Geography
Kentucky History
Hodge Podge
Grab Bag
Laws
100
What state capital is west of the Continental Divide? A. Albany B. Columbia C. Salem D. Frankfort
What is A. Salem
100
Which of these towns can you NOT visit in Kentucky? A. Cairo B. Athens C. Paris D. London
What is A. Cairo
100
A map that uses color, national and state boundaries, and cities is what type of map? A. cultural B. political C. topographic D. physical
What is B. political
100
What branch of government determines if the laws made by congress are Constitutional? A. Judicial B. Executive C. State D. Legislative
What is A. Judicial
100
Which state’s quarter reverse side features the New River Gorge Bridge, 3,030 feet long, one of the worlds longest steel spans and the second highest bridge in the United States, rising 876 feet above the gorge? A. Washington B. Louisiana C. West Virginia D. Kentucky
What is C. West Virginia
200
Which is not a geographical region of Kentucky A. Southern Coalfields B. Jackson Purchase C. Pennyroyal D. Bluegrass
What is A. Southern Coalfields
200
Who was the first female governor of Kentucky? A. Stacy Austin B. Phyllis George Brown C. Martha Layne Collins D. Kentucky has never had a female governor.
What is C. Martha Layne Collins
200
It was part of Mexico when the country won its independence from Spain. In 1848 it became an American possession and two years later, a state. What state became an American possession after the Mexican war and it the 31st state? A. California B. Arizona C. Texas D. New Mexico
What is A. California
200
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits any state from denying or abridging a citizen’s right to vote “ on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude?” A. 16th B. 15th C. 14th D. 13th
What is B. 15th
200
John Rubinstein is credited as the person who actually created the iPod. What Apple giant who recently died after a battle with pancreatic cancer employed Rubinstein to develop the iPod? A. Bill Gates B. Steve Jobs C. Steve Wozniak D. Kurt Sintaku
What is B. Steve Jobs
300
In what state is the Grand Canyon located? A. Nevada B. New Mexico C. Arizona D. Texas
What is C. Arizona
300
He was known as “The Great Compromiser.” What famous Kentuckian said “I would rather be right than be President?” A. Abraham Lincoln B. Henry Clay C. George Rogers Clark D. Jefferson Davis
What is B. Henry Clay
300
In a Congregational Church in Northampton, Massachusetts, this Reverend initiated the Great Awakening with a series of sermons. Who was he ? A. Brigham Young B. George Whitefield C. John Peter Zenger D. Johnathan Edwards
What is D. Johnathan Edwards
300
Which of These United States’ holidays is celebrated in the wintertime? A. Easter B. Valentine’s Day C. Father’s Day D. Labor Day
What is B. Valentine’s Day
300
Which of the following is the correct division of the original thirteen colonies? A. Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut were New England colonies. B. Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut were New England colonies. C. Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey were Middle colonies. D. New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland were Middle colonies.
What is B. Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut were New England colonies.
400
Germany is on what continent? A. Africa B. Europe C. Asia D. North America
What is B. Europe
400
The American flag ha 13 stripes to represent the thirteen A. signers of the Declaration of Independence B. original colonies C. days it took the colonists to travel to America D. major Revolutionary War battles
What is B. original colonies
400
What is another name for capitalism? A. fascism B. Socialism C. Free enterprise D. Communism
What is C. Free enterprise
400
Herman Cain has been in the news as one of the front-runners in the bid for the Republican nomination for President. Herman Cain grew up in what southern city? A. Raleigh, North Carolina B. Jackson, Mississippi C. Birmingham, Alabama D. Atlanta, Georgia
What is D. Atlanta, Georgia
400
Which of the following men is NOT correctly matched with the colony with which he is associated? A. Roger Williams and Connecticut B. Peter Minuit and New York C. James Oglethorpe and Georgia D. William Penn and Pennsylvania
What is A. Roger Williams and Connecticut
500
From whom did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory? A. French B. Spanish C. English D. Native Americans
What is A. French
500
This United States’ historical document states that the authority to govern belongs to the people, not the king. What is this document? A. Bill of Rights B. United States Constitution C. Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom D. Declaration of Independence
What is D. Declaration of Independence
500
In 1877 the Nez Perce Indians were ordered to a reservation, but refused to go. This chief attempted to lead many of his people towards Canada, fighting all along their trek. On October 5, 1877, he made his speech of surrender in which he said, “ I will fight no more, forever.” Who was he? A. Tecumseh B. Chief Sitting Bull C. Chief Joseph D. Chief Sherman
What is C. Chief Joseph
500
Who is responsible for printing paper money? A. U.S. Treasury’s Dept. of Engraving and Printing B. Federal Reserve System C. American Central Bank D. Federal Open Market Committee
What is A. U.S. Treasury’s Dept. of Engraving and Printing
500
“You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions. Anything you do or say may be used against you in the court of law.” This is a portion of what must be said to people who are arrested. What is it? A. Miranda Warnings B. Bill of Rights C. Constitution D. Sixth Amendment Rights
What is A. Miranda Warnings
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