Have you ever wondered if your knowledge stacks up against the bright minds of elementary schoolers? “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” is the ultimate challenge that takes you back to the basics—only to realize it’s not as easy as it seems! From geography to science, and history to math, this quiz will put your brainpower to the test. Ready to see if you’ve got what it takes to pass the 5th-grade curriculum with flying colors? Let’s dive in!
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Trivia Questions
1. Geography
What is the largest desert in the world?
- A) Sahara
- B) Antarctic
- C) Arabian
- D) Gobi
2. Science
What is the chemical symbol for water?
- A) H2O
- B) O2
- C) CO2
- D) NaCl
3. History
Who was the first President of the United States?
- A) Abraham Lincoln
- B) George Washington
- C) Thomas Jefferson
- D) John Adams
4. English
What is the plural of “moose”?
- A) Meese
- B) Mooses
- C) Moose
- D) Moosies
5. Math
What is the value of 7 x 8?
- A) 54
- B) 56
- C) 49
- D) 64
6. Astronomy
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- A) Mars
- B) Venus
- C) Jupiter
- D) Mercury
7. Social Studies
What is the capital of France?
- A) London
- B) Berlin
- C) Paris
- D) Madrid
8. Science
Which gas do plants absorb from the air?
- A) Oxygen
- B) Carbon Dioxide
- C) Nitrogen
- D) Hydrogen
9. Math
What is 12 divided by 4?
- A) 2
- B) 3
- C) 4
- D) 6
10. Geography
What is the longest river in the world?
- A) Amazon
- B) Nile
- C) Mississippi
- D) Yangtze
11. History
What year did the Titanic sink?
- A) 1912
- B) 1920
- C) 1905
- D) 1918
12. Science
How many legs does a spider have?
- A) 6
- B) 8
- C) 10
- D) 12
13. Literature
Who wrote “Romeo and Juliet”?
- A) Charles Dickens
- B) Mark Twain
- C) William Shakespeare
- D) Jane Austen
14. Math
What is 144 divided by 12?
- A) 10
- B) 11
- C) 12
- D) 14
15. Social Studies
How many continents are there?
- A) 5
- B) 6
- C) 7
- D) 8
16. Geography
What is the smallest country in the world?
- A) Monaco
- B) Vatican City
- C) Malta
- D) Luxembourg
17. Science
What organ pumps blood through the body?
- A) Lungs
- B) Brain
- C) Heart
- D) Kidney
18. History
Who discovered America?
- A) Christopher Columbus
- B) Ferdinand Magellan
- C) Vasco da Gama
- D) Marco Polo
19. Math
What is 25% of 200?
- A) 50
- B) 40
- C) 25
- D) 100
20. Science
What is the freezing point of water?
- A) 32°F
- B) 0°F
- C) 100°F
- D) 212°F
21. English
- What is the synonym of “happy”?
- A) Sad
- B) Joyful
- C) Angry
- D) Tired
22. Math
- What is the area of a rectangle with length 5 and width 3?
- A) 15
- B) 8
- C) 18
- D) 12
23. Science
What is the main source of energy for the Earth?
- A) Wind
- B) The Sun
- C) Water
- D) Fossil Fuels
24. History
Who was the 16th President of the United States?
- A) John F. Kennedy
- B) Abraham Lincoln
- C) George Washington
- D) Theodore Roosevelt
25. Geography
Which ocean is the largest?
- A) Atlantic
- B) Indian
- C) Pacific
- D) Arctic
26. Science
What do you call an animal that only eats plants?
- A) Carnivore
- B) Herbivore
- C) Omnivore
- D) Insectivore
27. Math
What is 1000 minus 654?
- A) 336
- B) 346
- C) 344
- D) 354
28. Social Studies
What is the national bird of the United States?
- A) Eagle
- B) Hawk
- C) Crow
- D) Owl
29. Science
What is the main ingredient in glass?
- A) Sand
- B) Clay
- C) Wood
- D) Plastic
30. History
Which ancient civilization built the pyramids?
- A) Greeks
- B) Egyptians
- C) Romans
- D) Mayans
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