47 Fun 5th Grade Trivia Questions and Answers

If youโ€™re looking for a way to gauge how your 5th grader is getting on at school, my 5th grade trivia questions are the perfect solution!

The targeted 5th grade trivia questions here include all the topics your child should be learning about this academic year to allow you to identify their strengths and the subjects that may require some more work.ย 

Every child who takes part in these 5th grade trivia questions will find their niche, and each sub-topic has questions with varying difficulty levels.

Those who participate will receive instant feedback thanks to the โ€˜show answerโ€˜ button!

You donโ€™t need to have a 5th grader to play; if you donโ€™t, are you smarter than a 10-year-old? Letโ€™s find out!

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General 5th Grade Trivia Questions and Answers

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All pupils in 5th grade will be between the age of 10 and 11 and follow the Common Core standards for the 5th grade curriculum.

Generally, those in 5th grade will be in their last year of elementary school, although this can differ depending on the region.ย 

In the first batch of 5th grade trivia questions, I have included things that children of this age will be learning in school and some general knowledge questions.ย 

This set of 5th grade trivia questions is the largest and โ€“ I think โ€“ the most fun to complete.ย 

Letโ€™s begin!ย 

1: Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington.
2: If using a standard U.S. measuring cup, how many grams are in 2 cups?
480 grams.
3: Which ancient civilization invented the modern-day calendar?
The Roman Empire.
4: What is the fastest human sense?
Hearing.
5: What is the capital of Denmark?
Copenhagen.
6: Where do players waiting to take their turn to bat sit on the baseball field?
The dugout.
7: Which book series was created by English Author J.K. Rowling?
Harry Potter.
8: Which Simpsons character wears an orange dress?
Lisa Simpson.
9: Who discovered and named the force of gravity in 1665?
Sir Isaac Newton.
10: Who famously said that they dreamed their children would live in a nation where they're 'judged by the content of the character and not the color of their skin'?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
11: Which is the strongest human bone?
Femur.
12: What is the currency in the UK?
Sterling.
13: What type of Pokemon is Pikachu?
Electric.
14: Which is the largest country in the world?
Russia.
15: What is the largest human organ?
Skin.
16: Who sang 'All I Want For Christmas is You'?
Mariah Carey.
17: Which is the largest and deepest ocean in the world?
The Pacific Ocean.
18: What is the mobile version of Minecraft called?
Minecraft Earth.
19: What is the smallest planet in the solar system since the declassification of Pluto?
Mercury.
20: Which two countries are separated by The Rio Grande?
Mexico and the United States.

Mathematics 5th Grade Trivia Questions and Answers

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Key Mathematics Common Core standards for this yearโ€™s students include more complex math than previous years, such as classifying and categorizing two-dimensional figures, understanding volume, converting measurements, and interpreting numerical expressions.ย 

This academic year, students will also work on their algebraic thinking (ah, the days of finger counting and number charts seem so long ago!)

5th grade can certainly be a challenging year for this subject. My specialist 5th grade trivia questions will provide a window into how well your child is grasping the subject.

Letโ€™s begin!

1: A polygon with 6 sides is known as a what?
Hexagon.
2: In a fraction, is the numerator the number above or the number below?
Above.
3: Of what is LCM an abbreviation?
Least Common Multiple.
4: The candy costs $1.35, and Tommy pays with a $2 bill. How much change should he receive?
$0.65
5: 7594 to the nearest 10 is?
7590.
6: Bobby's bakery sells 94 Birthday cakes per day at $15 each. How much money will it have made in 4 days?
$5,520.
7: What are the missing numbers in this sequence: โ€ฆ, 42, 49, โ€ฆ, 63, โ€ฆ.?
35, 56, 70.
8: What is 444 in hours and minutes?
7 hours, 24 minutes.
9: What is x worth here: X + 12 + 8 = 30?
10.

Science 5th Grade Trivia Questions and Answers

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While reasoning, essays, and classroom-based learning continue this year, 5th grade science can be an enjoyable time as students start to conduct exciting experiments when investigating topics.ย 

Students will build on knowledge in many scientific areas this year, such as motion and sound, electricity and magnetism, the human body, animals and plants, and the earth and space.ย 

Science standards vary depending on your state, so if youโ€™re unsure of the syllabus this year, it is best to consult your childโ€™s teacher โ€“ the following science 5th grade trivia questions are tailored to this age. Still, they may not be on your childโ€™s timetable this year.ย 

Letโ€™s see how well your childโ€™s science skills are developing!

1: Which gas is necessary for breathing?
Oxygen.
2: What is a group of crows called?
A murder.
3: What force resists motion between two objects?
Friction.
4: What weather tool is used to measure air pressure?
Barometer.
5: What will shifts in air pressure from high to low result in?
Wind.
6: What is the center of a cell called?
Nucleus.
7: What is the problem with using styrofoam in relation to the environment?
It does not decompose.
8: What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid.
9: When heat is transferred through a liquid or gas, what is this known as?
Convection.

Social Studies 5th Grade Trivia Questions and Answers

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If Math and Science arenโ€™t your things, you may be more interested in social studies, which can be defined as the human experience (past and present).ย 

5th grade social studies may include lessons on American and world history, geography, religious education, political science, notable people, places, and the environment.

As 5th graders develop social studies learning, they will become adept at analyzing events, pre, and post, to make connections and compare. Social studies donโ€™t shy away from catastrophes, great injustice, poverty, famine, and the corrupt.ย 

Many find this a fascinating subject, and I hope the following 5th grade trivia questions open up some interesting conversations with your 5th grader.ย 

Here we go!

1: What war occurred between 2 April 1861 and 9 April 1865?
The American Civil War.
2: How many countries are in Africa?
54.
3: Around what percentage of the earth's surface is covered with water?
70%
4: In what year did Black History Month become nationally recognized in the US?
1976.
5: What are the largest contributors to global climate change?
Fossil fuels.
6: Which President was assassinated in 1963?
John F. Kennedy.
7: Where is The Great Barrier Reef?
The Pacific Ocean.
8: What nationality is young activist Greta Thunberg?
Swedish.
9: Where is the New York Stock Exchange based?
Wall Street, NYC.

More 5th Grade Trivia Questions โ€“ Video

How well did you do with my 5th grade trivia questions? The more trivia you do, the greater your creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills will become! On that note, here are some more to try:

Thank you for participating in these 5th grade trivia questions. Remember, trivia is a fun exercise for the whole family, and the benefits of it can be immense! See you soon for another great trivia challenge!

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