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This sport uses terms such as freestyle, butterfly, and false start.
What is swimming?
A false start occurs when a swimmer leaves the starting block before the signal, which can lead to disqualification in competitive races.
100
This auto manufacturer produces the Mustang
What is Ford?
The Ford Mustang was introduced in 1964 and became one of the most famous sports cars in American history.
100
This watch brand is known for the slogan “Takes a licking and keeps on ticking.”
What is Timex?
Timex became famous for durability demonstrations in the mid-20th century, including watches surviving extreme stress tests like being attached to boat propellers and dropped from heights.
100
This country lies directly south of the United States on a map.
What is Mexico?
Mexico shares one of the world’s busiest land borders with the United States and has a rich cultural history that includes ancient civilizations like the Maya and Aztec.
100
This writing tool can be sharpened and is commonly used on paper.
What is a pencil?
Pencil cores are made from a mixture of graphite and clay. The hardness of the pencil depends on the ratio of these materials.
200
This card game, also called “21,” is played in casinos against the dealer.
What is blackjack?
Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games in the world because it combines chance with strategy.
200
This shelled sea creature is known for walking sideways.
What is a crab?
Crabs have joints in their legs that make sideways movement more efficient than walking forward. This unique style helps them move quickly along sandy and rocky shorelines.
200
This farm bird is famous for its early morning call that can wake people up.
What is a rooster?
Roosters typically crow at dawn to establish territory and communicate with other chickens in the flock, though they can also crow at other times of day.
200
This insect lives in a hive and produces honey.
What is a bee?
Bee communicate through a “waggle dance” to tell other bees where to find flowers rich in nectar and pollen.
200
This utensil helps you enjoy creamy tomato, chicken noodle, or split pea soup.
What is a spoon?
Spoons are one of the oldest human tools, with versions made from bone, wood, and shell dating back thousands of years before modern metal and plastic designs.
300
In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy famously wears these sparkling red slippers.
What are ruby slippers?
The ruby slippers became one of the most iconic props in film history. In L. Frank Baum’s original 1900 book, however, Dorothy’s slippers were silver, not red.
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This fairy-tale girl encounters a wolf while on her way to visit her grandmother.
Who is Little Red Riding Hood?
This fairy tale dates back hundreds of years and was first written down by Charles Perrault. The story is often used to teach lessons about caution and trusting strangers.
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This war was fought in the United States between the North and the South from 1861 to 1865.
What is the American Civil War?
The American Civil War was primarily fought over issues including states’ rights and slavery, and it remains the deadliest conflict in U.S. history.
300
This country music singer was known as “The Man in Black.”
Who is Johnny Cash?
Johnny Cash wore black to represent people who were poor or overlooked by society.
300
According to the saying, April showers bring these in May.
What are flowers?
Flowers bloom in May because spring rain provides the moisture plants need after winter, helping gardens and wild landscapes come back to life.
400
This domesticated animal is often called “man’s best friend.”
What is a dog?
Dogs were among the first animals domesticated by humans, and over thousands of years they have been bred for roles ranging from hunting and herding to companionship and service work.
400
This is the capital city of Spain.
What is Madrid?
Madrid has been the capital of Spain since the 1500s and is located near the center of the country.
400
This city is the capital of the United States.
What is Washington, D.C.?
It was chosen as the U.S. capital in 1790 and is not part of any state.
400
This natural waterway flows from land into the oceans, often ending at a delta.
What is a river?
Rivers play a major role in shaping landscapes by transporting sediment and carving valleys over time. Many major cities around the world developed along rivers because they provide water, transportation, and fertile land.
400
This sport, known for the World Series, begins its regular season in the spring.
What is baseball?
The first professional baseball team was the Cincinnati Red Stockings; they formed in 1869.
500
The piccolo belongs to this instrument family.
What is the woodwinds?
Woodwinds include instruments that produce sound when air is blown through or across them, such as flutes, clarinets, oboes, and bassoons. The piccolo is the highest-pitched instrument in the orchestra.
500
This small metal object is used to lock and unlock doors.
What is a key?
Keys have been used for thousands of years, with some of the earliest examples dating back to ancient Egypt. Modern keys are designed with precise cuts that match specific locks, making each one unique.
500
This is the term for a piece of land completely surrounded by water.
What is an island?
Greenland is the largest island in the world.
500
This shelled sea creature can produce pearls inside its shell.
What is an oyster?
Pearls are a result of a defense mechanism when an irritant, like a grain of sand, gets inside their shell. The oyster coats it with layers of nacre, slowly creating a pearl over time.
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This famous ocean liner sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg.
What is the Titanic?
The Titanic was built in Belfast, Ireland, and took over two years to construct. It was considered one of the most advanced ships of its time and was thought to be “unsinkable” due to its watertight compartments.