History
Who invented the lightbulb?
Thomas Edison
What is the capital of the largest Pacific State?
Sacramento
This document, signed in 1787, established the framework for the federal government of the United States
The Constitution
The value of one country’s currency in relation to another’s is called what?
Exchange Rate
What is the name of a carved vegetable, often with a scary face, that's a popular decoration during Halloween?
Jack-O-Lantern
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
6
How many states touch the Pacific Ocean?
5
What branch of the US Government is responsible for interpreting laws and consists of the Supreme Court?
The Judicial Branch
What is it called when a single company controls the entire supply of a good or service?
Monopoly
Which English ship brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620, leading to the first Thanksgiving?
Mayflower
In which year did the explorer Columbus discover America?
1492
Which ocean is the smallest and shallowest?
Arctic Ocean
What amendment abolished slavery in 1865?
The 13th Amendment
Government policies that involve adjusting taxes and spending to influence the economy is called what?
Fiscal policy
Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the first sport televised in the US?
Baseball
Gambia is the smallest independent mainland country on which continent?
Africa
What organization was established in 1945 to promote peace and security among other nations?
United Nations
What measures the total market value of all final goods and services produced?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
What classic holiday song, written by Irving Berlin, is the best-selling single of all time?
White Christmas
In what year was the first iPhone released?
2007
What is the largest city in India?
Mumbai
What agency was created in 1908 to investigate crimes?
FBI or Federal Bureau of Investigation
When the government makes most economic decisions and owns most of the resources, what kind of economy is that called?
Command Economy
Published in 1843, which novella helped revive Christmas traditions in Victorian England?
A Christmas Carol