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European History for Kids

European History

Learn about kings, queens, castles, and famous inventions from Europe's past.

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12 Questions Medium Ages 5+ Apr 7, 2026

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1 What was the name of the deep ditch filled with water that surrounded many medieval castles?

A A pond
B A moat
C A river
D A lake

2 In which ancient city would you find the famous Colosseum where gladiators fought?

A Paris
B London
C Rome
D Athens

3 The first Olympic Games were held in which European country over 2,000 years ago?

A Italy
B France
C Spain
D Greece

4 What were the fast, wooden ships used by the Vikings called?

A Longships
B Speedboats
C Canoes
D Submarines

5 Which famous artist from Italy painted the 'Mona Lisa'?

A Pablo Picasso
B Vincent van Gogh
C Leonardo da Vinci
D Claude Monet

6 What did knights wear to protect their bodies during battles?

A Silk robes
B Metal armor
C Leather coats
D Plastic suits

7 Which famous Italian explorer traveled all the way to China and wrote a book about it?

A Christopher Columbus
B Marco Polo
C Captain Cook
D Neil Armstrong

8 What did Johannes Gutenberg invent that made it easier to create many books at once?

A The telephone
B The printing press
C The lightbulb
D The internet

9 In which city was the Eiffel Tower built for a big fair in 1889?

A Berlin
B Madrid
C Paris
D Vienna

10 Who was the famous Queen of England who lived during the time the first steam trains were built?

A Queen Elizabeth II
B Queen Victoria
C Queen Mary
D Queen Cleopatra

11 Stonehenge is a famous circle of giant stones found in which country?

A Germany
B Norway
C England
D Ireland

12 The Great Fire of London in 1666 started in a bakery located on which street?

A Pudding Lane
B Bread Street
C Fire Alley
D Baker Way

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