In what year were Portuguese musketeers sent to Ethiopia to train the military in European tactics? In what year did the Age of Princes begin? Test your knowledge of the history of Ethiopia with this free printable card game. All thirty questions include two levels of difficulty, so it’s perfect for middle school or high school. Or, combine […]
Best known for his books about an imaginary land populated by people, elves, dwarves, hobbits, and others, how much do you know about J.R.R. Tolkien and the world he lived in? Try these three fun puzzles to learn more about his life, his work, and the world around him. FREE Favorite Authors Puzzles-J.R.R. Tolkien
Challenge your students to think critically about history with these essay questions. A brief overview of five major events of the 1880s is presented – the eruption of Krakatoa, the Johnstown Flood, the first run of the Orient Express, the 1884 Berlin Conference, and the invention of the first mechanical dishwasher. Each event is followed […]
In what year did the Hundred Years’ War begin? In what year did work begin on the Palace of Versailles? Test your knowledge of the history of France with this free printable card game. All thirty-two questions include two levels of difficulty, so it’s perfect for middle school or high school. Or, combine it with other printable games […]
We often think of Hans Christian Andersen as an author of children’s stories such as “The Little Mermaid” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” but he also wrote plays, travel books, and more. How much do you really know about Hans Christian Andersen and the world he lived in? Try these three fun puzzles to learn […]
This Famous People Mini Quiz Pack explores the lives of four famous historians: Francis Parkman, George Bancroft, François Guizot, and Theodor Mommsen. These three fun quizzes can help you learn more about them and are great for review, for independent research, or for a springboard for further study. As you learn about these historians and their work, […]
Challenge your students to think critically about history with these essay questions. A brief overview of five major events of the 1870s is presented – the Montreal Bread Riots, the invention of the telephone, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Otto von Bismarck and the German Confederation, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Each event is followed by essay […]
In what year did Māori leaders sign a declaration with Britain, declaring New Zealand’s independence? In what year did New Zealand grant full voting rights to women? Test your knowledge of the history of New Zealand with this free printable card game. All thirty questions include two levels of difficulty, so it’s perfect for middle school or high school. […]
This Famous People Mini Quiz Pack explores the lives of four historic world leaders: Black Hawk, Simón Bolívar, John Adams, and Warren Hastings. These three fun quizzes can help you learn more about them and are great for review, for independent research, or for a springboard for further study. As you learn about these world leaders and […]
His writing encompassed fiction; nonfiction; children’s stories such as Prince Caspian; and books about literature, including English Literature in the Sixteenth Century, Excluding Drama. But, how much do you know about C.S. Lewis and the world he lived in? Try these three fun puzzles to learn more about his life, his work, and what was going on in […]
In what year did the Trung sisters lead a revolt against the Chinese? In what year was the treaty signed that made northern and central Vietnam protectorates of France? Test your knowledge of the history of Vietnam with this free printable card game. All thirty-six questions include two levels of difficulty, so it’s perfect for middle school or high school. Or, combine […]
In what year did the Egyptian empire begin to reach its height? In what year did Ptolemy become king of Egypt and found the Ptolemaic dynasty? In what year were the two basic types of writing, hieroglyphs and hieratic, invented in Egypt? Test your knowledge of Ancient Egyptian history with this free printable card game. All thirty questions […]
From hearing his poems in A Child’s Garden of Verses while we were children to reading about the many adventures in Kidnapped and Treasure Island, many of us grew up with the works of Robert Louis Stevenson, but how much do you know about his life and the world he lived in? Try these three fun […]
Challenge your students to think critically about history with these essay questions. A brief overview of five major events of the 1860s is presented – the Māori in New Zealand, advancements in chemistry, Canadian confederation & the sale of Alaska, the south-to-north race across Australia, and the US transcontinental railroad & the Suez Canal. Each event is followed […]
This Famous People Mini Quiz Pack explores the lives of four famous Scottish inventors: James Watt, John Rennie, Charles Macintosh, and William Murdoch. These three fun quizzes can help you learn more about them and are great for review, for independent research, or for a springboard for further study. As you learn about these great inventors and […]
In what year did Kenya become a colony of Great Britain? In what year did Nairobi become the capital? In what year was the East African Community (EAC) created? Test your knowledge of Kenyan history with this free printable card game. All thirty-one questions include two levels of difficulty, so it’s perfect for middle school or […]
Challenge your students to think critically about history with these essay questions. A brief overview of five major events of the 1850s is presented – the ministry of David Livingstone, the Crimean War, the Great Exhibition of 1851, the Suez Canal, and key events that resulted in the American Civil War. Each event is followed […]
Nunavut is a territory of the Dominion of Canada. This newest territory is located in the far north and is considered to be part of the Arctic region. Making up about one-fifth of the land area of Canada, Nunavut is an important source of natural resources including diamonds, copper, gold, silver, and uranium. Learn of […]
Challenge your students to go deeper in their understanding and appreciation of those who fought so bravely at this pivotal time in history. These essay questions encourage reflection on the lives of these leaders from England, New Zealand, Australia, China, and the United States. A short bio of each individual is given as well as essay […]
This Famous People Mini Quiz Pack explores the lives of four famous authors: Beatrix Potter, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and Pearl S. Buck. These three fun quizzes can help you learn more about them and are great for review, for independent research, or for a springboard for further study. As you learn about these authors […]
In what year was the Kalevala published? In what year were the Aland Islands given to Finland by the League of Nations? In what year were the Olympic Games held in Helsinki? Test your knowledge of Finnish history with this free printable card game. All thirty questions include two levels of difficulty, so it’s perfect for […]
Saskatchewan is one of the Prairie Provinces of the Dominion of Canada and the only province in Canada whose boundaries are not formed by natural features. Along with many major oil fields and uranium deposits, Saskatchewan is known for having more farmland than any other province and for its natural beauty that attracts many tourists. […]
This Famous People Mini Quiz Pack explores the lives of four famous female aviators: Jean Gardner Batten, Amy Johnson, Amelia Earhart, and Marion Alice Orr. These three fun quizzes can help you learn more about them and are great for review, for independent research, or for a springboard for further study. As you learn about these women […]
In what year was the city of Cadiz founded by the Phonecians? In what year was the University of Granada founded? In what year did Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes die? Test your knowledge of Spanish history with this free printable card game. All thirty questions include two levels of difficulty, so it’s perfect for middle […]
Challenge your students to go deeper in their understanding and appreciation of those who fought so bravely at this pivotal time in history. These essay questions encourage reflection on the lives of these leaders from Canada, France, England, and the United States. A short bio of each individual is given as well as essay questions and […]
Yukon is a territory of the Dominion of Canada that is located in the far north between Alaska and the Northwest Territories. Along with having many natural resources which include coal, gold, silver, abundant forests, and more, this territory attracts many visitors traveling the Alaska Highway. The three national parks, the area of the Klondike […]
This Famous People Mini Quiz Pack explores the lives of four famous female scientists: Annie Jump Cannon, Marie Curie, Rosa Smith Eigenmann, and Lise Meitner. These three fun quizzes can help you learn more about them and are great for review, for independent research, or for a springboard for further study. As you learn about these scientists […]
In what year was the land known as Judah captured by the Babylonians? In what year did the first large-scale immigration of Jews begin, mostly coming from Russia? In what year were the Dead Sea Scrolls discovered? Test your knowledge of Israeli history with this free printable card game. All thirty-two questions include two levels of […]
Bring more meaning to your study of World War II as you challenge your students to go deeper in their understanding and appreciation of those who fought so bravely. These essay questions encourage reflection on the lives of these leaders from New Zealand, France, the United States, Ireland, and Great Britain. A short bio of each […]
Alberta is the Prairie Province of the Dominion of Canada that is farthest to the west. Along with having beautiful national parks, forts, missions, and trading posts that show the history of Alberta, this province is also one of the most productive oil regions in North America. Outdoor enthusiasts are also attracted to the skiing, […]
This Famous People Mini Quiz Pack explores the lives of four famous Female American Authors: Harriet Beecher Stowe, Sarah Orne Jewett, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, and Louisa May Alcott. These three fun quizzes can help you learn more about them and are great for review, for independent research, or for a springboard for further study. As you […]
In what year was the East India Company founded? In what year was the first women’s college at Oxford founded? In what year did the British Museum open to the public? Test your knowledge of English history with this free printable card game. All thirty-seven questions include two levels of difficulty, so it’s perfect for middle school or high […]
