Key Stage 3 History

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There are many adjectives we could use to describe History. Captivating. Shocking. Powerful. But perhaps we are better off describing the benefits of studying History in KS3, and at any stage of education. By the way, if you are not exactly sure what an adjective is then our KS3 English area will be pleased to help you out!

You see, young grasshoppers, with a complex and thorough understanding of History, your knowledge will have roots.

Many of the quizzes have a link at the bottom to the relevant BBC Bitesize page meaning you can discover more about the subject at hand.

Everything you learn in school about people and inventions and the ways of the world - it will all be clearer when you understand what came before it.

History is a big deal. It encompasses all of human knowledge up until this point. Everything we build on today, everything we innovate and every new story we have to tell is adding to a vast and intricate story of human existence. Want to know something else? You never stop learning about History. In the coming years, you’ll see news broadcasts and read articles and watch as the story of this generation unravels.

See? We told you it’s captivating.

The Big Question is, Where Do You Start?

As you progress through KS3, you’ll realise History is a large topic with many different avenues. That’s why we break it all down into easy-to-consume quizzes, ready and waiting to feed you with History knowledge. When you start learning with our quizzes, you can enjoy the satisfaction that comes from being a History Whizz Kid.

Want to know what you’ll be covering?

Our quizzes cover so many topics. From the Cold War and the abolition of slavery to the industrial revolution and the women’s vote, you can be sure that our quizzes will equip you with all the key knowledge from the National Curriculum.

Prepare to delve into the past and uncover some of the most shocking, amazing and inspiring stories.

You'll need to know what a "generation" is and also a "decade". What about a "century" or a "millennium"? Not sure how to work with these figures? Now might be a good time to delve into our KS3 Maths quizzes before you get lost in the mists of time!

History unravels a little more each day. The time to start is now.