Early American Civilizations
This ancient civilization built impressive pyramids, such as the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, in present-day Mexico.
What is the Aztec civilization?
This type of poem consists of five lines, with the first and last lines rhyming and shorter than the other three.
What is a limerick?
What is the name of Don Quixote's loyal squire, known for his practicality and wit?
Who is Sancho Panza?
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Who is Amelia Earhart?
Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series?
Who is J.K. Rowling?
This ancient civilization developed a system of writing known as hieroglyphics and built famous structures like the Temple of Kukulcan at Chichen Itza.
What is the Maya civilization?
This type of poem tells a story, often featuring characters, a plot, and a setting.
What is a narrative poem?
In "Don Quixote," what is the name of Don Quixote's noble steed?
What is Rocinante?
Who was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement and famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech?
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Who wrote the famous children's book "Green Eggs and Ham"?
Who is Dr. Seuss (or Theodor Geisel)?
This civilization, located in what is now Peru, built elaborate cities such as Machu Picchu and is famous for its extensive road network.
What is the Inca civilization?
This term describes words that sound like the noises they represent, such as "buzz" or "hiss."
What is onomatopoeia?
Don Quixote famously believes that he must revive the age of chivalry. In which region of Spain does most of his adventures take place?
What is La Mancha?
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
What is the Mayflower?
Who wrote the "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" series?
Who is Rick Riordan?
This indigenous group, known for their nomadic lifestyle and dependence on caribou herds, inhabited the Arctic regions of North America.
Who are the Inuit people?
This literary term refers to the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in a story.
What is foreshadowing?
Don Quixote's love interest, she is idealized by him as the epitome of beauty and virtue.
Who is Dulcinea del Toboso?
What year did Christopher Columbus first reach the Americas?
What is 1492?
Who wrote the "A Series of Unfortunate Events" books?
Who is Lemony Snicket (or Daniel Handler)?