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1.
  Average Middle School U.S History   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you were in middle school today you might be expected to know the answers to most of these questions. Let's see how much you remember.
Easier, 10 Qns, Jack212, Dec 14 06
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9
Category: U.S. History
Easier
Jack212
24399 plays
2.
  A History Quiz   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
History is not as difficult as you might think.
Easier, 10 Qns, ArleneRimmer, Dec 03 02
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Category: History for Kids
Easier
ArleneRimmer
17175 plays
3.
Ancient History for Kids: Those Amazing Romans
  Those Amazing Romans   best quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz will ask you some questions about Ancient Rome and its people, with photos to help you come up with the right answers.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 03 16
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Very Easy
rossian editor
906 plays
4.
History for Kids: A Victorian Child
  A Victorian Child   great trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Plodd, Feb 13 15
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Category: History for Kids
Very Easy
Plodd
1353 plays
5.
  Where Were You When...?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Since radio became the first mass medium in the second quarter of the 20th century, when striking events have happened, people recall where they were when they heard the news. Here are ten examples. How many are crystalized in your memory?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Jdeanflpa, Aug 26 19
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Category: Famous Dates
Very Easy
Jdeanflpa
Aug 26 19
1758 plays
6.
Ancient History for Kids: Ancient Egypt  Sacred Animals
  Ancient Egypt: Sacred Animals   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Religion in ancient Egypt was closely associated with nature. Animals were chosen to not only represent different powers attributed to the gods, but their appearance as well. Can you recognize the sacred animals from the clues given?
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Feb 03 16
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Easier
ponycargirl editor
888 plays
7.
  Basic United States History   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a basic United States History quiz for children in grades three through six, although younger children could possibly do well on it.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Jack212, Nov 23 06
Recommended for grades: 3,4,5,6
Very Easy
Jack212
9579 plays
8.
  Who's Who: U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Dec 07 20
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Easier
ponycargirl editor
Dec 07 20
822 plays
9.
  U.S. History for Children   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is intended for children in grades three through six although younger children might have success.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Jack212, Nov 27 06
Recommended for grades: 3,4,5,6
Very Easy
Jack212
8511 plays
10.
  Time Travelling Timothy   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ronny8, Apr 26 12
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Category: History for Kids
Very Easy
ronny8 gold member
4365 plays
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11.
  50 States and Capitals Match Up Part 3   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, mashfan105, Feb 28 19
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Very Easy
mashfan105
Feb 28 19
1287 plays
12.
  Tales of the Lady 2   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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!
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Mar 29 20
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Easier
ponycargirl editor
Mar 29 20
1494 plays
13.
US History for Kids: The First Thanksgiving
  The First Thanksgiving   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
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?
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Nov 16 16
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Average
ponycargirl editor
981 plays
14.
  Hey, It Works Better If You Plug It In!   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Once upon a time, not so long ago, nothing was plugged in. Perhaps surprisingly so to the children of today, people actually survived those days with no trouble at all. Come along to my grandparents' farm with me and I'll tell you how.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Creedy, Apr 24 15
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Category: History for Kids
Very Easy
Creedy gold member
1827 plays
15.
  Kids Who Made History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Throughout history, young people have done remarkable things. Here are ten of the more famous young men and women who created history.
Average, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, Nov 01 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Average
parrotman2006 gold member
Nov 01 22
477 plays
16.
  50 States and Capitals Match Up Part 1   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
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.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, mashfan105, Oct 15 18
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Very Easy
mashfan105
Oct 15 18
1278 plays
17.
  Who's Who: People of the Old West   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
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!
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Aug 17 16
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Easier
ponycargirl editor
1098 plays
18.
  Ancient Greece for Kids   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ancient Greece was a land of gods and heroes, great temples and great ideas. What do you know about ancient Greece?
Easier, 10 Qns, pu2-ke-qi-ri, Oct 23 06
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Easier
pu2-ke-qi-ri
4731 plays
19.
During a span of almost a thousand years, the ancient Egyptians developed a culture that remained virtually unchanged throughout their long history. Can you identify these terms that have been used since the Archaic Period and Old Kingdom?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Oct 23 19
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Very Easy
ponycargirl editor
Oct 23 19
642 plays
20.
  Who's Who: Ancient Pairs   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Going back to ancient history, there are many pairs of people who are associated together - fathers and sons, siblings, couples, or friends. See if you can correctly match the ones most likely to be in the same story!
Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Aug 18 20
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8
Average
ponycargirl editor
Aug 18 20
702 plays
21.
  5th Grade History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, methane, Apr 22 07
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Category: History for Kids
Average
methane
7494 plays
22.
  Key Dates in U.S. History   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
History is a continuous process and new things happen every day, but some events really stand out as key points. Can you match the event to the year in which it took place? Good luck!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, pagea, Mar 01 18
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Very Easy
pagea
Mar 01 18
1107 plays
23.
  Famous British Women   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
'Saturday's child works hard for a living', according to the rhyme. I'm not sure if these ten British woman were born on a Saturday, but they all became well known for the work they did. Can you match the names to their achievements?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, rossian, Sep 09 17
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9
Category: Women in History
Very Easy
rossian editor
Sep 09 17
1119 plays
24.
  Where Is It Located?   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the archaeological site with its location on the map! Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Apr 10 16
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Easier
ponycargirl editor
930 plays
25.
  The American Civil War for Children   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your basic knowledge of one of the most difficult times in United States history, the Civil War.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ghosttowner, Jul 27 09
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Very Easy
ghosttowner gold member
2700 plays
26.
  50 States and Capitals Match Up Part 2   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Time for Part 2 of the Fifty States and Capitals Match Up. Match the State with its capital and I will provide you a historical background and info about each state.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, mashfan105, Dec 16 18
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6
Very Easy
mashfan105
Dec 16 18
963 plays
27.
  History for Kids: World War II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about World War II.
Easier, 10 Qns, cal79, Jul 29 03
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Category: War History
Easier
cal79
6756 plays
28.
  State Your History   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you two events in US history and you select the state where the events took place.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Dec 28 17
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Very Easy
Joepetz gold member
Dec 28 17
1059 plays
29.
  American History from A to J   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the history of the United States of America. Each answer will focus on a different letter of the alphabet from A to J!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, joemc37, Jan 28 08
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Very Easy
joemc37
3474 plays
30.
  Convict History in Australia for Kids   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many of the people who came to Australia with its first European settlement were convicts. Here is some of their history.
Easier, 10 Qns, Creedy, Nov 07 20
Recommended for grades: 6,7
Category: History for Kids
Easier
Creedy gold member
Nov 07 20
414 plays
31.
  Ancient Egypt: Archaic Period and Old Kingdom   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
During a span of almost a thousand years the ancient Egyptians developed a culture that remained virtually unchanged throughout their long history. Can you identify these terms that have been used since the Archaic Period and Old Kingdom?
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Sep 28 19
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Easier
ponycargirl editor
Sep 28 19
417 plays
32.
  All About Ancient Egypt    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about ancient Egypt for grade school children. Adults are welcome to play it as well!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, daver852, May 11 15
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Very Easy
daver852 gold member
759 plays
33.
  What do YOU know about Pompeii?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my first quiz. I hope you enjoy it! I wrote it with some help from Mom.
Easier, 10 Qns, mboarder, May 12 09
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9
Category: History for Kids
Easier
mboarder
2202 plays
34.
  U.S. History 101    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A general knowledge quiz all about United States history. All multiple choice.
Easier, 10 Qns, funnyx4, Jul 01 03
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Easier
funnyx4
6783 plays
35.
  United States History for Kids   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
United States history questions.
Easier, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Mar 16 13
Recommended for grades: 6,7,9
Easier
Rehaberpro
1755 plays
36.
  American History for Kids   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are 10 questions about people and events of American history.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Anton, Mar 15 13
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9
Very Easy
Anton
1554 plays
37.
  American History by Decade: The 1770s   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about what occurred in American history during the 1770s?
Average, 10 Qns, LIBGOV, Dec 19 11
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Average
LIBGOV gold member
1791 plays
38.
  American History for Fifth Graders   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
According to the State of California, these are things fifth graders should know about US history. How well would you do in school in California?
Easier, 10 Qns, parrotman2006, May 17 13
Recommended for grades: 5,6
Easier
parrotman2006 gold member
1860 plays
39.
  World War 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
World War 2 is a topic many people could expound on for a long time. It is very interesting and can keep you looking into the topic through long periods of time. Have fun and good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, steel4882, Dec 15 07
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10,11
Category: War History
Average
steel4882
4410 plays
40.
  Colonial America - 6th Grade    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the sixth grade social studies unit on Colonial America. For kids who want to test their knowledge or adults who want to see what they remember!
Average, 10 Qns, supergurrl, Dec 21 06
Recommended for grades: 6
Average
supergurrl
3051 plays
41.
  Once upon a time in Egypt   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ancient Egypt had an interesting culture.
Easier, 10 Qns, sterretjie101, Jul 30 09
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Easier
sterretjie101
1692 plays
42.
  US Presidents A-C   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Presidental ABCs! Good luck...
Average, 10 Qns, vickielynne, Aug 01 09
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Average
vickielynne
1743 plays
43.
  7th Grade U.S. History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sit back and relax and take a ride back in time. See how much you remember from history classes.
Difficult, 10 Qns, mrbell, Oct 28 07
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8
Difficult
mrbell
3861 plays
44.
  World War II in Brief    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Major facts of World War II. Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, borat25, Jun 25 14
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9
Category: War History
Average
borat25
918 plays
45.
  The Mayflower Crossing   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is about the Pilgrims and their trip to America.
Easier, 10 Qns, myrab51, Sep 25 07
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7
Easier
myrab51
1929 plays
46.
  Wonders Not Included in the Seven Wonders    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Seven Wonders of the World is a list made by Herodotus, a historian who lived during ancient times. The ones in this quiz are monuments which were not included in the list of the Seven Wonders.
Easier, 10 Qns, Babilonia, Jun 28 15
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Easier
Babilonia gold member
600 plays
47.
  Mother Necessity    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about inventors and what they invented. Good luck and tell me what you think of my quiz.
Easier, 10 Qns, rlke6488, Feb 15 07
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Easier
rlke6488
2892 plays
48.
  The War and Everything it Entails    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
General knowledge of the events, people, places, and factors of World War II.
Easier, 10 Qns, MisterJones, Jan 08 12
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Category: War History
Easier
MisterJones
876 plays
49.
  Nothing Matters Anymore    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
After Sparta conquered Athens, Athens' democracy collapsed. Athens' ideology seemed to have failed. Many must have lost hope. But did nothing really matter anymore? Take this quiz to find out!
Average, 10 Qns, pinkbunny98, Feb 10 18
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10
Average
pinkbunny98
Feb 10 18
357 plays
50.
  The Battle of Lake Erie    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
On this quiz I'll test you on your knowledge of the Battle of Lake Erie. I hope you enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, nick888, Aug 03 09
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9
Category: War of 1812
Average
nick888
441 plays
51.
  Musical First Names    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see if you can compare with these great composers. :)
Average, 10 Qns, burgerchef618, Dec 10 10
Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9
Average
burgerchef618
921 plays
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