KS2 History Quizzes - Civilisations & Britain Through Time

What would it have been like to be a child in Ancient Egypt? Well, everyday life there centred around the family, and children were very important! Learn more about the ordinary people who lived there in this fun interactive KS2 history quiz written for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 students.

You may think the Second World War was between Britain and Germany but it involved many nations and all of the great powers. Find out exactly which countries fought in World War II and why, in this interactive history quiz created by teachers for KS2 students in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

Classical Greece is considered by many to be the birthplace of Western Civilisation. Many things we still do today, like the Olympic Games, began there. Learn more about this interesting period of history in this fun quiz written specifically for KS2 students in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

The invasion of Great Britain by the Roman Army in 43 AD had a huge impact on our island and changed it forever. The Celtic tribes who lived here became part of one vast empire. In this exciting KS2 history quiz, for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 pupils, we look at the culture of Roman Britannia

Ancient Greece is famous for its mythology, plays and city states, like Athens or Sparta. But history is not just about things like these - we also learn about the everyday life of ordinary people. Enjoy discovering more in this exciting KS2 quiz for children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

You may think that Ancient Greece was a primitive culture but you'd be wrong! They came up with many inventions we still use today: gears, screws and even a chart to find prime numbers! Learn more about what the Ancient Greeks gave us in this KS2 history quiz for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

The Ubaidians are not the most famous of civilisations! They were ancient Sumerians who lived in southern Mesopotamia (modern Iraq). They first appeared 7,000 years ago and were very successful. Learn more about them in this KS2 history quiz written for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 students.

Britain was once home to Celts who were protected by the Roman Empire. After Rome fell they were left almost defenceless and soon tribes from Germany arrived and the Anglo Saxon invasion began. Learn about their successful conquest in this fun KS2 history quiz for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

The lives of Anglo Saxons weren't filled with battles and war. They also faced mundane everyday tasks like farming, preparing and cooking food, and sewing. Find out what life was like for the ordinary folk in this KS2 history quiz written by teachers for children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Before the Anglo Saxons adopted Christianity in the 7th Century, they worshipped many gods and goddesses. Some of the days of the week are named after these - do you know which? This KS2 history quiz, created for students in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6, looks at the religion of our ancestors.

The Angles, Saxons and Jutes arrived in Britain from Germany and Denmark. They invaded in the 5th Century, settled here and founded several kingdoms. Learn more about the origins of England in this interactive KS2 history quiz, written by teachers, for children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

Mesopotamia, in the Middle East, was the home of many ancient civilisation. One of the most famous is the Assyrian Empire in the northern part of the region. They were warlike and depicted battles in their art. Learn more about them in this fun KS2 history quiz for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

The Aztecs were Native Americans who built an empire around the shores of Lake Texcoco in modern-day Mexico. They were an advanced civilisation until the arrival of explorers from Spain. Then they themselves were conquered. Find out more in this KS2 history quiz for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

The Aztecs were an ethnic group from central Mexico who conquered for themselves an empire. They spoke the Nahuatl language and had their own unique culture and religion. Enjoy learning more about them by playing this interactive KS2 history quiz for children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

The Benin Empire was a pre-colonial African state in modern-day Nigeria. It was home to the Edo people from the 1100s until taken by the British in 1897. Find out more about their civilisation in this enjoyable and educational KS2 history quiz written for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 students.

During the Second World War life changed, for ordinary people as well as soldiers. Many children were separated from their parents and evacuated from the cities. Learn more about what life was like for British children in World War II in this KS2 history quiz for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

Everyday life for Victorian children was a lot different to yours! Being young in the 1800s meant having to work, only a few people went to school. You may think they were lucky but their jobs could be very dangerous ones! Learn more in this fun KS2 history quiz for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

During the Bronze Age the Indus Valley was home to one of the world's earliest urban civilisations. It began about 5,300 years ago and was still there 1,600 years later! Learn all about it in this fun, interactive KS2 history quiz created by teachers for children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

In the 20th Century our technology developed quickly and took a vast leap forward. Many of the things we now take for granted were invented in or after the 1930s. Enjoy learning all about these new devices in this exciting KS2 history quiz written for pupils in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

Investigating history means discovering and learning about the past. Knowing what has happened in years gone by is not only helpful, it can also be fascinating too! But how can you go about it? This exciting KS2 quiz will teach children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 how to explore history.

The Mayan civilisation covered most of Central America between 4,000 and 400 years ago. Its art and architecture were very sophisticated and it's famous for its stepped pyramids. Enjoy learning more about the Maya in this KS2 history quiz written for students in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

Ancient Egypt is famous for its pyramids and the mummies found inside. These wonders were actually tombs for pharaohs who were wrapped in bandages to preserve their bodies. Enjoy learning more hidden secrets in this friendly KS2 history quiz written for children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

The Roman Empire conquered many lands using its mighty armies. These were organised into units under the command of centurions. Not many other armies in the whole of history have been as successful as them. Learn more about them in this fun KS2 quiz for students in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

The Ancient Romans are famous for their empire, their legionnaires and their gladiators but there was much more to them than that! What was everyday life like for ordinary people living in Ancient Rome? Find out by playing this fun history quiz for KS2 pupils in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

Before they converted to Christianity, the Ancient Romans worshipped many different gods and goddesses. You may know the names of some: Jupiter, Mars and Venus for example. Enjoy learning about the Roman religion in this exciting KS2 history quiz for children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

A timeline is a way of displaying a list of events in order. It is a useful tool to chart our progress and developments and to help us understand history. Learn how to create and use a timeline effectively in this fun and educational quiz written for KS2 students in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Before the Tudors some continents, like North and South America, were unknown. Then, during the 15th-17th centuries, explorers sailed the seven seas and discovered these new lands. Learn about these pioneers in this enjoyable KS2 history quiz created for children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

The history of the Royals is just as exciting, thrilling and dramatic as any action film! Three Tudor kings and two queens ruled over England, the most famous being Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Learn the others in this quiz written by teachers for KS2 students in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

You've heard of Tudor explorers, kings and queens but what were the everyday lives of ordinary folk like back then? A lot different than it is today, that's for sure! Enjoy learning about life and work 500 years ago in this KS2 history quiz written for children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

Everyday life in the Victorian period starts to look familiar. Many things were invented then, like railways and factories. Play this KS2 history quiz and learn what life was like for ordinary people living in the 1800s. It's for children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 and it's loads of fun!

The 1800s saw many new inventions we take for granted today which have improved our lives such as cinema, telephones and railways. Enjoy learning some more things the Victorians gave us in this fun and interactive KS2 history quiz written by teachers for students in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

When you think of the Vikings you probably envisage raiders and pirates. But the Norsemen were also explorers, settlers and traders. They sailed in their longships from Scandinavia to most of Europe and even to America! Find out more in this fun KS2 history quiz for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

It's true that the Vikings were looters and raiders but they had other things to do as well. Everyday life involved preparing food for the day and farming crops. Enjoy learning about the lives of ordinary Norsemen in this fun KS2 history quiz written for children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

The Vikings were pagans who believed in various gods and goddesses like Thor, Odin and Loki. Their mythology also contained supernatural creatures such as elves, trolls and giants. Find out more about their religion in this fun KS2 history quiz written for Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 students.

The Norsemen came from the Scandinavians countries of Norway, Sweden and Denmark - but they didn't stay there! They invaded our island and settled here, having a huge impact on our culture. Enjoy learning about Viking Britain in this KS2 history quiz for children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Take this KS2 History Quiz to test and expand your chronological understanding and knowledge of historical timelines.

Test your knowledge of historical timelines and periods in this engaging KS2 History quiz.

Test your knowledge of historical timelines, events and historical periods with this KS2 History Quiz.

Test your understanding of historical timelines & sequencing events with this engaging KS2 History Quiz.

Test your knowledge on historical timelines and sequence of events with this engaging quiz designed for KS2 students.

Test your KS2 students' knowledge of historical timelines and sequencing events with this fun and educational quiz.

Test your understanding of historical timelines and sequencing of events and periods with our KS2 History Quiz. Buckle up for a journey through time!

Test your knowledge of history with our KS2 quiz on chronological understanding, historical timelines and sequencing events.

Test your knowledge of history, explore events in order, and improve your understanding of timelines with this engaging quiz for KS2 students.

This quiz tests the knowledge of KS2 students about historical timelines, sequencing and chronological understanding.

KS2 History: Practice - Prehistory and Ancient Civilisations - 01 (Set 1). Timed practice with instant feedback, targeted errors, and clear next-step revision a

Put your knowledge to the test with this fun and informative KS2 Stone Age history quiz!

Test your KS2 history knowledge with our interactive quiz on prehistory and the Bronze Age. Time to brush up on your ancient history!

Take our fun and informative quiz on the Prehistory and Iron Age. Perfect for KS2 students looking to test their knowledge on this historic era.

Test your knowledge of Ancient Egyptians with our fun, interactive quiz. Suitable for KS2 students studying History.

Test your knowledge on Ancient Greek civilisation in this exciting and informative quiz for KS2 students.

Test your knowledge about the Ancient Romans, their captivating culture and significant contributions to the world. Perfect for KS2 students learning history.

Test your knowledge about the ancient Sumerian civilisation in this fun and educational history quiz for KS2 students!

Test your knowledge on ancient Aztec civilisation with our fun and engaging quiz designed specifically for KS2 students.

Test your knowledge about the ancient Maya civilisation with this fun, fact-filled quiz. Ideal for KS2 students studying ancient history.