Geography
What is the capital of the United States of America?
Washington D.C.
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Which country built the pyramids?
Egypt
How many branches of government does the US have?
Three: Legislative, Judicial, Executive
What is the capital of North Carolina?
Raleigh
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
When did the US declare independence?
July 4th, 1776
Where was Julius Ceasar from?
Rome
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
What popular soft drink was invented in NC?
Pepsi
Africa
Who was President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Who fought in WWII?
America, England, Germany, Japan, Italy, France, the Soviet Union
How many Senators serve in Congress?
100
What is the state bird?
Cardinal
What is the most populated nation in the world?
India (1.47 billion people)
When did women gain the right to vote?
1920
Name one of the Wonders of the World.
Great Wall of China, the Colosseum, Petra, Cichen Itza, Machu Picchu, Taj Mahal, Christ the Redeemer
How long can a President serve?
8 years (2 terms)
True or False- Venus flytraps only grow naturally in NC
True
What continent is Russia in?
Asia and Europe
Who were the first astronauts to land on the moon?
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
Name one country (other than America) that was an English colony at one point.
Canada, Australia, India, Nigeria, Carribean Nations, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, New Zealand, etc.
What is the role of the Supreme Court?
Highest court in the nation, decide if laws break the Constitution
What famous basketball player was raised in Wilmington, NC?
Michael Jordan