Geography
History
Civics
Economy
Thinking Challenge
100

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

Pacific Ocean

100

Who was the first President of the United States?

George Washington

100

What is a government?

A system that rules a country

100

What is money used for?

Buying goods and services

100

Why do people live near rivers?

Water, farming, transport

200

Which continent is the Sahara Desert located in?

Africa

200

Which ancient civilization built pyramids?

Egyptians

200

What are laws?

Rules people must follow

200

What is a need?

Something necessary to live

200

How does geography affect culture?

Climate/resources influence lifestyle

300

What imaginary line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

The Equator

300

What period came after the Middle Ages?

Renaissance

300

Who makes laws in a democracy?

Elected representatives

300

What is a want?

Something you would like but don’t need

300

What might happen if a country has no laws?

Chaos / disorder

400

Which country has the largest population in the world?

India

400

Who discovered America in 1492?

Christopher Columbus

400

What is a citizen?

A person who belongs to a country

400

What is trade?

Exchange of goods/services

400

Why did people explore new lands in the past?

Trade, resources, power

500

Name one country that is both in Europe and Asia.

Turkey (or Russia)

500

Name one cause of the American Revolution.

axes / No representation / British control

500

Why is voting important?

It allows people to choose leaders / have a voice

500

What is supply and demand?

Relationship between availability and desire for goods

500

How can history help us today?

Learn from past mistakes / understand present

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