Fun Historical Facts for Kids

What year did the Titanic sink?

• 1912

• 1915

• 1905

• 1920

Who was the first president of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

In which year did World War II begin?

• 1935

• 1939

• 1941

• 1945

What ancient civilization built the pyramids?

• Romans

• Greeks

• Mayans

• Egyptians

Who discovered America in 1492?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

• Leif Erikson

• Christopher Columbus

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

• Pinta

• Nina

• Mayflower

• Santa Maria

When did the Berlin Wall fall?

• October 3, 1990

• December 25, 1989

• November 10, 1988

• November 9, 1989

Who was the famous queen of ancient Egypt?

• Hatshepsut

• Nefertiti

• Cleopatra V

• Cleopatra VII

What event is celebrated on July 4th in the USA?

• Labor Day

• Independence Day

• Flag Day

• Thanksgiving

Which famous battle was fought in 1066?

• Battle of Agincourt

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Yorktown