American Revolution
What was the name of the document that declared America’s independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independence?
What are the seven continents?
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches
What is money earned from working called?
Income
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
Which battle started the American Revolution?
the Battle of Lexington and Concord
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
What is the main job of Congress?
to make laws
What is the term for trading goods without using money?
Bartering
What is the capital of Pakistan?
Islamabad
What treaty ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The equator
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What is it called when there isn’t enough of something to meet the demand?
Scarcity
What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh
Name one tax passed by Britain that angered the colonists
Stamp Act (or Sugar Act, Tea Act)
What mountain range is found on the western side of South America?
Andes Mountains
What is the first part of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
What do we call a person who starts a business?
an entrepreneur
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
Dhaka
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Name the river that runs through Egypt.
Nile River
What system makes sure no branch of government has too much power?
Checks and Balances
What is the type of economy where businesses are privately owned?
capitalism
What is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
Abu Dhabi