About This Test
This placement test assesses knowledge of major historical events, figures, and concepts from both U.S. History and World History. Questions progress from foundational knowledge to more advanced analysis, helping identify where your student should begin their history studies.
Duration
Approximately 30 minutes
Questions
50 questions total
Coverage
U.S. & World History
Results
Detailed era analysis
What This Test Assumes
- Basic reading comprehension at 4th grade level
- General awareness of major historical events
- Understanding of basic timeline concepts (before/after)
U.S. History Topics
Colonial America
American Revolution
Constitution
Westward Expansion
Civil War
Reconstruction
Immigration
Progressive Era
Great Depression
Civil Rights
Modern America
World History Topics
Ancient Civilizations
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Age of Exploration
Age of Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Imperialism
World War I
World War II
Cold War
Modern World
Instructions
- Find a quiet place with no distractions
- Read each question carefully
- Choose the best answer from the options provided
- Answer every question - guessing is okay
- Work at a steady pace through all questions
- If a question seems too hard, make your best guess and move on