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5th Grade History Trivia Quiz

Is fifth grade too tough? Some people think kids learn too much at this age. This quiz contains questions mostly on US history, with a couple of other history questions as well.

A multiple-choice quiz by methane. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
methane

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,102

Updated
Jan 19 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
11560

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (7/10), Guest 71 (5/10), Guest 174 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the president of the Confederate states during the US Civil War? Hint

Abraham Lincoln

Ulysses Grant

Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson Davis

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Question 2 of 10

2. When did the US Civil War end? Hint

1865

1860

1861

1934

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Question 3 of 10

3. What were two causes of the US Civil War? Hint

The election of Abraham Lincoln & the south having the right to secede

Stock markets crashing & wildfires

Pay rises & droughts

Floods & stock markets crashing

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first atomic bomb attack was on which city? Hint

Madrid

Nagasaki

Hiroshima

New York

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Question 5 of 10

5. Adolf Hitler was the leader of which party? Hint

Federalist

Democratic

Republic

Nazi

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the system that makes sure that no branches of the government overpower another branch? Hint

There isn't one. The Executive branch is the most powerful.

Legislature

Checks and Balances

Abratism

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Question 7 of 10

7. George Washington was the ________. Hint

British Prime Minister in 1914

16th President of the United States

Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army

Dictator of Germany

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Question 8 of 10

8. The "Lost Colony" was the nickname of which colony? Hint

Jamestown

Massachusetts

Virginia

Roanoke

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Question 9 of 10

9. What year did the Pilgrims settle in the New World (now the USA)? Hint

1620

1905

1690

1492

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1790, which state(s) gave some land to create Washington D.C.? Hint

Maryland & Virginia

Texas & Washington

Washington

Virginia & Mississippi

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the president of the Confederate states during the US Civil War?

Answer: Jefferson Davis

Abraham Lincoln was the president of the Union. He later became the 16th president of the US, and Ulysses Grant was the 18th president.

2. When did the US Civil War end?

Answer: 1865

The Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865. This was the battle between the North and South for economic dominance. As part of this, President Lincoln enacted the abolishment of slavery in the United States.

3. What were two causes of the US Civil War?

Answer: The election of Abraham Lincoln & the south having the right to secede

The southern states did not like the fact that Abraham Lincoln became president because most of them wanted slaves for work. The northern states did not need slaves because manufacturing was their main source of income.

4. The first atomic bomb attack was on which city?

Answer: Hiroshima

The first bomb was called "Little Boy", followed by another attack in Nagasaki, which was called "Fat Man". These bombs killed thousands of people, with more deaths following months, or even years after it was dropped because of the dangerous radiation diseases that spread.

5. Adolf Hitler was the leader of which party?

Answer: Nazi

Adolf Hitler was a man who led an army that took over many countries during World War II. He is known as a very evil, cruel, and heartless man.

6. What is the system that makes sure that no branches of the government overpower another branch?

Answer: Checks and Balances

Many people would think that the Executive Branch is most powerful because of the president. This is wrong, as if one branch gained too much power, most decisions affecting the country would be made by that one branch.

7. George Washington was the ________.

Answer: Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army

He was also the first President of the USA. Washington led the Continental Army to win the war against Britain.

8. The "Lost Colony" was the nickname of which colony?

Answer: Roanoke

When John White, the leader of Roanoke, went to get supplies from England, he was delayed by the war with England and Spain. When he returned 3 years later, the colonists had disappeared.

9. What year did the Pilgrims settle in the New World (now the USA)?

Answer: 1620

The Pilgrims settled in 1620, after Christopher Columbus discovered America. The local Native American people helped the first settlers plant crops for food. In November 1621, the colonists and the Native Americans shared an autumn harvest feast which was organized by the colonists to show their thanks to the Native American people for their help and cooperation.

Hence, it is acknowledged as Thanksgiving Day today.

10. In 1790, which state(s) gave some land to create Washington D.C.?

Answer: Maryland & Virginia

Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States of America. D.C. stands for District of Columbia.

Source: Author methane

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