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3rd Grade History Questions: A World Social Studies Quiz

Quick, kid-friendly quiz to practice 3rd grade social studies questions. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Jack CarrilloUpdated Aug 23, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
Paper cut art of globe map compass pencil book and stars on teal background quiz for 3rd grade world social studies trivia

This quiz helps you practice 3rd grade history and world social studies with short, kid-friendly questions. See your score instantly and learn a few new facts along the way. For more practice, try 4th grade history questions, 5th grade history questions, or 6th grade history questions.

Which line on a map divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
Equator (imaginary line around the middle)
Prime Meridian
International Date Line
Tropic of Cancer
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There are seven continents on Earth.
False
True
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Which ocean is the largest in the world?
Pacific Ocean (largest by area)
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
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The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France.
True
False
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Which direction does a compass needle usually point toward?
North (the needle aligns with Earth's magnetic field)
West
East
South
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Africa is a country.
True
False
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Which line on a map runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and passes through Greenwich, England?
Equator
Arctic Circle
Prime Meridian (0 degrees longitude)
Tropic of Capricorn
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People who make and sell goods are called producers.
False
True
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Which continent is also a country?
South America
Antarctica
Australia (both a continent and a country)
Europe
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A primary source is something created by someone who saw or took part in an event.
True
False
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Which river is generally taught as the longest river in the world in elementary geography textbooks?
Amazon River
Nile River (commonly listed as longest)
Mississippi River
Yangtze River
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The equator passes through the continent of Antarctica.
False
True
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Lines of latitude run east-west and measure north-south positions.
True
False
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The Prime Meridian and the equator cross at 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude in the Atlantic Ocean.
False
True
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Which pair shows a continent and an ocean that touch each other?
Europe and the Pacific Ocean
Africa and the Arctic Ocean
North America and the Atlantic Ocean (they meet along the east coast)
Asia and the Southern Ocean only
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Which river flows through the city of London?
Seine
Danube
Rhine
River Thames (flows through London)
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A human geographer studies how people live and interact with places.
False
True
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The Arctic Ocean is south of Africa.
False
True
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Which two countries share the longest international land border?
India and Bangladesh
Russia and China
Argentina and Chile
Canada and the United States (longest land border)
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Which city is closest to the equator?
Quito (Ecuador's capital near the equator)
Stockholm
Moscow
Toronto
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify Geographic Features -

    Recognize continents, oceans, and major landforms through engaging 3rd grade history questions and social studies trivia.

  2. Recall Historical Figures and Events -

    Recall key people, ancient legends, and milestones from world history by answering history questions for 3rd graders.

  3. Compare Cultural Traditions -

    Compare and contrast cultural practices and traditions from various regions using social studies trivia for kids.

  4. Apply Map-Reading Skills -

    Interpret simple maps, directions, and symbols to navigate quiz questions effectively.

  5. Evaluate Your Social Studies Knowledge -

    Use quiz results to identify strengths and areas for improvement in world social studies trivia for kids.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Continents and Oceans Mastery -

    Remember that our world has seven continents and five oceans by using a catchy map song from National Geographic Kids. Labeling blank world maps helps reinforce location and names - try practicing with an online quiz from Smithsonian Education to prepare for trivia for 3rd grade.

  2. Timeline and Chronological Order -

    History unfolds in sequence, so learn to place events on a timeline strip: Ancient Egypt → Greek Legends → Columbus's voyage. Understanding BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini) sharpens your ability to answer 3rd grade history questions about when things happened (Source: Library of Congress).

  3. "1492" Explorer Mnemonic -

    Use the catchy rhyme "In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue" to remember Christopher Columbus's famous voyage. Linking dates to short phrases is a proven mnemonic trick endorsed by education research for social studies trivia for kids (edutopia.org).

  4. Ancient Egyptian Innovations -

    Review how ancient Egyptians built pyramids as tombs and invented hieroglyphics - a picture writing system - and an early 365-day calendar based on the Nile's flood cycles. Try drawing simple hieroglyphs to solidify your recall for history questions for 3rd graders (Source: American University in Cairo).

  5. Global Celebrations and Traditions -

    Explore major world festivals - like Diwali in India, Chinese New Year, and Mexico's Day of the Dead - to appreciate diverse cultures. Matching each celebration with its country and traditions not only builds social studies trivia knowledge but also thrills young historians with real-world connections (Smithsonian Folkways).

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