Birthstones
What is the birthstone of August?
Peridot, Spinel, and Sardonyx
When is Thanksgiving?
In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. This year it's on November 27th.
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What is the capital of France?
Paris
Which explorer is famous for his travels to China and his book detailing his adventures?
Marco Polo
What is the birthstone of July?
Ruby
What is the name of the Jewish holiday celebrated with a menorah?
Hanukkah
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Which two countries share the longest border in the world?
Canada and the United States
Which famous explorer was part of the expedition that climbed Mount Everest for the first time?
Edmund Hillary
What is the birthstone of May?
Emerald
What is the name of the reindeer with a glowing red nose?
Rudolph
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Which country is home to the Great Barrier Reef?
Australia
Which explorer's expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan's expedition (though he died during the voyage, his crew completed the journey)
What is the birthstone of June?
Pearl, Alexandrite, and Moonstone
What is traditionally left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?
Milk and Cookies
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced our independence from Great Britain.
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Which explorer is credited with leading the first European expedition to the Americas?
Christopher Columbus
What is the birthstone of April?
Diamond
Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture. In what decade was it first celebrated in the U.S.?
1960's
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
What is the name of the famous duo who explored the Louisiana Purchase and reached the Pacific Ocean?
Lewis and Clark (Meriwether Lewis and William Clark)