Question one

This is a math problem. Can you figure it out?

8 + 8 ÷ 8 + 8 x 8 – 8 = ?

Choose your answer:

64 | 65 | 72 | 80

Question two

Hopefully you paid attention in history class!

What does the roman numeral C represent?

Choose your answer:

100 | 500 |50 | 1000

Question three

Even non-Christians should know this one!

What are the first three words of the bible?

Choose your answer:

The Lord spoke | These are the |In the beginning | Solomon son of |

Question four

Another math question, this one’s a little more tricky!

When you add the square root of 81 to 12 squared, what do you get?

Choose your answer:

153 | 147 | 181 | 112

Question five

Another History question, do you know what the answer is?

Where was Christopher Columbus born?

Choose your answer:

Italy | Spain | Mexico | China

So, what did you think of the questions from the 1950s IQ test? Do you think you got all the answers correct?

If you’re ready to find out how you compare to the rest of the world on this IQ test, keep scrolling!

Answers to the IQ test

Question one Answer

65

Question two Answer

100

Question three Answer

In the beginning

Question four Answer

153

Question five Answer

Italy

So, how did you do with the 1950s IQ test questions? How many did you get right? Let us know in the comments!