The solar system
Which of the following objects is not a planet in our solar system?
a. Mercury b. Jupiter c. the Sun d. Neptune
c. the Sun
In which of these well-known sports is the ball often called a "pigskin"?
a. water polo b. baseball c. football d. basketball
c. football
Which famous American is on the $10 bill?
a. George Washington b. Andrew Jackson c. Alexander Hamilton d. Benjamin Franklin
c. Alexander Hamilton
If an arm is severed, these invertebrates can grow another one in its place.
a. sea star b. horseshoe crab c. sponge d. coral
a. sea star
What state has the nickname, "The Lone Star State"?
a. Texas b. Kentucky c. Canada d. Ohio
a. Texas
Our Solar System is only a small part of the galaxy we are in. What is our galaxy called?
a. the Spiral b. Milky Way c. Andromeda d. Pinwheel
b. Milky Way
Over 500 marathons are run each year in the world. Where did the tradition start?
a. Greece b. Italy c. France d. United States
a. Greece
This Afro-American woman became famous for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in 1955.
a. Rosa Parks b. Reva Parks c. Harriet Tubman d. Shanielle Rosales
a. Rosa Parks
Roosters only crow in the morning during sunrise.
True or False
False
Of the many states in America, which is the smallest?
a. Rhode Island b. Delaware c. Connecticut d. Maryland
a. Rhode Island
Which one of the planets of the Solar System was downgraded to a dwarf planet in 2006?
a. Earth b. Mercury c. Titan d. Pluto
d. Pluto
Hope Solo was one of the players representing the US national women's team in the 2016 Summer Olympics. What position did she play in?
a. sticker b. goalkeeper c. midfielder d. fullback
b. goalkeeper
What country did Christopher Columbus sail for when he landed in the Americas in 1492?
a. France b. Portugal c. Germany d. Spain
d. Spain
What is the only marsupial found in the Americas (and only the Americas)?
a. kangaroo b. opossum c. bald eagle d. wallaby
b. opossum
Which state contains the highest mountain in the U.S. and is also the largest state in area?
a. Texas b. California c. New York d. Alaska
d. Alaska
Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
a. Neptune b. Jupiter c. Mars d. Pluto
b. Jupiter
In which state is the first leg of the thoroughbred horse racing Triple Crown held?
a. Maryland b. Florida c. New York d. Kentucky
d. Kentucky
During what war was the Battle of Gettysburg fought?
a. American Revolution b. War of 1812 c. WW II d. Civil War
d. Civil War
Which mammal, native to Australia, has a red coat and is closely related to wolves?
a. Kangaroo b. Quokka c. Koala d. Dingo
d. Dingo
Which state is the first official state of the U.S.?
a. Vermont b. Virginia c. Delaware d. Virginia
c. Delaware
How many natural satellites does the Earth have?
a. one b. four c. three d. ten
a. one
In horse racing, what is the outfit worn by the jockey called?
a. cottons b. denims c. silks d. sweaters
c. silks
What state was gold found during the Gold Rush of 1849?
a. Wyoming b. California c. Arizona d. Texas
b. California
Which of these birds shares its name with a shade of red and a baseball team from St Louis?
a. Oriole b. Cardinal c. Jay d. Eagle
b. Cardinal
In which state is Mount Rushmore located?
a. North Dakota b. Florida c. Louisiana d. South Dakota
d. South Dakota