5th-grade trivia games & quiz with answers

How well do you remember your elementary school stuff? Back then, you might have been outstanding in class, but do you think you can do better than a fifth grader right now? Well, you can put it to the test with our 5th-grade trivia games.

The good thing is that you have fun as you learn. Spark your game night with 5th-grade trivia questions on different subjects and see who remembers their grade-level stuff. And for 5th-grade students, this might also be a helpful resource to expound your knowledge.

So, let’s get to the good stuff and see how good you are in these 5th-grade trivia games and quizzes. 

Science 5th-grade trivia games with answer

Ready, set, and we start with the science 5th-grade trivia games: 

• What do you call the human body’s strongest and most prominent bone? – Femur
• What is the largest organ in the human body? – Skin
• Name the solar system planet reclassified as a dwarf planet in August 2006. – Pluto
• Which planet spins the fastest in the solar system? – Jupiter
• What is the name of the largest planet in our solar system? – Jupiter
• Which German-born physicist won the Nobel prize for physics in the year 1921? He is mainly remembered for his theories on relativity. – Albert Einstein
• Who were the first people to walk on the moon? – Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
• Which inventor is credited with the invention of the light bulb? Thomas Alva Edison
• Which is the hottest planet in our solar system? – Venus 
• Which planet is known as the red planet? – Mars 
• Name the essential gas in the atmosphere that helps in respiration. – Oxygen
• How many continents are there in the world? Name them – Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Antarctica.
• What is the name given to the preserved bones of extinct animals? – Fossils 
• Which inventor is credited with the invention of television? – John Logie Baird
• What do you use to measure an earthquake’s intensity? – Seismograph
• What do you call the animal species that live both in the water and on land?- Amphibians
• The periodic table has how many elements? – 118
• The human skeleton has how many bones? – 206
• Which scientist is most remembered for the three laws of motion which paved the way for modern physics? – Isaac Newton
• Name the organ that is responsible for pumping blood throughout the entire body. – Heart

Easy 5th-grade trivia questions

Here are some more 5th-grade trivia games to try out and have a little fun with while being educated:

• How many stars does the United States flag have? – 50
• Washington DC is the capital of the United States of America. What does the ‘D.C.’ stand for? – District of Columbia
• The Liberty Bell is located in which state in the United States? – Pennsylvania
• Name the longest river in the world. – The Nile, though there are debates about the Amazon being longer
• Which countries constitute North America? – The United States, Canada, and Mexico
• What is the name of the mountain range of which Mount Everest is part? – The Himalayas
• Which are the thirteen original United States colonies? – New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Georgia
• In which state is Hollywood located? – California
• The Great Pyramid of Giza is located in which country? – Egypt
• What is a female deer known as? – Doe
• The lead character in a play or film is known as? – the protagonist
• Name the second most populous city in the United States – Los Angeles.
• Name the four great inventions of Ancient China – Compass, Gunpowder, Printing, and Papermaking.
• Why do we come back to the ground after jumping? – Because of gravity
• A rainbow has how many colors? – Seven
• All but one of the United States are located in North America. Which state is not? – Hawaii
• What do we call a scientist who studies rocks? – a geologist
• What is the name of the closest star to earth? – The sun
• Where were the Olympic Games invented? – Greece
• Water boils at how many degrees? – 100 degrees Celcius
• The young one of a goat is called a ? – Kid.
• When tectonic plates shift, they cause which phenomenon on earth? – Earthquake
• How many times can the earth fit in the sun? – A million

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5th-grade history trivia questions with answers

You might be good at historical facts, but do you have a more excellent grasp of history than a 5th grader? Find out with the next batch of 5th-grade trivia games:

• In 1912, a famous ocean liner sank because it hit an iceberg. What was its name? – The Titanic
• Which is the national bird of the United States? – The American Bald Eagle
• Which American president was assassinated in 1963? – John F. Kennedy
• Who was the last Queen of France? – Marie Antoinette
• In 1492, which Italian explorer ‘discovered’ America? – Christopher Columbus 
• Which famous Roman general declared himself the dictator of the Roman empire? – Julius Caesar
• The first president of the United States of America was called? – George Washington
• Which American activist is famous for standing against racism by refusing to stand on a bus? – Rosa Parks
• Who is the prominent American Baptist minister best known for his ‘I have a dream speech?
• Who accompanied Neil Armstrong when man first landed on the moon? – Edwin’ Buzz’ Aldrin
• The Statue of Liberty in the United States was a gift from which country? – France
• During which American Civil war battle was there the highest number of casualties? – The Battle of Gettysburg
• When was the United States’ civil war? – between 1861 to 1865
• In 1790, the states Virginia and Maryland gave part of their land to create which territory? – Washington D.C. 
• Name the largest continent – Asia
• Words that sound the same are called? – Homonyms
• A baseball team consists of how many players? – Nine
• In which decade did Hong Kong break free from British rule and back to Chinese rule? – 1990s (1997)
• Animals that have hair or fur and suckle their young ones are called? – Mammals
• A material that does not conduct electrical current is called? – An Insulator
• A peanut is commonly referred to as a nut, but what particular group does it belong to? Legumes

Maths 5th-grade trivia games 

• What is the longest side of a long angled triangle known as? – The hypotenuse
• How many degrees does a right angle have? – 90 degrees
• A foot is how many inches long? – 12 inches
• A leap year has how many days? – 366 days
• How many minutes are there in six hours? – 360 minutes
• If I gave you five dozen fruits, how many would you have? – 60 fruits
• What would you call each part if you were to divide something into four equal parts? – A quarter
• I had 17 oranges, and my mother bought 15 more; how many oranges did we have altogether? – 32
• How many wheels will ten tricycles and 13 bicycles have in total? – 56
• The Roman Numeral symbol CL represents which number. – 150
• My morning flight was supposed to be at 7:30 a.m but got delayed by 45 minutes. At what time did we leave? – 8:15 a.m

• When saying the time, we talk about a.m and p.m. What do they stand for in full? – Ante meridiem and post meridiem
• Which is heavier, between 1kg of feathers and 1kg of stones? – They both weigh the same
• A trapezium has how many sides? – Four sides
• Calculate (445 – 80)/1 – 365
• What temperature is equal both in Celcius as well as in Fahrenheit? – -40 degrees  
• A heptagon as how many sides? – 7
• A triangle with all three sides equal is called? – Equilateral triangle
• Name the smallest prime number – 2
• Which is the only number that does not have a Ruman Numberal symbol? – Zero
• Name the smallest perfect number. – 6

Geography 5th-grade trivia questions

• What is the largest continent in the world? Asia
• Which ocean is the largest in terms of area? Pacific Ocean
• What is the capital city of Canada? Ottawa
• Which country is known as “The Land Down Under”? AAustralia
• What is the longest river in Africa? Nile River
• Name the mountain range that includes Mount Everest. The Himalayas
• Which country is famous for its tulips, windmills, and wooden shoes? Netherlands
• What is the capital city of Brazil? Brasília
• Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”? Japan
• What is the largest desert in the world? Sahara Desert
• Name the five oceans of the world. Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern (Antarctic), Arctic
• Which country is famous for the Great Barrier Reef? Australia
• What is the capital city of France? Paris
• Which country is located on the Scandinavian Peninsula? Norway
• Name the country that is known for its pyramids and the Nile River. Egypt
• What is the capital city of China? Beijing
• Which country is home to the Amazon Rainforest? Brazil
• Name the country that is known for its fjords and Vikings. Norway
• What is the largest country in South America? Brazil
• Which country is known for the Taj Mahal? India
• What is the capital city of Italy? Rome
• Name the continent that is also a country. Australia
• Which country is known for its fjords, geysers, and hot springs? Iceland
• What is the largest country in South America? Brazil
• Name the largest waterfall in the world. Angel Falls (located in Venezuela)
• Which country is famous for the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu? Peru
• What is the capital city of South Africa? Pretoria (executive capital), Cape Town (legislative capital), and Bloemfontein (judicial capital)
• Which country is known for its tulips and windmills? Netherlands
• Name the famous mountain range in North America that stretches from Canada to New Mexico. Rocky Mountains
• What is the smallest country in the world? Vatican City

Arts trivia questions for 5th-graders

• Who painted the Mona Lisa? Leonardo da Vinci
• Which artist is famous for cutting off a part of his ear? Vincent van Gogh
• Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet? William Shakespeare
• Which famous sculptor created the statue of David? Michelangelo
• Who composed the famous symphony called Symphony No. 5? Ludwig van Beethoven
• Which artist painted The Starry Night? Vincent van Gogh
• What is the world’s longest running Broadway musical? The Phantom of the Opera
• Who wrote the Harry Potter book series? J.K. Rowling
• Which artist is known for his drip painting technique? Jackson Pollock
• Who wrote the famous novel To Kill a Mockingbird? Harper Lee
• Who is the famous playwright behind the tragedy Macbeth? William Shakespeare
• Who painted The Last Supper? Leonardo da Vinci
• Who composed the famous piece of music called Für Elise? Ludwig van Beethoven
• Who wrote the classic children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Roald Dahl
• Which artist created the sculpture The Thinker? Auguste Rodin
• Who is the author of the Chronicles of Narnia series? C.S. Lewis
• Which artist is known for painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling? Michelangelo
• Who composed the ballet The Nutcracker? Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
• Who is the author of the famous book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Jeff Kinney
• Which artist is famous for his melting clocks painting called The Persistence of Memory? Salvador Dalí

Space trivia questions for 5th graders

• What is the closest planet to the Sun? Mercury
• Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”? Mars
• What is the largest planet in our solar system? Jupiter
• Which planet has a prominent ring system? Saturn
• Name the natural satellite that orbits the Earth. Moon
• What is the hottest planet in our solar system? Venus
• Which planet is famous for its big red spot? Jupiter
• What is the smallest planet in our solar system? Mercury
• Which planet is known for its beautiful rings? Saturn
• Name the dwarf planet that used to be considered the ninth planet in our solar system. Pluto
• What is the largest moon in our solar system? Ganymede (moon of Jupiter)
• Which planet has the most moons in our solar system? Jupiter
• What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system? Milky Way
• What is the process called when a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid? Sublimation
• What is the term for a star that suddenly becomes very bright and then fades away over time? Supernova
• What is the name of the biggest and brightest star in our solar system? Sun
• What is the name of the space agency that landed astronauts on the moon? : NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
• What is the term for the path that an object takes as it revolves around another object in space? Orbit
• Name the first artificial satellite launched into space. Sputnik 1
• What is the study of celestial objects, such as stars, planets, and galaxies, called? Astronomy

Bugs trivia questions for 5th graders

• What are insects with two pairs of wings called? Diptera or flies
• Which insect is known for its ability to produce light through bioluminescence? Fireflies
• What is the largest species of butterfly in the world? The Atlas Moth
• Which insect is famous for its ability to walk on water? Water striders
• What is the process called when an insect transforms from a larva to an adult? Metamorphosis
• Which insect is known for its ability to produce silk? Silkworms
• What is the smallest species of bee in the world?Sweat Bee
• Which bug is famous for its loud chirping sound during summer nights? Crickets
• What is the largest order of insects in the animal kingdom? AColeoptera or beetles
• Which insect is known for its painful sting? Wasps
• What is the name of the hard outer covering that protects an insect’s body? Exoskeleton
• Which bug is known for its ability to camouflage itself by changing colors? Stick insects
• What is the term for an insect that feeds on the blood of other animals? Parasite or Vampire insect
• Which insect is famous for its ability to carry objects many times its own weight? Ants
• What is the stage between a caterpillar and a butterfly called? Chrysalis or pupa
• Which insect is known for its ability to jump long distances? Grasshoppers
• What is the name of the silk-spinning structures created by spiders? Spiderwebs
• Which bug is famous for its ability to make a loud buzzing sound by rubbing its wings together? Cicadas
• What is the primary purpose of an insect’s antennae? To sense their surroundings, including smell and touch
• Which insect is known for its distinctive bright colors and patterns to warn predators of its toxicity? Poison dart frogs

Entertainment trivia questions for 5th graders

• Who is the creator of the Harry Potter book series? J.K. Rowling
• What is the highest-grossing movie franchise of all time? Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
• Which animated film features a snow queen named Elsa and her sister Anna? Frozen
• Who is the main character in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series? Greg Heffley
• Name the band that released the hit song “Dynamite.” BTS
• Who is the famous wizard in the Lord of the Rings series? Gandalf
• What is the highest-grossing animated film of all time? Disney’s The Lion King (1994)
• Which singer is known as the “King of Pop”? Michael Jackson
• Name the famous children’s author who wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Roald Dahl
• Who is the main character in the Star Wars series? Luke Skywalker
• What is the popular video game that features building and survival elements? Minecraft
• Name the magical school in the Harry Potter series. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
• Who is the creator of the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants? Stephen Hillenburg
• What is the highest-grossing film of all time (as of 2021)?Avengers: Endgame
• Name the superhero team consisting of Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, and Thor. The Avengers
• Which singer is known for hits like “Bad Guy” and “Ocean Eyes”? Billie Eilish
• What is the famous catchphrase of the Minions from the Despicable Me series? “Banana!”
• Who is the iconic character from Disney’s The Little Mermaid? Ariel
• Name the famous wizard in the Harry Potter series who is known as “The Boy Who Lived.” Harry Potter
• Which famous game show features contestants answering questions to win cash prizes? Jeopardy!

Are you smarter than a 5th grader quiz?

You can also have fun with your friends and family members by asking these general knowledge questions in our 5th-grade trivia games:

• Name all the Great Lakes in the United States. – Lake Michigan, Eerie, Huron, and Superior
• Which two countries brag about bagging the most gold medals in the modern Olympic games? The United States and the former Soviet Union
• Name the largest country in Europe in terms of acreage. – France
• In which city in South America is the famous statue of Jesus Christ on top of a mountain? Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• In the 13th century, what was the name of the modern-day city of Istanbul? – Constantinople
• Name the most widely grown crop in the United States. – Corn
• In the 1960s, which two countries were caught up in the famous race to the moon? – The United States and the Soviet Union
• Name the only continent without spiders – Antarctica.
• How many years did the British rule India? – 89 years, from 1858 to 1947
• Which city is known historically for being the first to experience an atomic bomb attack? – Hiroshima
• Which is the largest desert in the entire world? – Antarctica
• Machu Pichu is one of the seven wonders of the world. In which South American country is it located? – Peru
• The famous statue of Liberty is located in which United States city? – New York City
• Which English playwright wrote the famous play ‘Romeo and Juliet’? – William Shakespeare
• In the South American continent, which is the most widely spoken language? – Spanish
• The national flag of the United States is known as the? – The Star-Spangled Banner or The Star and Stripes
• How many pounds does a gallon of water weigh? – 8 pounds
• A moving object produces energy. What is the name of the energy? – Kinetic energy
• What is the name of a compound that is made up of combining two or more metals? – An Alloy
• When you say, ‘I am a very good drummer,’ ‘very’ is what part of speech? – adverb
• A liter is equivalent to how many milliliters? – 1000
• Which is the largest hot desert in the world? – The Sahara Desert
• How many countries are there in the entire world? – 195

5th-grade trivia jeopardy 

Try out these jeopardy-style 5th-grade trivia games and see if you get the correct answers:

• How many oceans are there in the world? – Four: Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and the Arctic
• What is a group of crows known as? – A murder
• What is the animal group known as a pride? – Lions
• Which Italian artist and engineer drew the famous Monalisa painting? – Leonardo da Vinci
• The Eiffel Tower is a monument and distinctive symbol of which city? – Paris, France
• How many hearts does an octopus have? – 3
• What is a lunar eclipse – When the earth is between the sun and the moon
• What is the name of the toy cowboy in the Disney movie Toy Story? – Woody
• What is the actual name of the Harry Potter actor? – Daniel Radcliffe
• Which American writer created the classic book characters Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer? – Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
• In English grammar, which words are known as ‘article’? – A, An, and The
• Name the only country that is also a continent. – Australia
• What are the imaginary lines of longitude that run around the earth vertically, also known as? – Meridians
• Which is the most spoken language in Quebec province, Canada? – French
• What is the name of the river that separates the United States from Mexico? – The Rio Gr5ande
• Which is the largest country in the entire world in terms of acreage? – Russia

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• What is the name of our galaxy? – The Milky Way
• Name the part of the human eye that controls the light entering the eye – The pupil
• What is the thinnest of the earth’s four layers called? – The Crust, the thickest is the mantle
• What do you call animals that do not have backbones? – Invertebrates
• Matter is divided into three states. Name them – Solid, gas, and liquid
• While most insects have six legs, how many legs does a spider have? – eight
• What are the opposite angles in a parallelogram called – Complementary
• The Mariana Trench is the world’s oceans deepest part. In which ocean is it found? – The Pacific Ocean