History
Mexico gained its independence from this country in the 19th century.
Spain
What is the term for a word that is similar in meaning to another word?
Synonym
What celestial body causes tides?
The moon
How many continents are there?
7
How many face cards are in a regular deck of playing cards?
12
What are the three branches of the United States government?
legislative, judicial, and executive
A child's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands is this type of literature.
Fairy Tales
Earth is located in what galaxy?
The Milky Way
In what country is the famous Taj Mahal located?
India
What number is the Roman numeral XVI?
16
The first fireworks were invented in the 7th century in what country?
China
The main series of events in a story is called a what?
A plot
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
When writing out a fraction, the numbers above and below the vinculum are called the
numerator and denominator
What ancient civilization built the Machu Picchu complex in Peru?
The Incas
A story conveying a moral lesson is called what?
A fable
What is the freezing point of water?
32°F or 0°C
The United States and Mexico are separated by which river?
The Rio Grande
The interior angles of a triangle always sum to…
180 degrees
What was the name of the last Queen of France?
Marie Antoinette
Who is the creator of the classic book characters Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn?
Mark Twain
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas
Which country is both an island and a continent?
Australia
A hexagon has how many sides?
6