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What does FAQ stand for?
Frequently Asked Questions
Which two islands belong to Italy:
Sardinia, Borneo, Cyprus, Sicily
Sardinia and Sicily
Guam is part of the Philippine Islands. True or False?
false
How many amendments are there in our Bill of Rights?
21, 10, or 27?
10
What is the currency in India called?
dinar, rupee, dollar, or yen?
rupee
Is Ukraine an independent country or part of Russia?
independent country
Name the first three presidents!
Washington, Adams, Jefferson
Name the longest river in North America!
the Mississippi
What are the colors of the Canadian flag?
red and white
In what city in the world would you find a museum called the Louvre?
Paris, France
Beijing is 40 degrees North, and 117 degrees East. Which measurement is latitude?
40 degrees north
In what month is a newly elected US president inaugurated?
The Dead Sea is seven times as salty as the ocean. True or False?
true!
Put in order:
Stone Age, Iron Age, Bronze Age
Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age
Our tax dollars are NOT used for which one: national defense, state parks, or amusement parks?
amusement parks
Is a flat land area close to sea level called a plain or a plateau?
plain!
On what date did the 19th century end?
December 31, 1899!
Which is NOT a city in Spain: Madrid, Lisbon, Barcelona, or Seville?
Where in the world would you find Machu Picchu?
Peru, Italy, Africa, United States
Peru
Which is NOT a group of islands: the Philippines, Thailand, Japan, or Indonesia?
hot!
California and Nevada!
Is Stockholm the capital of Finland or Sweden?
Sweden
During World War II, which country bombed Pearl Harbor?
Japan
Pagodas are towers with many levels. Are they common in Africa or Asia?
Asia
Which is NOT a tributary of the Mississippi River:
Ohio River, Missouri River, or Rio Grande?
the Rio Grande
subcontinent
Order these from North to South: Kansas City, Houston, Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Kansas City, Houston
Is Mount Fuji in China, South Korea, or Japan?
Japan
The earth has equal amounts of freshwater and saltwater. True or False?
false
What is the largest city in the American midwest?
Chicago, Illinois
Dunes are hills that build up on deserts or beaches. What are they made of?
Asia
What state is Carson City the capital of?
Nevada
On which continent would you find maple trees and redwood forests?
North America
Who was president when the US went to war with Iraq in 2003?
George W. Bush
Order these cities from east to west: Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia!
Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles
What state is Montpelier the capital of?
Vermont
TRUE or FALSE: More than two US Presidents have been assassinated.
In which major city did MLK give his famous speech, "I Have a Dream"?
Washington, D.C.
The pilgrims who landed on the continent that is now North America got off their ship, the Mayflower, on which famous rock?
Plymouth Rock
What was the name of the theatre Lincoln was assassinated in?
Ford's Theatre
In which state was John F. Kennedy assassinated?
Texas, Florida, New York
The group of men who wrote the Declaration of Independence are commonly referred to as what? (hint: the ___ Fathers)
Founding Fathers!
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? (hint: his first name is Francis)
Francis Scott Key
Who was the first president to live in the White House? (hint: it's NOT George Washington!)
John Adams
Which amendment abolished slavery?