World Geography Wonders
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean.
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington.
Which ancient civilization built pyramids?
Ancient Egypt.
What document begins with "We the People"?
The U.S. Constitution.
How many original colonies became the United States?
13.
What line divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator.
Who gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What river was important to Ancient Egypt?
The Nile River.
How many branches are in the U.S. government?
Three.
What holiday celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence? A
Independence Day (July 4th).
What continent is Egypt located on?
Africa.
Which explorer is credited with reaching the Americas in 1492?
Christopher Columbus.
What ancient civilization lived in Rome?
The Romans.
Which branch makes the laws?
The Legislative Branch (Congress).
Who was President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln.
What is the capital city of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Who helped people escape slavery through the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman.
Which ancient civilization is known for democracy?
Ancient Greece.
What is one right protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, or petition.
What document declared the colonies free from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence.
Which country is famous for the Great Wall?
China.
Which President wrote the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln.
What was the writing system used by ancient Egyptians called?
Hieroglyphics.
What do citizens do when they vote?
They choose leaders or decide issues.
What was the name of the movement that helped African Americans gain equal rights in the 1950s and 1960s?
The Civil Rights Movement.