KS1 People | Explorers, Tribes, Armies and Travellers

History Quiz - Explorers and Travellers (Questions)

This quiz addresses the requirements of the National Curriculum KS1 History for children aged 5, 6 and 7 in years 1 and 2. Specifically this quiz is aimed at the section dealing with how explorers, tribes, armies and peoples have travelled around the world.

How explorers, tribes, armies and peoples have travelled the world is a broad subject covering individual pursuits, conquests and how migration has changed how and where people have lived over time. From Roman legions to the space age - this quiz has it all!

Yuri Gagarin was a famous Russian traveller. He was the first human to do what?

[ ]	To cross the Atlantic Ocean
[ ]	To walk across America
[ ]	To go into space
[ ]	To walk on stilts

The Norwegian, Fridtjof Nansen, was the first man to cross Greenland's ice cap and the Arctic Ocean. He sailed further north than anyone had been before. What was named after him?

[ ]	A brand of fizzy drink
[ ]	A meteor
[ ]	A soft toy
[ ]	A snow shoe

Captain Cook discovered more of the earth's surface than anyone else. Where did he die?

[ ]	Finland
[ ]	Hawaii
[ ]	Australia
[ ]	Antarctica

Ibn Battuta was a great Muslim explorer who covered more than 120,000 kilometres on his travels. Which of the following did not happen to him?

[ ]	He hid in a swamp
[ ]	He was attacked by pirates
[ ]	He was held hostage
[ ]	He rode on a unicorn

What are nomads?

[ ]	People who like to wear wool
[ ]	Men who are called Norman
[ ]	Communities who live in different locations
[ ]	Boys who won't do as they're told

The Roman Army was famous for marching its troops long distances every day. How far could they be made to march?

[ ]	Up to 400 miles
[ ]	Up to 4 miles
[ ]	Up to 10 miles
[ ]	Up to 40 miles

Marco Polo led expeditions all over the world. He introduced people from Europe to which part of the world?

[ ]	Greece and the Mediterranean
[ ]	Central Asia and China
[ ]	America
[ ]	France and Germany

The Sioux Nation is a large group of Native American tribes who were nomads. Why?

[ ]	They liked a change of scenery
[ ]	They tracked and hunted bison to live
[ ]	They were on the run
[ ]	They didn't get along with many people

A people from Eastern Europe travelled west and helped to overthrow the Roman Empire. What were they called?

[ ]	Teddy Boys
[ ]	Rockers
[ ]	Mods
[ ]	Goths

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The Vikings were fearsome seafarers who raided and traded across Europe. What does everyone think they wore, which they probably did not?

[ ]	Silk pyjamas
[ ]	Spotted pants
[ ]	Lacey shawls
[ ]	Horned helmets

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Explorers

History Quiz - Explorers and Travellers (Answers)

Yuri Gagarin was a famous Russian traveller. He was the first human to do what?

[ ]	To cross the Atlantic Ocean
[ ]	To walk across America
[x]	To go into space
[ ]	To walk on stilts

His journey started the space race between nations to place the first man on the moon

The Norwegian, Fridtjof Nansen, was the first man to cross Greenland's ice cap and the Arctic Ocean. He sailed further north than anyone had been before. What was named after him?

[ ]	A brand of fizzy drink
[x]	A meteor
[ ]	A soft toy
[ ]	A snow shoe

He was brave but not reckless - he never lost either a single man or major piece of equipment

Captain Cook discovered more of the earth's surface than anyone else. Where did he die?

[ ]	Finland
[x]	Hawaii
[ ]	Australia
[ ]	Antarctica

He was a very bad-tempered man and once ate stew made from the ship's dog!

Ibn Battuta was a great Muslim explorer who covered more than 120,000 kilometres on his travels. Which of the following did not happen to him?

[ ]	He hid in a swamp
[ ]	He was attacked by pirates
[ ]	He was held hostage
[x]	He rode on a unicorn

He travelled through what would be 44 different countries today

What are nomads?

[ ]	People who like to wear wool
[ ]	Men who are called Norman
[x]	Communities who live in different locations
[ ]	Boys who won't do as they're told

Some nomadic tribes move from place to place in order for their animals to find food

The Roman Army was famous for marching its troops long distances every day. How far could they be made to march?

[ ]	Up to 400 miles
[ ]	Up to 4 miles
[ ]	Up to 10 miles
[x]	Up to 40 miles

They would do this wearing heavy kit and without complaint

Marco Polo led expeditions all over the world. He introduced people from Europe to which part of the world?

[ ]	Greece and the Mediterranean
[x]	Central Asia and China
[ ]	America
[ ]	France and Germany

He wrote a book about his many adventures and discoveries

The Sioux Nation is a large group of Native American tribes who were nomads. Why?

[ ]	They liked a change of scenery
[x]	They tracked and hunted bison to live
[ ]	They were on the run
[ ]	They didn't get along with many people

The Sioux lived in teepees made from long wooden poles and covered with bison hides

A people from Eastern Europe travelled west and helped to overthrow the Roman Empire. What were they called?

[ ]	Teddy Boys
[ ]	Rockers
[ ]	Mods
[x]	Goths

The word 'Goth' today is used to describe someone who dresses in a particular style, usually in black

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The Vikings were fearsome seafarers who raided and traded across Europe. What does everyone think they wore, which they probably did not?

[ ]	Silk pyjamas
[ ]	Spotted pants
[ ]	Lacey shawls
[x]	Horned helmets

Some tribes in the Iron age wore horned helmets but there is no evidence that the Vikings did