Conversation questions

• What is your favourite historical event? Why?
• Who is a famous person from history you admire?
• What country do you think has the most interesting history?
• Can you name a historical site in your country?
• What do you know about ancient Egypt?
• How did people live in the past?
• What is a popular story or legend from your country’s history?
• Why do you think history is important?
• What is your favourite book or movie about history?
• Can you name a famous battle? What happened?
• Who was a great leader in history? What did they do?
• What was life like during World War II?
• How did inventions change the world in the past?
• What are some traditions in your culture that come from history?
• How do you feel about history lessons in school?
• What is one thing you learned recently about history?
• Can you name a historical figure from your city?
• What is a significant event that changed your country?
• How did people communicate in the past?
• What role did women play in history?
• What is a historical costume you find interesting?
• How did transportation change over time?
• What was a popular food in the past?
• What is your opinion on history documentaries?
• How do you think technology will change history in the future?
• Can you tell me about a famous explorer?
• What was the role of religion in ancient times?
• What is your favourite museum? Why do you like it?
• How did people celebrate important events in history?
• Can you think of a time when a small event changed history?
• What is a famous discovery in history?
• How do people remember important dates in history?
• What are some myths or legends from your culture?
• Can you name a historical song? What is it about?
• What did people do for fun in the past?
• How has fashion changed throughout history?
• What is a famous painting from history? Why is it important?
• How did people travel long distances in history?
• Can you name a time when people fought for their rights?
• What historical event do you think affected the world the most?
• How did people learn before there were schools?
• What is a historical festival in your country?
• Who is a famous scientist from history? What did they discover?
• How did trade change societies in the past?
• What was the impact of the printing press?
• Can you tell me about a famous invention from history?
• How do you think people felt during major wars?
• What was the role of youth in historical movements?
• If you could visit any time in history, when would it be and why?