Critical Thinking
Summer Fun
100
Why did black power become a new slogan for many African Americans?
What is equal rights were not coming fast enough even though laws had changed.
100
Where is the hottest place on Earth? Libya OR Brazil?
What is El Azizia, Libya
200
Why did the United States send help to South Vietnam?
What is the domino theory, or the idea that democratic countries bordering North Vietnam would become Communist.
200
Where is the world's largest pool? In Canada or Egypt?
What is Egypt, 300 acres
300
Why did Cesar Chavez call for a boycott of California grapes?
What is poor employment conditions for farm workers.
300
True or false? The world's largest mosquito, the Elephant Mosquito, does not consume blood.
What is true
400
Why did President Nixon resign?
What is an investigation had shown that Nixon and his colleagues had used unlawful means to seek his reelection.
400
How many pounds was the world's heaviest tomato, within 1 pound?
What is 7 pounds, 12 ounces.
500
Discuss how veterans from World War I and II were treated. How did this compare to the way Vietnam War veterans were treated?
What is WWI and WWII veterans were treated with respect and honor. Vietnam War veterans were treated with disrespect because many Americans disagreed with the US involvement in the war.
500
Which state has the biggest state fair?
What is Texas, with 3.5 million visitors each year.
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