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!
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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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