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21 Kids History Trivia Questions: Can You Ace This Quiz?

History, like math, was one of those boring subjects growing up. With so many dates and facts to remember, our young minds just couldn’t comprehend how any of that information could hold real-life value. But now, as adults, we know the importance that the past has on the future. Moreover, we know that what has already happened has shaped who we are as a society today.

If you are looking for a fun way to access your child’s knowledge of history, or want to bring fun to your classroom when evaluating your student’s mastery, then this kids history trivia quiz is perfect for you. Maybe you’re preparing for a long road trip and want to keep your children engaged during the ride. Are you ready to rise to the occasion and try making your fun history today? Good Luck!

Looking for more kids questions and answers? Check out our kids music trivia, kids geography trivia, and kids science trivia for more educational fun! 

What predictable astronomical event occurred both in 1910 and 1986?

Halley’s Comet Appeared

Tuttle Comet Appeared

Total Solar Eclipse

Russell Meteor Shower

Where did the Boston Tea Party take place?

Boston Harbor

Boston Commons

Harvard Square

Piccadilly Circle

In what year did The US celebrate its 200th birthday?

1776

1976

1950

1990

In what war were ironclad battleships the Monitor and the Merrimac involved?

Civil War

Spanish-American War

World War II

World War I

On what ship did the Pilgrims set sail to America?

Sea Escape

Nina

Pinta

Mayflower

Whose Virginia estate is called Monticello?

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison

George Washington

Ben Franklin

What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution called?

Tax Laws

Bill Of Rights

Ten Commandments

Constitutional Conventions

What song became the official US national anthem in 1931?

The Star-Spangled Banner

My Country Tis Of Thee

It’s A Small World

America The Beautiful

What number of US presidents was William Jefferson Clinton?

42nd

36th

2nd

30th

What is there for each state in the Union on the United States flag?

Stripe

Color

Star

Eagle

Who protects the President of the United States?

The Secret Service

Acme Security Company

The IRS

The Mafia

Who gave the Statue of Liberty to America?

Bill Gates

Japan

France

China

Where was the big gold rush in 1849?

Nevada

Alaska

California

Oregon

Which US President signed the Louisiana Purchase?

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

John Quincy Adams

James Madison

Which city is the Liberty Bell found in?

Washington

New York City

Philadelphia

Boston

In 1903, who flew the first motorized airplane?

Benjamin Franklin

Howard Hughes

Sigmund Freud

Orville Wright

What is the minimum age for a person to be elected US President?

60

28

35

40

In which century did man walk on the moon?

18th

21st

20th

12th

Which US President coined the phrase “Speak softly and carry a big stick”?

Teddy Roosevelt

Truman

F.D. Roosevelt

McKinley

In which century was the American Revolution?

12th

21st

18th

19th

Who makes federal laws in the United States?

Congress

President

Supreme Court

Attorney General

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My passion for travel seamlessly integrates with my love for trivia, as I spend a lot of time on the road. I create engaging trivia quizzes based on the information I gather about new locations, food, music, customs, and people.

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