What part of a plant anchors it in the ground?
roots
How many continents are there in the world?
seven
Whose picture is on the one-dollar bill?
George Washington
What is the name of the famous steel tower located in Paris, France?
the Eiffel Tower
What are the names of the two major political parties in the US?
Democrats and Republicans
What is the seed or nut of an oak tree called?
acorn
England is considered to be a part of which continent?
Europe
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
What is the oldest national park in the US?
Yellowstone National Park
A person must be at least how old in order to run for president of the United States?
35
When you eat a carrot, what part of the plant are you eating?
root
What is the longest river in the world?
Who was president of the US during most of the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Niagara Falls is located on the border between the Canadian province of Ontario and which state?
New York
If there is a tie vote in the Senate, who casts the deciding vote?
the vice president
What are trees that stay green throughout the year called?
evergreen
What country in Europe is shaped like a boot?
Italy
Who said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"?
Neil Armstrong
In which state is the original Liberty Bell located?
Pennsylvania
From which country did the US purchase the Louisiana Territory in 1803?
France
What is a young plant that is grown from a seed called?
seedling
What is the largest island in the world?
Greenland
Who was the first postmaster general of the US?
Benjamin Franklin
What is the name of the man-made canal that links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?
the Panama Canal
Who founded Philadelphia?
William Penn