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History Quiz - Historical People (Questions)

Some people from the past are remembered for brave, clever or kind actions. This KS1 History quiz helps you explore historical people and why their lives still matter.

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Fascinating Fact:

Florence Nightingale is a historical person known for making hospitals cleaner and safer. Many patients stayed in her care.

In KS1 History, children learn about historical people such as explorers, nurses, kings and campaigners. They find out who these people were, what they did and how their actions changed other people’s lives.

Key Terms

Historical person: Someone who lived in the past and is remembered because the things they did were important or changed how people lived.
Timeline: A line that shows events or people in time order, helping us see what happened first, next and later.
Evidence: Clues from the past, such as pictures, letters, objects or books, that help us learn about real people and events.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a historical person in KS1 History?

A historical person is someone who lived in the past and is remembered today. They often did something brave, caring or important that changed how people thought or lived.

How do we find out about historical people?

We learn about historical people by looking at evidence such as old photos, diaries, paintings, newspapers and museum objects, and by reading stories or watching programmes about their lives.

Why do we learn about historical people at school?

We learn about historical people so we can understand how life was different in the past, notice their good and bad choices, and use their stories to help us make better choices today.

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Colton Harris-Moore went on the run from the American police in 2008. What was his nickname?

[ ]	The Shoeless Criminal
[ ]	The Villain in Socks
[ ]	The Barefoot Bandit
[ ]	The Thief with no Footwear

At the age of 17, trickster Frank Abagnale Jr passed forged cheques worth $2.5 million. What was the film about his life called?

[ ]	You Can't Catch Me
[ ]	On The Run
[ ]	The Conman
[ ]	Catch Me If You Can

At the beginning of the 20th century, Butch Cassidy was a very successful train robber. What was his gang called?

[ ]	The Crazy Crew
[ ]	The Wild Bunch
[ ]	The Mad Men
[ ]	The Feral Gang

A famous female outlaw, Belle Starr, dressed in flamboyant outfits and called herself what?

[ ]	The Outlaw Princess
[ ]	The Criminal Duchess
[ ]	The Bandit Queen
[ ]	The Lawless Lady

Famous outlaw duo Bonnie & Clyde robbed banks for a living. Where is the car they were shot in?

[ ]	A swimming pool in Alaska
[ ]	A palace in France
[ ]	A casino in Nevada
[ ]	A library in New York

George Kelly Barnes made his name as an outlaw when alcohol was banned in America. What was his nickname?

[ ]	Air Rifle Kelly
[ ]	Machine Gun Kelly
[ ]	Pistol George
[ ]	Revolver Barnes

An Australian bank robber, called Ned Kelly, and his gang had an unusual approach to bank robbery. What was it?

[ ]	Invisibility cloaks
[ ]	Suits of armour
[ ]	Race cars
[ ]	Roller skates

Al Capone was once the most feared outlaw in America. How was he eventually captured by the police?

[ ]	He forgot to pay a parking fine
[ ]	He went through a red traffic light
[ ]	He stole a can of beans
[ ]	He didn't pay his taxes

Jesse James led a ten year crime spree in the 1800s. How was he caught?

[ ]	A friend betrayed him for the reward money
[ ]	He tied his horse outside the sheriff's office
[ ]	His gun failed to fire one day
[ ]	He carried his wanted poster around with him

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John Dillinger was a very polite outlaw who escaped from prison twice. What was one method he used to escape?

[ ]	Tying the guards' shoelaces together
[ ]	Hiding in a vegetable truck
[ ]	Climbing over the wall
[ ]	Making a fake gun from wood

History Quiz - Historical People (Answers)

Colton Harris-Moore went on the run from the American police in 2008. What was his nickname?

[ ]	The Shoeless Criminal
[ ]	The Villain in Socks
[x]	The Barefoot Bandit
[ ]	The Thief with no Footwear

He stole planes and boats and evaded capture for 2 years, despite only being 19!

At the age of 17, trickster Frank Abagnale Jr passed forged cheques worth $2.5 million. What was the film about his life called?

[ ]	You Can't Catch Me
[ ]	On The Run
[ ]	The Conman
[x]	Catch Me If You Can

Frank tricked lots of people into believing he was a pilot, a lawyer and even a doctor!

At the beginning of the 20th century, Butch Cassidy was a very successful train robber. What was his gang called?

[ ]	The Crazy Crew
[x]	The Wild Bunch
[ ]	The Mad Men
[ ]	The Feral Gang

When the police came close to capturing him, he fled with his best friend the Sundance Kid

A famous female outlaw, Belle Starr, dressed in flamboyant outfits and called herself what?

[ ]	The Outlaw Princess
[ ]	The Criminal Duchess
[x]	The Bandit Queen
[ ]	The Lawless Lady

Belle stole cattle and horses but was shot and killed near her own ranch in 1889

Famous outlaw duo Bonnie & Clyde robbed banks for a living. Where is the car they were shot in?

[ ]	A swimming pool in Alaska
[ ]	A palace in France
[x]	A casino in Nevada
[ ]	A library in New York

The infamous pair's crime spree lasted many years before they were caught and killed by the police

George Kelly Barnes made his name as an outlaw when alcohol was banned in America. What was his nickname?

[ ]	Air Rifle Kelly
[x]	Machine Gun Kelly
[ ]	Pistol George
[ ]	Revolver Barnes

He was tracked down and arrested and spent the rest of his life in prison

An Australian bank robber, called Ned Kelly, and his gang had an unusual approach to bank robbery. What was it?

[ ]	Invisibility cloaks
[x]	Suits of armour
[ ]	Race cars
[ ]	Roller skates

They created hulking suits of iron armour made out of ploughs and other scrap. When the police caught up to them, their bullets bounced right off Kelly and his men!

Al Capone was once the most feared outlaw in America. How was he eventually captured by the police?

[ ]	He forgot to pay a parking fine
[ ]	He went through a red traffic light
[ ]	He stole a can of beans
[x]	He didn't pay his taxes

Capone ran casinos, restaurants and hotels to hide his criminal activity