Level 1
In which country are the famous Pyramids of Giza?
egypt
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
the bill of rights
Julius Caesar was the emperor of what empire?
roman empire
What is the freezing point of water?
32 F, 0 C
The Earth has four layers, the thickest of which is the mantle. What is the thinnest layer called?
the crust
The plural of “moose” is ____.
moose
What type of literature features magical creatures such as giants, gnomes, and goblins?
fairy tales or fantasy
Who is the author of Romeo & Juliet?
William Shakespeare
The United States and Mexico are separated by which river?
the rio grande
Shaka Zulu was the leader of what African kingdom?
Zulu
How many face cards are in a regular deck of playing cards?
12
What number is the Roman numeral XVI?
16
What is the closest planet to the sun?
You have 20 pairs of shoes, but there is only room in your closet for 8 shoes. How many shoes do you have to get rid of?
32 shoes (16 pairs)
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
How many feet are in a yard?
3
Which state is called the Lone Star state?
texas
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfield
What type of word is "truthfully?"
adverb
Imaginary lines that go around the globe from east to west, and north to south....
latitude & longitude
From which country did Mexico gain its independence in the 19th century?
Spain
Earth is located in what galaxy?
the Milky Way
How many grams are in a kilogram?
one thousand
From whom did the United State buy territory in the Louisiana Purchase?
france (napoleon)
Who is the author of the 1945 classic, Animal Farm?
George Orwell