Key Stage 3 History

About KS3 History

KS3 History at Education Quizzes turns major themes and periods into quick, engaging practice. Each quiz has 10 carefully written questions with friendly hints, helping learners in Years 7–9 build secure knowledge of chronology, cause and consequence, evidence, interpretation and key historical vocabulary.

Start with gripping topics like disease and medicine in The Black Death, explore technology and social change in The Industrial Revolution, investigate conquest and power in The Norman Conquest, and review causes, trenches and treaty terms in The First World War. Short, regular sessions support retrieval practice and make revision feel manageable.

All quizzes align with the Key Stage 3 programme of study and work well for homework, starters and plenaries, or independent revision at home. Instant feedback explains answers so students can spot gaps, revisit weak areas and gain confidence for end-of-topic assessments.

See the official Government guidance: History programmes of study: key stage 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should my child use these quizzes?

One or two quizzes a week works well. Encourage educated guesses — instant feedback helps knowledge stick and highlights topics to revisit.

Do these quizzes follow the KS3 National Curriculum?

Yes. Topics, language and difficulty reflect Years 7–9 expectations, supporting retrieval practice and preparation for end-of-unit tests.

What if a quiz feels too challenging?

Begin with a familiar period, then build to trickier content. Retaking a quiz boosts recall, and the feedback points to next steps for targeted revision.

Author: Jan Crompton (Teacher and Writer of Quizzes for Mastermind and University Challenge)