Choose a question from the list and write an essay about it, aiming for it to be around 500 words. You will need to research the area of history that it is based on in order to form your own answer to the question and then write up your ideas, including evidence from what you have found out.

This essay can be written by hand or on a computer/iPad. If you are struggling for a device at home, you are welcome to use one at school.

An example structure of the essay could be:

• Introduction - stating your point of view with a summary of your main evidence
• 4-5 paragraphs - each one based on a different point to answer the question
• Conclusion - stating your final answer to the question

Your essay should include:

• Your opinion backed up by history facts
• Key dates and time periods involved
• Any important people involved in the specific period

Essay options:

• What was life like for children in Victorian Britain?
• Why did America fight for independence in 1775?
• Why was the Mayan Empire so successful?
• What impact did the British Empire have on India?
• What’s so important about the Magna Carta?
• What led to the abolition of the slave trade in Britain in 1807?
• Why was the Battle of Hastings a turning point in British history?

Our history quiz is based on our history curriculum across the school and includes questions based on specific knowledge as well as historical skills.

In order to revise, you will need to explore our history knowledge organisers. For each one, look at the key learning and the key vocabulary. You can find our knowledge organisers below.

For extra revision, you can also take a look at the BBC Bitesize information about history, which you can find here.

When you are ready to take the quiz, ask your class teacher.