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KS1 History Quizzes for Year 1 & Year 2

51 quizzes covering the Great Fire of London, famous people, British rulers and significant events — built for Year 1 and Year 2. Pick a topic and start explori

Texts in History 1

Imagine where we would be without dictionaries. How did they come about, who first thought of them and how long have they been around? Find out about these and other important texts and documents by playing this enjoyable and friendly KS1 History quiz which is aimed at year 1 and year 2 students.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Texts in History 2

History is more than fossils and royalty. There are many important texts that changed the world in one way or another. Find out more in this fun and friendly KS1 quiz which is for year 1 and year 2 students and asks questions about the Gregorian calendar, On the Origin of Species and Shakespeare.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Toys through History

Toys and games have advanced over the years. Some toys, such as Frisbees, were originally used as something else. Help improve your child's knowledge of the world by playing this KS1 History quiz for year 1 and year 2 students. It asks questions about Star Wars, teddy bears, Lego and jigsaw puzzles.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Travel - Past and Present

One of the main differences between past and present can be seen in travel. Teach your child about our ancestors in this enjoyable KS1 History quiz. It is aimed at year 1 and year 2 students and looks at vehicles and transport such as horse-drawn coaches and carriages, motor cars and aircraft.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Vocabulary 1

As children develop, they learn how to distinguish the recent past, such as yesterday, from the distant past, such as last century. In History children learn words relating to the passing of time. See how much your child knows in this KS1 quiz for year 1 and year 2 and expand their vocabulary.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Vocabulary 2

When children are young, they don't understand the passing of time very well. If something happened in the past, this could be yesterday or it could be thousands of years ago. Improve their vocabulary and language of time by playing this friendly KS1 History quiz for year 1 and year 2 students.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

War

In life, there are certain events that are so huge and global that they change the face of history. Your KS1 child will be learning about major events in their History lessons, such as world wars. Why not play this interactive quiz with them for year 1 and year 2 students and see how much they know?

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

Weddings through History

Children in year 1 and year 2 of KS1 will be learning about kings and queens in their History lessons. Royal weddings tend to be magnificent national affairs and sometimes us commoners even get a day off work! Try this quiz with your child and see how much they know about marriage through the ages.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

World Leaders 1

As part of the KS1 History curriculum children will learn about world leaders. See how much your child remembers in this exciting and interactive quiz on the subject. It is for year 1 and year 2 students and asks questions about Cleopatra, Abraham Lincoln, Robert the Bruce and Catherine II of Russia

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

World Leaders 2

Help your child learn about the achievements of significant people throughout history by playing this fun and friendly KS1 quiz on world leaders. It is aimed at year 1 and year 2 students and asks questions about King Alfred the Great, Ho Chi Minh, Queen Elizabeth I and Benjamin Franklin.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

World Leaders 3

Teach your child about the lives of significant historical figures and improve their knowledge in this fun and informative KS1 History quiz on world leaders. It is aimed at year 1 and year 2 students and asks questions about Nelson Mandela, Sir Robert Peel, William the Conqueror and Queen Victoria.

Questions

3 Q

Duration

10 min

Level

★★ Medium

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Description

Browse KS1 history quiz activities on famous people, historical events, and life in the past. Short, interactive quizzes designed to support Key Stage 1 learning and build confidence in history.