Can You Get 100% On This 3rd-5th Grade History Quiz? 94% of Adults Fail and Quietly Cry!

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Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of history? This quiz is designed for 3rd to 5th graders, but don't be fooled—it's tricky enough to stump 94% of adults! We'll explore key moments in American history, famous figures from around the world, important inventions, and fun facts about governments and events. From the founding of the United States to space races and civil rights heroes, each question will test your knowledge while teaching you something new. Grab your thinking cap, because getting 100% means you're a history whiz! Remember, history isn't just dates and names—it's stories of brave people and big ideas that shaped our world today. Challenge yourself, learn along the way, and see if you can beat the odds without shedding a tear. Let's hit the books and start quizzing!
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What ancient wonder was a giant statue on the island of Rhodes?

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Who was the first African American woman in space?

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What was the main crop grown by enslaved people in the American South?

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Who painted the Mona Lisa?

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What is the longest river in the world?

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Who was the Roman leader who said "I came, I saw, I conquered"?

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What event started World War I?

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Who was the ancient Greek philosopher known as the "Father of Western Philosophy"?

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What invention by Johannes Gutenberg changed how books were made?

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Who was the British leader during World War II known for his inspiring speeches?

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What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

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Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner, the U.S. national anthem?

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What ancient civilization built the pyramids in Egypt?

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Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

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What holiday celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S.?

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Who discovered America in 1492?

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What is the capital city of the United States?

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Who was the leader of the civil rights movement known for his "I Have a Dream" speech?

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What war was fought between the North and South in the U.S. over slavery?

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Who invented the telephone?

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What famous document declared America's independence from Britain?

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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What is the name of the first national park in the United States?

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What day is usually Tax Day in the United States?

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How long is one presidential term?

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What is an amendment?

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Laszlo Biro was a Hungarian-Argentinian inventor. He is credited with the creation of which common stationery item?

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Which iconic figure is pictured here?

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What weapon was first deployed by the United States at the end of World War Two, and became a centerpiece of Cold War strategy?

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These two powers had been allies during World War II, but became the two major superpowers in conflict during the Cold War.

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Can you name this pictured historical figure?

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Although Henry Ford didn't invent the assembly line, he pioneered its use in the production of which form of transport?

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What president declared the goal of landing an American on the moon?

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This was the site of both a massacre and a tea party in the growing rebellion. Name that city.

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Who assumes the office of the presidency if the elected president is unable to serve for any reason?

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The Civil War was a bloody scar across the nation until its culmination in ___________ .

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Who is this pictured iconic figure?

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What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?

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What are the two dominant political parties in the United States?

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What is the highest federal court in the United States?

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