History Quizzes for Fifth Grade

There was a definite class division between the wealthy and poor children of Victorian Britain. Let me give you a glimpse of what their lives may have been like. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7

This is a basic United States History quiz for children in grades three through six, although younger children could possibly do well on it. Recommended for grades: 3,4,5,6

Let's see if you can match the following U.S. Presidents to their Vice Presidents. Each of the Vice Presidents eventually somehow became President in their own right. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7

This quiz is intended for children in grades three through six although younger children might have success. Recommended for grades: 3,4,5,6

Timothy has invented a machine that allows him to travel back in time to visit people and places he has read about and to go to events in history that were very significant. Can you help him identify the people, the places and the events? Recommended for grades: 4,5,6

Did you know the Statue of Liberty's torch looks like an ice cream cone? This quiz was inspired by a remark from my grandson who is in first grade. I hope to see this glorious Lady with him some day! Recommended for grades: 4,5,6

Ready to match states to their capitals? This is Part 3 and we will be on the third row and starting the fourth row at 21. Recommended for grades: 4,5,6

Children in the US celebrate Thanksgiving amidst turkeys traced from their hands, wearing colonial hats and headdresses made of construction paper - but what really happened in 1621 at the first "official" Thanksgiving celebration? Recommended for grades: 5,6,7

Throughout history, young people have done remarkable things. Here are ten of the more famous young men and women who created history. Recommended for grades: 4,5,6

Let's see how well you know all 50 States and their capitals. I am going to go in order of statehood not alphabetical to make it tricky. All you have to do is match the capital to the state. Good luck. Recommended for grades: 4,5,6