History Quizzes for Twelfth Grade

This quiz is about the more modern parts of history. All questions will be about events after 1945. [Suitable for older children] Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Imagine how different history would be if humanity had made different choices. Match the actual historical happening with the historically inaccurate opposite headline. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

See if you can identify these people, who either contributed to the Union, led by President Abraham Lincoln, or the Confederacy, led by Jefferson Davis, during the American Civil War. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10,11,12

Here is a quick look at the continent of Europe in years gone by. I hope you enjoy it! [Suitable for slightly older children]. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

The world has seen many wars, domestic attacks, accidents and natural disasters. This quiz is about several tragic historical events which aren't pleasantly discussed. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Match the event in American History to the scandal or crisis it caused. Recommended for grades: 11,12

Find out more about the hardships which faced children living in London during World War 2. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

In a society where change was uncommon, occupations in ancient Egypt were usually passed from father to son, and social ranking determined the profession a person would follow. Can you identify the following occupations in ancient Egypt? Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Australian history by the decades. A potted history of the Land Down-Under... Recommended for grades: 11,12

Let's see if you can identify the famous queens from the clues given about the country they ruled and other people with whom they were associated. Good luck! Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

This quiz is about people who were a part of American history without planning it that way. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

This quiz concerns events in European history in the 19th century, including a few questions about Central and Eastern Europe, which usually tend to be left out in favor of Western Europe. Recommended for grades: 11,12

This quiz is about the history of my favorite country, the United States. Have fun! Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Delve into the nitty-gritty of some famous and some infamous events in Australia's history. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

In Tudor times, some of the food that was eaten was very different from that we are used to. This quiz will ask you questions about the food and drink which King Henry VIII of England might have had at his table. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

The Old West is considered to be the lands in the U.S. that were west of the Mississippi River, and the period of history from the end of the Civil War to the early 1900s. Let's see what you know about some of the people who made history there! Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Here are some questions about important people and events in the history of Britain. How much do you know? Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

One of my favorite pastimes while growing up was reading about famous Native Americans. See if you can match the correct Native American with a description that includes the tribe and one of their best-known accomplishments. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Do you write on paper? Clay? A wooden board? Take this quiz to learn about what people have used to write on throughout the ages. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Why are rulers known for being "Great"? Many kings throughout history are remembered centuries later for achievements made during their reigns. Can you match the "Great" king with his accomplishments? Recommended for grades: 11,12

Henry here! Once again the pages are going to see Sir William for their history lesson about people from all over the world. He always tells an interesting story! Want to come along? See if you can decipher the clues to match to the correct person! Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

General European History from the Renaissance to the Cold War. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Henry's back! Sir William, the Earl of Warwick's most experienced knight, promised to tell us pages more about the Vikings after we learned about their sieges of Paris. Next we are to learn some Viking vocabulary words! Come along for the lesson! Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Can you identify the accomplishments of the following ancient people? Good luck! Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

The Baroque Period of history ranged from the years 1600 to 1750. It saw many changes in the arts and science, thinking, and life in general. See how many of these you know. Have fun! Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Many people from days past achieved wonderful, marvellous things. You too can aim for great achievements. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Can you identify the accomplishments of the following ancient women? Good luck! Recommended for grades: 11,12

In the 1760s, a group of ordinary men banded together to lead their fellow Americans in a revolution. Can you identify these ordinary men from the clues given? Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Was being the leader of an expedition a glamorous job? Probably not! One thing was for certain, though! The person in charge was given the credit for whatever was accomplished - or took the blame if unsuccessful. Match the leader with his discovery. Recommended for grades: 11,12

Ten names for you to match to the years in which they lived. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

A new page has arrived at Warwick Castle, and we pages are helping him learn to know where to go to find our Lord if he has an important message. Can you match the most likely place with the hint given? Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

This quiz will ask questions about some of the history which Larry encountered in "Night at the Museum". Have fun! Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Can you identify the accomplishments of the following ancient people? Good luck! Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

This quiz is in response to an author challenge. Just match the event with the date on which it began. It covers a wide range of categories. Have fun and good luck! Recommended for grades: 11,12

Match the snippets of Canadian history to the modern-day province in which each occurred. Territories have not been included. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

My young grandson loves to earn money for his piggy bank! I believe that if he is old enough to know how to count money, he is old enough to learn a bit about the people whose images are on the currency! See if you can match them up with a nickname. Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Match the archaeological site with its location on the map! Good luck! Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

A collection of questions on world history, ranging from ancient, right up to the 20th century! Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Nations and civilizations come and go. Can you match up ten ancient empires with a brief Haiku description? Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Ten dates that affected the United States. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

This quiz takes a look at the religious background and beliefs of several of the Founding Fathers. Recommended for grades: 12

The European colonization of what is now the United States began in 1565 with the establishment of St. Augustine, Florida. Let's see if you can identify some of the earliest colonial settlers. Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Can you match these great unifiers of history with the nations they unified? Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Cold War brinkmanship caused extreme East-West tension. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Can you identify these people from Ancient Greece? Good luck! Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Ten events that have had great impact in the History of the world. Recommended for grades: 11,12

Selected dates and events that helped shaped history in the United States. Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Match the archaeological site with its location on the map! Good luck! Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Here are some historical rulers from around the world who had absolute power. How many do you know? Recommended for grades: 10,11,12

Henry (of Henry's Castle Tour fame), here! My lord, the Earl of Warwick, is planning to hold a huge tournament on his estate. Join us as he plans our next adventure. Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12