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Past and Present Quiz (Grade 5)

Free printable past versus present multiple choice quiz for Grade 5. Students choose how everyday life has changed over time.

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History · Grade 5

Past and Present Quiz

Circle the correct answer for each question comparing the past and the present.

  1. 1.
    Long ago people travelled by horse and cart. A common way to travel today is by:
    • a) Sailing ship only
    • b) Camel only
    • c) Walking only
    • d) Car
  2. 2.
    Before washing machines, clothes were washed:
    • a) In the microwave
    • b) By computers
    • c) By robots
    • d) By hand
  3. 3.
    In the past, people lit their homes with candles. Today we mostly use:
    • a) Campfires
    • b) The Sun only
    • c) Torchlight only
    • d) Electric lights
  4. 4.
    Long ago, people kept in touch by writing:
    • a) Text messages
    • b) Emails
    • c) Video calls
    • d) Letters
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