About this Study Set
This study set covers Modern History through
25 practice questions.
A collection of simple, fact-based questions about historical inventions, events, and milestones suitable for young children. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Modern History for Kids study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
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A
Neil Armstrong
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B
Buzz Aldrin
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C
Yuri Gagarin
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D
John Glenn
2
Which invention allows people to talk to each other from far away?
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A
The bicycle
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B
The telephone
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C
The abacus
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D
The compass
3
What type of vehicle did the Wright brothers invent?
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A
A car
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B
A boat
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C
An airplane
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D
A train
4
In which century did the year 1900 occur?
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A
18th century
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B
19th century
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C
20th century
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D
21st century
5
What is the name of the famous ship that sank in 1912?
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A
The Titanic
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B
The Mayflower
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C
The Santa Maria
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D
The Beagle
6
Which invention by Thomas Edison brought light to homes at night?
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A
The candle
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B
The light bulb
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C
The flashlight
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D
The sun
7
What machine was invented to help people type letters on paper?
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A
A typewriter
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B
A computer
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C
A printing press
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D
A tablet
8
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
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A
Rosa Parks
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B
Amelia Earhart
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C
Marie Curie
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D
Queen Elizabeth II
9
What did Tim Berners-Lee invent that changed how we use computers?
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A
The internet
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B
The television
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C
The radio
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D
The refrigerator
10
Which large structure in France was finished in 1889?
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A
Big Ben
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B
The Eiffel Tower
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C
The Colosseum
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D
The Statue of Liberty
11
What object did Alexander Graham Bell invent?
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A
The telephone
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B
The record player
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C
The airplane
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D
The telescope
12
What kind of power do many modern cars use to move?
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A
Steam
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B
Horse power
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C
Electricity or gasoline
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D
Wind
13
What do we call the collection of planets and stars we explore with modern space shuttles?
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A
The ocean
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B
The galaxy
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C
The desert
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D
The forest
14
What was the first name of the person who famously painted the Mona Lisa, lived during the Renaissance?
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A
Vincent
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B
Pablo
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C
Leonardo
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D
Claude
15
Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
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A
England
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B
France
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C
Germany
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D
Spain
16
What did Henry Ford help make popular for families to travel in?
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A
The airplane
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B
The bus
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C
The automobile
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D
The bicycle
17
What is the device called that shows moving pictures and sound in our homes?
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A
The radio
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B
The television
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C
The camera
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D
The telegraph
18
In what year did the 21st century begin?
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A
1999
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B
2000
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C
2001
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D
2010
19
Which famous scientist is known for the theory of relativity?
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A
Isaac Newton
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B
Albert Einstein
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C
Charles Darwin
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D
Galileo
20
What do we use today to send instant messages through the air?
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A
Carrier pigeons
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B
Smartphones
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C
Smoke signals
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D
Letter carriers
21
Which invention helps us keep our food cold to keep it fresh?
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A
The oven
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B
The microwave
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C
The refrigerator
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D
The toaster
22
What is the main way people travel across oceans quickly today?
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A
By boat
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B
By airplane
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C
By walking
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D
By train
23
What did early photographers use to take pictures?
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A
Film
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B
Digital sensors
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C
Paintbrushes
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D
Pencils
24
What do we call a period of 100 years?
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A
A decade
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B
A century
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C
A millennium
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D
A year
25
Which city is the capital of Australia, built in the 20th century?
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A
Sydney
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B
Melbourne
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C
Canberra
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D
Perth
