Countries/Continent
What country is known for the Eiffel Tower and is famous for its culture, food, and fashion?
France
Which U.S. war was fought between the North and South?
The Civil War
Which direction does a compass rose point?
North, South, East, and West
What country did Christopher Columbus sail for when he crossed the Atlantic?
Spain
What is the capital city of New York State?
Albany
What country is the largest in the world by land area?
Russia
Which country did the United States fight against in the Revolutionary War?
Great Britain
What is a map?
A visual representation of an area, showing features like land, water, cities, and roads.
In what year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?
1492
What famous statue stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor?
The Statue of Liberty
Which country is both an island and a continent?
Australia
What was the first permanent English colony in America?
Jamestown, Virginia
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
What was the name of the three ships that Columbus sailed on during his first voyage?
The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria
Which river runs through the city of New York, separating Manhattan from New Jersey?
The Hudson River
Which country has the most population in the world?
China
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What do you call a map that shows the physical features of the Earth, such as mountains, rivers, and forests?
A physical map
What was Columbus trying to find when he set sail in 1492?
A westward sea route to Asia for trading purposes.
What is the name of the famous park located in the middle of Manhattan, known for its large green spaces and recreational areas?
Central Park
What country is home to the ancient city of Petra and is located in the Middle East?
Jordan
What was the name of the first written plan of government in the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
What are the coordinates (latitude and longitude) of the prime meridian?
0° longitude
What did Columbus initially believe he had discovered after his first voyage?
Columbus believed he had reached islands off the coast of Asia, but he had actually landed in the Caribbean.
What was the original name of New York City before it was renamed by the British?
New Amsterdam