Ancient Civilizations
Medieval Times
Europe
General S.S. Knowledge
Grab Bag
100

What continent is Egypt located on?

Africa

100

Name THREE parts of a medieval castle.

Answers will vary

100

What country started World War II?

Germany

100

How many continents are there in the world?

Seven
100

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter

200

Who is the Greek god/goddess of craftsmanship?

Hephaestus

200

What part of the castle would the villagers go to if they were under attack?

Keep

200

What year did World War I start?

1914

200

What country is present-day Rome in?

Italy

200

What was the 14th field day station this year at LCS?

The parachute
300

What river flows through Rome?

The Tiber River

300

What was a squire?

A knight in training

300

What started World War I?

The assassination of the Serbian archduke.

300

What was the time period in which many people lost their money called?

The Great Depression

300

How many 6th graders are there at LCS?

46 students

400

What was the name of the three-headed dog from Greek mythology?

Cerberus

400

What day were our castles due this year?

Friday, April 28th

400

What year did the United States join World War II?

1941

400

What started World War II?

Invasion of Poland

400

Who was the first Disney princess?

Snow White

500

What is one of the names of an ancient civilization from Mesopotamia?

Assyrians, Akkadians, Babylonians, OR Sumerians

500

Name one famous castle.

Answers will vary

500

What fraction of people in Europe died as a result of the Black Plague?

1/3 of Europe's population

500

Name one of the first animals to go up in a hot air balloon.

Chicken/rooster, duck, OR sheep

500

How many Superbowl wins does Tom Brady have?

Seven

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