History Quizzes for Ninth Grade

I began watching a documentary about WWII in color and it got me fascinated with the battles. Many of them were extremely bloody and the soldiers went into them on 'a wing and a prayer'. Order the battles, and learn a bit more about them. Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Who says Twitter is new and innovative? People have been tweeting about events since the dawn of time. Just look at some of these tweets from over the years and figure out when or where, in 140 characters or less, they were sent. Good luck! Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Trying to distill all the major events that occurred in the 100 years of the twentieth century is impossible. Here are a few examples that triggered larger events and spaced roughly a decade apart. Match the event to the year it occurred. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

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

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

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

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

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

Using the clues in the pictures and text, identify the group of ancient people. Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

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

The Renaissance began in the 1300s in Italy. Meaning "rebirth", it was a period of time when people began to rediscover the knowledge of the ancient Greeks and Romans that had been forgotten during the Middle Ages - and form new ideas as well. Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

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

We may remember these men as presidents of the United States, but they also served their country in other roles for which they might be less famous. See if you can match the clues given with the president who was a soldier. Recommended for grades: 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

In this quiz, you will be asked to match the name of a war with the period it lasted for. Good luck! Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

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

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

'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

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

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

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 P to Z! Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

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

A brief quiz, covering all things historical from 1850 to 2000. Good luck and enjoy! Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Henry here! Today the older pages are going to see Sir William for their history lesson about people from all over the world! Sir William has really been around! Want to come along? Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

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

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

Can you identify these people who lived within the ancient Roman Empire? Have fun! Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

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! Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

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

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

People who have died that have become famous. This is a worldwide selection of both men and women that have made an impact in different eras. Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

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 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

This is a quiz on the many wars throughout the history of the world. Enjoy! Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

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