American Revolution
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What is the capital of France?
Paris
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus Caesar
What do we call the money people use to buy goods and services?
currency
What year did the American Revolution begin?
1775
Which U.S. state has the nickname “The Sunshine State”?
Florida
what is the main job of the legislative branch?
To make the laws
In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Great Britain
What is it called when there is not enough of something to meet demand?
scarcity
Name the treaty that officially ended the war
Treaty of Paris, 1783
Name the longest river in Africa.
Nile River
What does checks and balances mean?
a system in government where different branches or parts of an organization have the power to limit or control the actions of each other
Name one invention from the Scientific Revolution.
Telescope, printing press, etc
What is the difference between imports and exports?
come in and go out
Which battle is considered the turning point of the war?
Battle of Saratoga
Which state has the largest area?
Alaska
What is the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
What was the main religion of the Ottoman Empire?
Islam
Give an example of a renewable resource.
sunlight, water, wind, trees
Name two foreign countries that helped the American colonists.
France and Spain
Which state has the most national parks?
California, nine
What is the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution about?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Which explorer is credited with circumnavigating the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan’s crew
What is the term for the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in one year?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)