Easy History Quiz

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

In which year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in America?

• 1492

• 1607

• 1776

• 1820

What ancient civilization built the pyramids?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

• The Mayans

Who is known for the theory of gravity after an apple fell on his head?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Nikola Tesla

What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?

• The Mayflower

• The Santa Maria

• The Titanic

• The Endeavour

Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA?

• France

• England

• Germany

• Italy

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the main reason for the Civil War in the United States?

• Independence from Britain

• Slavery

• Taxes without representation

• Land disputes with Native Americans

Which ancient civilization is known for inventing paper?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

• The Chinese

Who was the famous female British monarch who had a long reign in the 19th century?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Mary

• Queen Elizabeth II