6th Grade Social Studies Games
History, geography, communities & citizenship
Most popular
Ancient China
Read about China's dynasties and inventions, and tap the proof.
Egyptian Pyramids
Put the steps of pyramid building, mummification and Egypt's history in order.
Islam
Read how Islam began and its core practices, and tap the proof.
Hinduism
Read about one of the world's oldest religions, and tap the proof.
Buddhism
Put the Buddha's life, teachings and the spread of Buddhism in order.
Alexander the Great
Put the life and conquests of Alexander the Great in order.
The Persian Empire
Read how the Persians ran a huge empire, and tap the proof.
Comparing Ancient Civilizations
Sort facts into a Venn diagram comparing Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Ancient Civilizations Trivia
Wire ancient civilizations to their famous achievements.
Ancient Artifacts
Think like an archaeologist: what does each artifact tell us?
Ancient Greece
Wire the people, places and ideas of ancient Greece to what they are known for.
Greek Democracy
Sort features of Athenian democracy and modern American democracy.
Ancient India
Read about the Indus Valley, the Maurya and the Gupta, and tap the proof.
Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire
Put the rise, peace and fall of Rome in order.
Cultural Diffusion
Sort examples of ideas spreading by how they spread: trade, migration or conquest.
Government Systems
Sort features into democracy, republic, monarchy, dictatorship and oligarchy.
The Phoenicians
Sail as a Phoenician trader and make the choices that built their success.
The Silk Road
Travel the Silk Road as a merchant and choose how to trade and survive.
Ancient Trade Routes
Wire ancient trade routes to the goods they carried.
Conflict Resolution
Put the steps of resolving a conflict peacefully in order.
Economic Systems and Trade
Sort features into traditional, command, market and mixed economies.
Map Skills: Latitude and Longitude
Plot places by latitude and longitude on a world grid.
Global Cultures
Wire cultural traditions to the countries they come from.
Historical Figures
Sort famous people from history into their civilizations.
Human Migrations
Read about great migrations in history, and tap the proof.
Natural Resources of Ancient Civilizations
Sort natural resources by the civilization that depended on them.
Primary and Secondary Sources
Sort sources: made by someone who was there, or created later?
Ancient History Timeline
Hop along BCE and CE timelines to when big events happened.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many free 6th Grade social studies games are there?
- LittleActivity has 37 free, interactive social studies games designed specifically for 6th Grade students. New games are added regularly.
- Are these social studies games aligned with school curriculum?
- Yes. All 6th Grade social studies games are aligned with Common Core and state standards. They cover the key skills and concepts taught at this grade level.
- Do I need to create an account to play?
- No. All games are 100% free with no signup required. Just pick a game and start playing instantly in your browser on any device.
- Can my child play these games on a tablet?
- Yes. All LittleActivity games are designed to work on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. No app download is needed.
- What skills do these social studies games develop?
- These games develop social studies fluency, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay. They reinforce classroom learning in a fun, pressure-free environment.