Name one of the two most famous Greek-City States?
Athens or Sparta
This Italian explorer wrote about his explorations on the Asian continent and his discovery of Kublai Khan's exotic and rich empire in what is now called China. His book did much to inspire the European Age of Exploration. Who was he?
Marco Polo
Originally, how many colonies were there in the United States?
13
Who was the first U.S. President?
George Washington
Dogs
Name one of the four school subjects the Ancient Greeks were known for?
Philosophy, Math, Science, or Astronomy
This man was motivated by Christian objectives. He desired to find a faster route to India by sailing west. In 1492, he discovered the American continent. Who is he?
Christopher Columbus
Name one of the parts of the U.S. Constitution?
The Preamble, 7 Articles, or 27 Amendments
Who was our third U.S. President and author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one of the Allied Powers (good guys) in WWI?
Serbia, France, Russia, Britain, Italy, or the United States
What famous athletic event started in Ancient Greece?
The Olympics
This woman was a Powhatan Indian, who as a young girl befriended John Smith and the Jamestown settlers. She later converted to Christianity and married an Englishman named John Rolfe and moved to England. Who was she?
Pocahontas
To make laws
Who was our 16th President, who also freed the slaves?
Abraham Lincoln
Name one of the Central Powers (bad guys) in WWI?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, or the Ottoman Empire
Who is the major God that the Greeks worshipped?
Zeus
These people called Separatists, sailed to North America on the Mayflower and founded Plymouth Colony in what is now called Massachusetts. They instituted the first government of the people called the Mayflower Compact. Who were they?
The Pilgrims
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, & Judicial
Name one of the Presidents who died while in office?
Harrison, Taylor, Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Harding, Roosevelt, or Kennedy
Name one of the new technologies used in WWI?
Tanks, planes, machine guns, or radios
Name one of the famous Ancient Greek philosophers?
Thales, Pythagores, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, or Acrhimedes
These two friends were chosen by President Thomas Jefferson to explore and map the interior of the United States. They traveled all the way to the Pacific Ocean. who were they?
Lewis and Clark
What type of government does the U.S. have?
A constitutional democratic republic
Name one of the three U.S. Presidents who did not have pets while in office?
James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson, or Donald Trump
The United States joined the War after Germany asked what country to attack the United States?
Mexico