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Turn history notes into a Kahoot-style history quiz

Upload a PDF, slides or notes and get multiple-choice, true/false or open questions with explanations. Start with the free plan and no credit card.

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Why a custom history quiz beats a generic one

A Kahoot-style history quiz works best when it reflects the exact chapter, lecture or unit a class is covering. Fixed question banks often drift from what was taught, so students spend time on material they never saw. Building the quiz from your own notes or slides keeps the focus on the events, dates and causes that will appear on the test.

Questions are drawn from your uploaded PDFs, slides, notes or page photos.
Multiple choice, true/false and short answer formats are available.
Each question includes an explanation of the correct answer.
PDF and DOCX export is included on Plus; QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML are on Pro.

Example history quiz questions and answers

Which 1215 document did King John seal at Runnymede?Magna Carta. It limited the king's power and established that he was subject to the law.

True or false: the Berlin Wall fell in 1991.False. The wall opened on November 9, 1989, and dismantling followed in the months after.

Which treaty formally ended World War I between the Allies and Germany in 1919?The Treaty of Versailles. It imposed territorial losses and reparations on Germany.

Who was the first Roman emperor?Augustus, who ruled from 27 BC. He transformed the Roman Republic into an empire in practice.

What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan after World War II?To provide US economic aid for rebuilding Western Europe, which aimed to stabilize economies and limit Soviet influence.

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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. The text is read and turned into quiz questions drawn from what you actually covered.

Three question types

Choose multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions. Each one comes with an explanation so students learn why the right answer is right.

Export when you need it

Free plans study in the browser. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for learning management systems.

How it works

Upload your history material

Add a chapter PDF, lecture slides, or typed notes on the topic you are reviewing.

Generate the quiz

DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations for each one.

Review and run it

Study the quiz in your browser, or export it on a paid plan for a class or a printed review sheet.

Explanations matter as much as the questions. When a student misses a question about the Treaty of Versailles, the explanation shows the reason behind the answer, which is more useful than a score alone. Mixing multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions also tests recall from different angles.

If you want a ready-made game, the quickest route is to generate one from the material you already have. That way the questions match your course rather than a generic history syllabus.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should a history quiz have for a class review?

Ten to 20 questions usually fit a 15 to 20 minute review. Mixing multiple choice with true/false keeps students focused without making the quiz feel long.

How can a history quiz help students remember events and dates?

Ask about causes and consequences as well as dates, so students have to understand the sequence rather than memorize one number. Reading the explanation after each miss helps the event stick.

Can I export a history quiz to Moodle or QTI?

Yes, Moodle XML and QTI 2.1 export are on the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. PDF and DOCX export are included on Plus, which costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month.

Is there a free plan to try it first?

Yes, the Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. Students get 40% off a paid plan with a school email.

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