In what year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
This state was founded in 1803 with Chillicothe as its first capital city.
Ohio
This man is most famous for his theories of gravity.
Isaac Newton
What is the most important law code in the United States?
The Constitution
What is another name for the 4th of July holiday?
Independence Day
When looking at dates on a timeline, what do the initials CE stand for?
Common Era
True or False: Puerto Rico is a U.S. state.
False; it's a territory, not a state
This man was the second president of the United States.
John Adams
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What religion is separated into the following sects: Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant?
Christianity
True or False: The telescope was invented in the year 1876.
False; It was invented in 1608.
What were the last 2 states admitted to the US?
Alaska & Hawaii
This singer is the best-selling artist of the 21st century so far.
Taylor Swift
United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, etc. are still run by this form of government.
Monarchy
What country is known for foods such as ratatouille, baguettes, croissants, quiche, and crepes?
France
Which of the following founding fathers was never a president?
A. George Washington
B. Benjamin Franklin
C. James Madison
D. Thomas Jefferson
B. Benjamin Franklin
How many countries are in South America?
12
This person holds the record for scoring the most points in NBA history.
Lebron James
What is the title of the person who runs the executive branch of government at the state level?
Governor
Who are the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles named after?
Renaissance artists (Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello)
During the 1800s many American settlers traveled to the western US on this route, which is also the name of a video/card game today.
Oregon Trail
What country does Greenland belong to?
Denmark
This man escaped slavery and spent the rest of his life writing an autobiography, standing up for women's rights, and speaking out against slavery.
Frederick Douglass
This form of government is run by someone who seizes total power for themselves.
Tyranny
B. Watermelons
C. Cabbages
D. Turnips
D. Turnips