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Think You're Smarter Than a 6th Grader? Prove It!

Challenge yourself with fun 6th grade trivia questions - can you outsmart a 6th grader?

Difficulty: Moderate
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This trivia for 6th graders helps you see where you shine with quick questions on science, math, English, and history. Play for a few minutes, have fun, and learn a fact or two - then see if you're smarter than a 6th grader or try more questions to keep the streak going.

What is the value of 7 8?
64
54
48
56
Multiplication is a form of repeated addition: seven groups of eight equal fifty-six. Memorizing times tables helps solve these quickly. For more practice and tables, see .
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Earth
Mars appears reddish because its surface is rich in iron oxide (rust). Its the fourth planet from the Sun. Learn more on NASAs website: .
What is the plural form of "mouse"?
mouses
mice
meese
mices
English has irregular plurals: the word mouse becomes mice. The vowel changes rather than adding -s. See more on irregular plurals at .
Who was the first President of the United States?
John Adams
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
George Washington served as the first President from 1789 to 1797 and set many precedents for the office. He was unanimously elected by the Electoral College. More details at .
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean covers more than 30% of Earths surface, making it the largest and deepest. It stretches from the Arctic in the north to Antarctica in the south. Learn more at .
What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 5 cm and width 3 cm?
8 cm
10 cm
16 cm
15 cm
Perimeter is the sum of all sides: for a rectangle, P = 2 (length + width). So P = 2 (5 + 3) = 16 cm. See more at .
What process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Transpiration
Fermentation
Photosynthesis is how plants convert light energy into glucose and oxygen using chlorophyll. It takes place in chloroplasts of plant cells. More details at .
Identify the adverb in this sentence: "She sang beautifully at the concert."
beautifully
sang
She
concert
An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. Beautifully describes how she sang, so its an adverb. For more on adverbs, see .
Which ancient civilization built the pyramids in Egypt?
Romans
Greeks
Mesopotamians
Egyptians
The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids as monumental tombs for their pharaohs during the Old Kingdom. The Great Pyramid at Giza is one of the Seven Wonders. More information at .
What is the capital city of Canada?
Toronto
Ottawa
Montreal
Vancouver
Ottawa was chosen as Canadas capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria. Its located in the province of Ontario. Learn more at .
What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 8?
24
48
12
18
The LCM is the smallest positive number divisible by both 6 and 8. Factors of 6 are 6,12,18,24; factors of 8 are 8,16,24; so 24 is the first overlap. More on LCM at .
What is the chemical symbol for the element potassium?
P
K
Po
Pt
Potassiums symbol is K, from the Latin name 'Kalium'. It is element number 19 on the periodic table. See more at .
Which sentence correctly uses the semicolon?
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
She likes ice cream; and she likes cake.
Because I was tired; I went to bed early.
We went to the park; and played all day.
A semicolon links two independent clauses without a conjunction. In the correct sentence, both parts could stand alone and are closely related. For more, see .
Which river is traditionally considered the longest in the world?
Amazon River
Yangtze River
Nile River
Mississippi River
The Nile River in Africa is generally cited as the longest river at about 6,650 km (4,130 miles). Some debate includes the Amazon, but the traditional answer is the Nile. See more at .
If you have a right triangle with legs of length 3 and 4, what is the length of the hypotenuse?
?7
4
5
6
By the Pythagorean theorem, hypotenuse = 3 + 4 = 9 + 16 = 25, so the hypotenuse = 5. This 3-4-5 triangle is a common integer right triangle. More details at .
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Study Outcomes

  1. Recall foundational 6th grade facts -

    Use trivia for 6th graders to test your memory of essential math, science, geography, and language arts concepts.

  2. Apply problem-solving skills -

    Leverage logical reasoning to tackle 6th grade trivia questions and sharpen your critical thinking abilities.

  3. Identify knowledge gaps -

    Analyze your quiz performance to pinpoint areas where you excel or need improvement with 6th grade trivia.

  4. Strengthen subject retention -

    Reinforce your understanding of key topics through repeated exposure to fun and challenging questions.

  5. Gauge your performance -

    Compare your score against standard benchmarks to see if you're truly smarter than a 6th grader.

  6. Build quiz-taking confidence -

    Enhance your ability to answer trivia questions for 6th graders and enjoy friendly competition with peers.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Order of Operations -

    Mastering the order of operations - Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction - keeps your calculations on track. Use the mnemonic "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" to remember PEMDAS; for example, 3 + 2 × (4 - 1) = 9, not 15. (Source: Khan Academy)

  2. Fraction-Decimal-Percent Conversion -

    Being fluent in converting between fractions, decimals, and percents is key: for instance, 3/4 equals 0.75 and 75%. A quick trick is to move the decimal two places right to switch from decimal to percent (0.85 → 85%). (Source: Khan Academy)

  3. Water Cycle Essentials -

    Understanding the water cycle's stages - evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection - helps explain rain, clouds, and rivers on Earth. Visualize water changing states (like liquid to gas) to recall each step; NASA's Earth Observatory offers clear diagrams that bring these concepts to life. (Source: NASA)

  4. Parts of Speech Fundamentals -

    Knowing the four core parts of speech - nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs - strengthens your writing and grammar trivia skills. Remember "NAV-A" (Noun, Adverb, Verb, Adjective) to sort word types quickly; for example, in "The quick fox jumps swiftly," fox is a noun, jumps a verb. (Source: Purdue OWL)

  5. Continents & Oceans Overview -

    Being able to name the seven continents and five oceans on a map is essential trivia knowledge: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia; Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Arctic. Try a blank map quiz to lock them in your memory - National Geographic Education provides printable map activities. (Source: National Geographic)

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