History can often seem like a series of dry dates and facts, but it doesn’t have to be! Incorporating humor into a history lesson can transform a dull classroom experience into an engaging and lively discussion.
Asking funny and sarcastic questions, whether to lighten the mood or to entertain your history teacher with some witty quips, can lead to intriguing conversations and unexpected insights into historical events.
This article contains 60 amusing questions to ask your history teacher that will make you laugh and show off your wit while also respecting the past. So grab a notepad or parchment and get ready to explore the world of humor!
60 Funny Questions to Ask a History Teacher
- If Cleopatra had a YouTube channel, what would she vlog about?
- Would you say Lincoln’s beard was a strategic political move?
- If we could time travel, would you prefer to meet a dinosaur or attend a medieval banquet?
- How do you think ancient Egyptians dealt with modern problems, like running late to a pyramid build?
- If Napoleon had a signature drink, what would it be?
- Was the Trojan Horse just a really elaborate gift?
- If George Washington were alive today, would he have a TikTok?
- What would be the title of the reality show featuring the Founding Fathers?
- Are we sure Marie Antoinette actually said “Let them eat cake,” or could it have been a case of bad PR?
- If you could erase one historical blunder, what would it be besides my last test score?
- Is there a secret society of history teachers plotting world domination?
- If history were a high school, which historical figure would be the class clown?
- Did the Greeks have their own version of a ‘Hillbilly Elegy’?
- What would Julius Caesar post on his Facebook page?
- If you had to invent a historical meme, what would it say?
- Why do we never hear about the history of chocolate? Isn’t that the most delicious oversight?
- Which historical figure would most likely win a hot dog eating contest?
- Can we blame the Titanic on overambitious shipbuilders?
- If Viking warriors had social media, what hashtags would they use?
- Are we sure Spartans didn’t just want an excuse to wear skirts?
- Do you think ancient Romans debated about “the good old days?
- If the Renaissance artists had Instagram, would they take selfies with their canvases?
- How often do you think Genghis Khan updated his LinkedIn profile?
- What would be the name of a sitcom set in medieval times?
- Were medieval knights just cosplayers who took it too seriously?
- If we could gather all Ozymandias’s statues, would they form a terrible band?
- Do you think Benjamin Franklin would have invented the selfie stick?
- What would be the first rule of a history teacher’s secret club?
- Could we hire Shakespeare to write an ad for history class?
- Was the Boston Tea Party really just a misunderstood tea time?
- Would the ancient Greeks consider Netflix a serious pastime?
- If you could have dinner with one historical figure, would you worry about the conversation being awkward?
- Which historical period do you think would win in a dance-off?
- Does every history teacher have a secret stash of ‘bad history jokes’?
- If you had to survive on one food from history, what would it be?
- Were ancient civilizations just trying to beat each other in ‘who built the tallest pyramid’?
- If you had to retell a historical event with emojis, which would it be?
- Do you think any of the Founding Fathers ever binge-watched anything?
- What would be the historical version of a ‘FOMO’ (Fear of Missing Out)?
- If Shakespeare had a podcast, what topics would he cover?
- Are pirates just misunderstood mariners seeking treasure and adventure?
- If historical figures attended group therapy, who would be the first to sign up?
- What conspiracy theories do you think were relevant during the French Revolution?
- Which ancient civilization would be the worst at modern dating?
- If George Washington threw a party, would anyone actually show up?
- Do you think Stonehenge was just one big ancient art installation?
- If you could hack history, would you take the opportunity?
- Which historical disaster would make an excellent reality TV show?
- Did medieval people have fashion police, or was anything acceptable?
- What do you think caused the fall of the Roman Empire: bad leadership or bad WiFi?
- If you could create a meme from the signing of the Declaration of Independence, what would it say?
- Who do you think would be the biggest diva in history?
- If the ancient Egyptians had pets, what do you think they favored?
- Do you think Anne Boleyn ever considered running a busy café?
- Was the Cold War just a misunderstanding about who had the best snacks?
- If you could slap a “Do Not Disturb” sign on one historical event, which would it be?
- Are history books just the world’s longest gossip columns?
- Why didn’t cave people ever try indoor plumbing?
- If Julius Caesar had a catchphrase, would it be?
- Do you think history is just one long series of fortunate events?
1. If Cleopatra had a YouTube channel, what would she vlog about?
Spice up the class with this amazing question. Imagine Cleopatra reviewing beauty products or giving makeup tutorials inspired by ancient Egyptian techniques. It would be a mix of glamor and history.
2. Would you say Lincoln’s beard was a strategic political move?
Switch up the boring class to an interesting one with this philosophical question. You never know, Lincoln’s iconic facial hair might have given him an edge; after all, who can take a man with such a majestic beard seriously?
3. If we could time travel, would you prefer to meet a dinosaur or attend a medieval banquet?
This question brings the thrill of dinosaurs against feasting like royalty, cutting across medieval settings to spice up history our inner adventurer.
4. How do you think ancient Egyptians dealt with modern problems, like running late to a pyramid build?
A humorous thought on how pharaohs would tackle today’s chaotic deadlines while balancing pyramid schemes is a refueling question to energize the student.
5. If Napoleon had a signature drink, what would it be?
Also brainstorming on a question that involves a leader known for his small stature but grand ambitions is a perfect fun fueling question to ask your teacher
Just imagine Napoleon sipping on a “Short Stack” cocktail?
6. Was the Trojan Horse just a really elaborate gift?
This lighthearted suggestion can draw parallels between the art of gift-giving and the art of war.
7. If George Washington were alive today, would he have a TikTok?
Ask this question and sit back to watch as crazy responses unfold. The founding father could still be a trending figure, sharing wisdom like “Who needs wigs when you can have great hair?”
8. What would be the title of the reality show featuring the Founding Fathers?
Spend some moments with your teacher and friends imagining “Keeping Up with the Founding Fathers” and engulf the drama that would unroll.
9. Are we sure Marie Antoinette actually said “Let them eat cake”?
Playing with semantics,use this question to highlight how historical narratives often become distorted and sensationalized.
10. If you could erase one historical blunder, what would it be besides my last test score?
Students can bond when sharing their own blunders while wishing they could change the past. This question is that one question that will create the bond.
11. Is there a secret society of history teachers plotting world domination?
This humorous question catches the imagination; the sarcasm of the idea that history teachers could easily run an underground civilization.
12. If history were a high school, which historical figure would be the class clown?
Use this question to know each person in your school’s stereotypical roles, from the teacher’s pet to the rebellious classmate.
13. Did the Greeks have their own version of a ‘Hillbilly Elegy’?
Suggesting a unique cultural commentary amidst your peers brings a laugh while prompting discussions about literature across ages.
14. What would Julius Caesar post on his Facebook page?
A great way to engage with historical personalities online while sharing their achievements in a new light.
15. If you had to invent a historical meme, what would it say?
Memes are contemporary; bridging these with history illuminates humor’s timelessness. Ask this question in class to get varieties of opinions about it.
16. Why do we never hear about the history of chocolate? Isn’t that the most delicious oversight?
Ask this sarcastic question to champion the battle for historical injustice and encourage conversations about undiscovered narratives.
17. Which historical figure would most likely win a hot dog eating contest?
Here is a quirky question that lightheartedly challenges perceptions of figures like Genghis Khan or Thomas Jefferson.
18. Can we blame the Titanic on overambitious shipbuilders?
Addressing historical failures in a lighthearted way encourages critical thinking in the classes about causes and consequences.
19. If Viking warriors had social media, what hashtags would they use?
Use this question to humorously contemplate how modern communication would fit the daring personalities of historical figures.
20. Are we sure Spartans didn’t just want an excuse to wear skirts?
Use this question to dive into the absurdity of military culture, and to appreciate its distinctiveness.
21. Do you think ancient Romans debated about “the good old days?
Creating an amusing comparison with this question will connect generations and show the continuity of nostalgia.
22. If Renaissance artists had Instagram, would they take selfies with their canvases?
Use this funny question to creatively go back in time to the Renaissance period.
23. How often do you think Genghis Khan updated his LinkedIn profile?
You can take a jab at the importance of networking, regardless of historical context, using this question.
24. What would be the name of a sitcom set in medieval times?
Engaging your teacher and classmates in historical conversation like this will add fun to a dry hus class
25. Were medieval knights just cosplayers who took it too seriously?
Discussing the acts of medieval knights can be an engaging and interesting topic to ward off boredom because this will bring about different mental imagery that are fascinating.
26. If we could gather all Ozymandias’s statues, would they form a terrible band?
Pondering on failed legacies is a perfect laughable discourse.
27. Do you think Benjamin Franklin would have invented the selfie stick?
Suggests that Franklin, a man of many inventions, would appreciate modern conveniences to start a debatable discourse.
28. What would be the first rule of a history teacher’s secret club?
A humorous take on the exclusive nature of classroom dynamics is another funny question to ask your history teacher.
29. Could we hire Shakespeare to write an ad for history class?
Here is a tease that is perfect for engaging learners.
30. Was the Boston Tea Party really just a misunderstood tea time?
This question prompts thinking about key historical moments and consequences that ripple through time.
Other Funny Questions to Ask a History Teacher
31. Would the ancient Greeks consider Netflix a serious pastime?
32. If you could have dinner with one historical figure, would you worry about the conversation being awkward?
33. Which historical period do you think would win in a dance-off?
34. Does every history teacher have a secret stash of ‘bad history jokes’?
35. If you had to survive on one food from history, what would it be?
36. Were ancient civilizations just trying to beat each other in ‘who built the tallest pyramid’?
37. If you had to retell a historical event with emojis, which would it be?
38. Do you think any of the Founding Fathers ever binge-watched anything?
39. What would be the historical version of a ‘FOMO’ (Fear of Missing Out)?
40. If Shakespeare had a podcast, what topics would he cover?
41. Are pirates just misunderstood mariners seeking treasure and adventure?
42. If historical figures attended group therapy, who would be the first to sign up?
43. What conspiracy theories do you think were relevant during the French Revolution?
44. Which ancient civilization would be the worst at modern dating?
45. If George Washington threw a party, would anyone actually show up?
46. Do you think Stonehenge was just one big ancient art installation?
47. If you could hack history, would you take the opportunity?
48. Which historical disaster would make an excellent reality TV show?
49. Did medieval people have fashion police, or was anything acceptable?
50. What do you think caused the fall of the Roman Empire: bad leadership or bad WiFi?
51. If you could create a meme from the signing of the Declaration of Independence, what would it say?
52. Who do you think would be the biggest diva in history?
53. If the ancient Egyptians had pets, what do you think they favored?
54. Do you think Anne Boleyn ever considered running a busy café?
55. Was the Cold War just a misunderstanding about who had the best snacks?
56. If you could slap a “Do Not Disturb” sign on one historical event, which would it be?
57. Are history books just the world’s longest gossip columns?
58. Why didn’t cave people ever try indoor plumbing?
59. If Julius Caesar had a catchphrase, would it be?
60. Do you think history is just one long series of fortunate events?
