History Quizzes for Eighth Grade

This quiz will ask you some questions about Ancient Rome and its people, with photos to help you come up with the right answers. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

Let me take you on a brief journey through time, visiting periods in history which shaped Britain as we know it today. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Not only men make history, meet some of the women that have made headlines in their days in one way or another. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Can you match the famous times with the event in United States history? Have fun and enjoy! Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

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? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

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? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

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

An entrepreneur is a person who risks their own money to begin and establish a business. Through hard work and perseverance, these entrepreneurs were not only successful, but also made great financial gain. Can you match them to what they made? Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

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. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

My Lady, the Countess of Warwick, is expecting a new page to join the household soon. She asked some of us more experienced pages to help with his lessons. Here are some basic terms that we think he ought to know! Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Match the "H" person in history with what they're famous for. All these people have a last name that starts with the letter "H". Some of them have one name only that starts with the letter "H". Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Many people believe that nothing is impossible. Here are just a few people who proved that things others thought to be impossible were in fact, possible. How many of these amazing people do you know? Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Over 5,000 items were found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Let's have a look at some of the wonderful treasures! Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10,11

Instead of a match the event with the date quiz, we give you some notable events of the 2010s. Join them suitably to complete the quiz. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Human history is full of conflict, but some locations stand out as sites of particular significance. These are famous locations associated with war throughout history and across the world. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

This quiz is about discoveries and inventions that shaped our world into what it is today. It is probably more suitable for older children. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Welcome to my quiz on ancient Roman structures that can be found in Rome. I hope you enjoy playing it. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10,11

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: 6,7,8,9,10

Ancient Greece was a land of gods and heroes, great temples and great ideas. What do you know about ancient Greece? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

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? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

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! Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Roman history would stretch from 753 BC until 476 AD. See how much you know about these twelve hundred-odd years. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

On June 18, 1812 Congress declared war on Great Britain. This quiz deals with the War of 1812. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Let's look at the many ways geography helped to shape civilization in ancient Egypt! Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10

America is a land of firsts. Can you answer these questions about some of the firsts in American history? Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10

'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? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Henry here! Today the younger pages are going to see Sir William for their first history lesson. This time it's about famous people. Want to come along? Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Match the archaeological site with its location on the map! Good luck! Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

Test your basic knowledge of one of the most difficult times in United States history, the Civil War. Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Ahoy, mateys! It's time to learn about some of the biggest ships to ever have sailed the Seven Seas. Look lively now, or I'll have the lot of you swabbin' the decks! Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Ten questions about the Korean War. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

This quiz is all about World War II. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

The American Revolutionary War, or the War of Independence, was very important, because without it there would be no United States today. Let's see what you know about this important conflict. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

I will give you two events in US history and you select the state where the events took place. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

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? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

I will give a few clues about a well known U.S. President. See if you can guess which presidents they are. You will have four Presidents to choose from. No President will be correct in more than one answer. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

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

Independent thinkers aren't afraid to try out new ideas and discover new things. See how many of these creative and inventive figures you can figure out from the clues in the questions. Good luck! Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

This is a quiz about ancient Egypt for grade school children. Adults are welcome to play it as well! Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

This is my first quiz. I hope you enjoy it! I wrote it with some help from Mom. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

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 J to S! Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

In 1312 a list was complied by Jacques de Longuyon that included three pagans, three Jews, and three Christians. These men were considered to be the most valiant heroes of their age. Let's identify them just by looking at some of their accomplishments. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10,11

Hello, class! Pop Quiz today! This is a quiz about all that U.S. History we have learned so far in High School U.S. History. Attendance shall be taken ... and afterwards, please do your best on this test! Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

A follow up to my kids' US Civil War quiz. This quiz covers people and places that were important in the fight for the country's independence from England. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Hey kids, what do you know about ancient Greece? Is it all Greek to you? Let's find out. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

All of the events and people within this quiz are related to moments in British history. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Can you identify these events and dates that had a significant impact on our world during the 20th Century. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

This is the sequel to my often played quiz, Seventh Grade U.S. History. Enjoy! Recommended for grades: 7,8

I thought my ninth-graders would do better with these semester exam World History questions. I'll bet you can do better than they did. Have fun! Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Civilization as we know it is believed to have begun in the ancient land of Mesopotamia, sometime between 3500 BC and 3000 BC. Can you identify the following terms that are associated with this Cradle of Civilization? Recommended for grades: 8,9,10