PagineCalifornia Grade 8 Social Studies Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Grade 8 social studies practice tests for California, written to the California Common Core State Standards, NGSS and History–Social Science Framework. Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~20 questions each
- Answer keys
- Free
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All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
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What these tests cover
Course: US History to 1914
Skills across all five tests: US history (21) · Government (21) · My state (15) · Geography (10) · Civics (9) · Revolution (8) · Chronology (5) · Colonial America (4) · World history (4) · Rights (3)
Each test mixes questions about your state with history, geography, civics and economics at this level.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- The tallest trees on Earth, coast redwoods, grow in…
A. southern Florida B. west Texas C. northern California D. upstate New YorkShow answer
northern California - The 1848 discovery at Sutter’s Mill started the…
A. Klondike Gold Rush B. Civil War C. California Gold Rush D. Dust BowlShow answer
California Gold Rush - California became a state in…
A. 1900 B. 1848 C. 1776 D. 1850Show answer
1850 - What is the capital of Indiana?
A. Des Moines B. Montpelier C. Jefferson City D. IndianapolisShow answer
Indianapolis
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these California Grade 8 Social Studies practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 20 questions each. Each test mixes questions about your state with history, geography, civics and economics at this level. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the California curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the California Common Core State Standards, NGSS and History–Social Science Framework — History, Geography, Civics & government, Economics. Pagine summarizes the curriculum in its own words and links to the official documents.
Can I print them?
Yes. Every test has a printable version with an answer key.
Are these official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.