Practical Math
D Level Math Word Problems
American History & Civics
13 Colonies
World Geography
Riddles
100
If an item costs $50 and is on sale for 20% off, this is the discount amount in dollars.
$10.00
100
A. -17 and one fourth
-12 1/2 + -4 3/4 = -17.25
100
The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution are known by this collective name.
A. The Great Charter
B. The Bill of Rights
C. The Ten Changes
D. Articles of Confederation
B. The Bill of Rights
100
This state was named after the King of England, King George II. It is known for one of the largest cities in the south. It is also home of the Braves and the very popular peach. What is the name of the State?
Georgia
100
This is the largest continent by both land area and population.
What is Asia?
100
Forward I am heavy, but backward I am not. What am I?
Ton (2000 lbs.)
200
This is the simple interest earned on a $1,000 principal at a 5% annual rate for one year.
What is $50?
200
B
200
This document, adopted on July 4, 1776, announced that the thirteen American colonies were independent from Great Britain.
A. The Great Charter
B. Declaration of Independence
C. The Ten Changes
D. Articles of Confederation
B. Declaration of Independence
200
- This colony was created by Charles II to repay his debt to William Penn. Known as the Quaker State, it was created in 1681 as a colony. It seems to be a great home to the Penguin and the Phillies. What state is it?
Pennsylvania
200
The imaginary line of latitude that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
What is the Equator?
200
Two in a corner, one in a room, zero in a house, but one in a shelter. What am I?
The letter "r".
300
The number of degrees in a triangle's total interior angles.
180 degrees
300
The branch of government responsible for passing and writing federal laws.
a. legislative branch (Congress)
b. executive branch (President and Cabinet)
c. Disciplinary Hearing Board (DHB)
d. Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
a. legislative branch (Congress)
300
This colony was a Swedish colony originally called New Netherlands that didn’t join the other colonies until 1776. It is one of the smallest states and it shares a name with a popular river that George Washington crossed on Christmas night in 1776 to sneak attack the British; It is thought to me the battle that turned the tides for the Revolutionaries in the War for Independence. 
Delaware
300
This country is home to the ancient city of Machu Picchu.
A. Africa
B. China
C. Peru
D. Argentina
C. Peru
300
What do Alexander the Great and Winnie the Pooh have in common?
Their middle names "the".
400
If you drive 150 miles in 3 hours, this is your average speed in miles per hour.
What is 50 mph
400
This constitutional amendment granted women the right to vote in 1920.
a. 7th amendment
b. 13th amendment
c. 17th amendment
d. 19th amendment
d. 19th amendment
400
This colony was the birthplace of the American iron industry. It is where home to the most popular tea party in North America. It was named after the indigenous people who lived there first. The pilgrims landed there on Plymouth Rock. It was known for its popular "Bird" in the 1980s. What is the State.
Massachusetts
400
The longest river in the world, located in Africa.
A. Mississippi River
B. Nile River
C. Amazon River
D. Ebay River
B. Nile River
400
What is red and smells like blue paint?
Red Paint
500
Which one was not one of the original thirteen colonies?
A. New Jersey B. Pennsylvania
C. Alabama D. South Carolina
C. Alabama
500
Which Country is directly to the west of the State of Alaska?
Russia
500
There are two ducks in front of a duck, two ducks behind a duck and a duck in the middle. How many ducks are there?
Three ducks.