Civics
Where are the US Capitol and White House located?
Washington D.C.
Name the largest ocean in the world
The Pacific Ocean
Abraham Lincoln was the ______________ president
16th
What force stops us from floating into space?
Gravity
If your clothes catch on fire, you should stop, ____________, and roll
Drop
What are the 3 branches of government?
Judicial, Legislative, and Executive
Which continent does our present Khalifa (aba) reside in?
Europe
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, and Gas
What is the most effective way to stop major bleeding?
Direct pressure over the bleeding point
Which constitutional principle is applied when the police inform suspects of their rights?
Due Process of Law
In which country would you visit Machu Picchu?
Peru
Which amendment gave women the right to vote and when was it ratified?
19th Amendment, 1920
What is the Earth’s average distance from the sun?
93 million miles
Which drug should be offered to a victim having a suspected heart attack?
Aspirin
What does the Executive branch of government do?
The Executive branch of government carries out and enforces laws
Which is the longest continental mountain range in the world and which continent is it situated in?
The Andes in South America
What was the first democratic nation?
Rome
Why do birds fly south for the winter?
Birds that eat nectar or insects will not be able to find food in areas that have cold winters. To find the food they need, birds will migrate to find warmer areas
What speed of chest compressions should you aim for?
100-120 a minute
What is Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances?
Separation of powers divides the government into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers. Checks and Balances system provides each branch of government with individual powers to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
What are the three major islands of the Polynesian Triangle?
Hawaii, Easter Island, New Zealand
Who discovered North America 400 years before Columbus discovered Central and South America?
Leif Erikson
When a bowl is sitting on a table, which forces are said to be balanced?
Upthrust and gravity
What is the process when doing child CPR?
1. Call 911
2. See if the child is breathing or not
3. Take one hand and pump the chest 30 times
4. Give air in the mouth 2 times
5. Repeat