U.S. History
Animals
Holidays
LIS Staff and School
Minnesota
100

Who was the first president of the United States?

George Washington

100

This is the tallest living land animal.

The giraffe

100

What day is U.S. Independence Day? 

July 4th

100

We have 9 teachers at this school. Name 4 of the teachers.

Eva, Mike, Sofia, Katie, Jen, Jennifer, Melody, Sarah, and Jeanette

100

What is the capital city of Minnesota?

Saint Paul

200

Who is on the $100 bill but was never president?

Benjamin Franklin

200

This is the most dangerous animal (or insect) in the world.

The mosquito

200

What Islamic holiday comes after Ramadan?

Eid-al Fitr

200

A volunteer named Jeanette teaches a class every Tuesday. What does she teach?

Citizenship class

200

Name one state that is next to Minnesota.

Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota.

300

Which Republican president helped abolish slavery in the 1860s? (The 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and The 13th Amendment). He is on the $5 bill and the penny!

Abraham Lincoln

300

This is the biggest animal in the world.

The blue whale

300

What Christian holiday is celebrated on December 25th?

Christmas

300

Two women work at the front desk. What are their names?

Lindsey and Tamika

300

True or false: Minneapolis is the biggest city in Minnesota by population.

True!

400

What is the name of the document that was signed on July 4th, 1776? (It said that the U.S. would be independent from Britain.)

The Declaration of Independence

400

The male (not the female) carries the babies for this animal.

The seahorse

400

In what month do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

January

400

Name the director of our school.

Elisabeth (and Janine)

400

What golden animal is on the roof of the Minnesota State Capitol?

Horse

500

What is the name of the document that is the highest law in the U.S.?

The Constitution

500

This animal is the state bird of Minnesota and has red eyes.

The Loon

500

Thanksgiving is always on what day of the week?

Thursday

500

Which teacher got a new job and today is their last day?

Sofia

500

What very large lake is on the northeast border of Minnesota?

Lake Superior