QUIZ: Guess Who These Historical Figures Were From Their Photo

Take a deep dive into our world's history and try to guess some of the most iconic historical figures by only seeing their face in this quiz.
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When it comes to people who have lived and improved upon this planet in some way shape or form, we can talk about thousands, if not potentially millions of them. However, some of them truly stand out from the pact as the greatest and have shown us the true worth of humanity as a whole.

From the discovery of gravity, physics, to even the most masterful generals and artists around, in this quiz, we explore the world’s history with one enormous task, can we guess any of these historical figures, just by seeing their faces on an image?

1. He was the prime minister of the United Kingdom during the second world war, do you know his name?

He was the prime minister of the United Kingdom during the second world war, do you know his name?

2. He was an Italian explorer and navigator; do you know his name?

He was an Italian explorer and navigator; do you know his name?

3. He revolutionized the motor industry, but can you guess his name?

He revolutionized the motor industry, but can you guess his name?

4. He was one of the most famous artists of the Renaissance, can you guess his name?

He was one of the most famous artists of the Renaissance, can you guess his name?

5. He was a lifelong activist for black rights, do you know his name?

 He was a lifelong activist for black rights, do you know his name?

6. He was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, do you know who he is?

He was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, do you know who he is?

7. He was a composer and a pianist from Germany, do you know his name?

He was a composer and a pianist from Germany, do you know his name?

8. She discovered radiation and pioneered x-ray technology; do you know her name?

She discovered radiation and pioneered x-ray technology; do you know her name?

9. He is so influential, you can find his face on a currency note, do you know his name?

He is so influential, you can find his face on a currency note, do you know his name?

10. He founded the Mongol Empire; can you guess who he is?

He founded the Mongol Empire; can you guess who he is?

11. He was known for his works of science fiction and popular science, do you know his name?

He was known for his works of science fiction and popular science, do you know his name?

13. He invented the light bulb, and his name is ____.

He invented the light bulb, and his name is ____.

14. He invented the first book press, do you know his name?

He invented the first book press, do you know his name?

15. He rose to power during the French Revolution, do you know his name?

He rose to power during the French Revolution, do you know his name?

16. He was the founder of the Protestant Reformation; do you know his name?

He was the founder of the Protestant Reformation; do you know his name?

17. He is remembered for writing the Communist Manifesto, he is known as ____.

He is remembered for writing the Communist Manifesto, he is known as ____.

18. He was the first Roman emperor; do you know his name?

He was the first Roman emperor; do you know his name?

19. The founder of a religion, can you guess the name?

The founder of a religion, can you guess the name?

20. He provided electricity to the masses, do you know his name?

He provided electricity to the masses, do you know his name?

21. He wrote the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, he is known as _____.

He wrote the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, he is known as _____.

22. He was the father of the United States of America, do you know his name?

 He was the father of the United States of America, do you know his name?

23. He was the President of the United States just before the Civil War broke out, do you know his name?

He was the President of the United States just before the Civil War broke out, do you know his name?

24. He was a leader in the independent movement, known as ____.

He was a leader in the independent movement, known as ____.

25. His most famous pupil was Aristotle, but what is his name?

His most famous pupil was Aristotle, but what is his name?

26. He is known for this famous “I have a dream!” speech, do you know his name?

He is known for this famous “I have a dream!” speech, do you know his name?

27. He is known for his famous play Romeo and Juliet, he is ____.

He is known for his famous play Romeo and Juliet, he is ____.

28. He founded the Academy, the first institute of higher learning in Athens, he is known as ____.

He founded the Academy, the first institute of higher learning in Athens, he is known as ____.

29. He’s the author of “The Origin of the Species”, can you guess his name?

He’s the author of “The Origin of the Species”, can you guess his name?

30. The son of Philip of Macedon, he’s none other than _____.

The son of Philip of Macedon, he’s none other than _____.

31. He constructed his telescope using a couple of lenses and a tube, and is known as ____.

He constructed his telescope using a couple of lenses and a tube, and is known as ____.

32. He studied in Plato’s Academy from the time he was about 17 and is known as ____.

He studied in Plato’s Academy from the time he was about 17 and is known as ____.

33. He was the ultimate “Renaissance Man,” do you know his name?

He was the ultimate “Renaissance Man,” do you know his name?

34. Most famous for his discovery of gravity, he is known as ___.

Most famous for his discovery of gravity, he is known as ___.

35. He was a theoretical physicist who emigrated to the United States known as ____.

He was a theoretical physicist who emigrated to the United States known as ____.

36. He was the founder of Apple and reinvented the IT industry, he’s known as ____.

He was the founder of Apple and reinvented the IT industry, he’s known as ____.

37. She was an American aviation pioneer and author, do you know her name?

She was an American aviation pioneer and author, do you know her name?

38. She was an American actress, model, and singer. Famous for playing comedic “blonde bombshell“ characters, do you know her name?

She was an American actress, model, and singer. Famous for playing comedic “blonde bombshell“ characters, do you know her name?

39. She was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, do you know her name?

She was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, do you know her name?

40. He was dubbed the “King of Pop“, do you know his name?

He was dubbed the “King of Pop“, do you know his name?