Famous People
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington (1789-1797)
What is the fastest land animal?
The cheetah
What year did the United States gain its independence?
1776
What is the largest state in the United States?
Alaska
What is the shortest month of the year?
February
Who founded Microsoft?
Bill Gates
Which body system breaks down food?
The digestive system
What were the 2 opposing sides of the Civil War?
The Union (northern states) and the Confederacy (southern states)
Which 2 countries border the United States?
Canada and Mexico
In which sport was Muhammad Ali the world champion?
Boxing
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
How many planets from the sun is earth?
3
What is the 4th of July a celebration of?
The United States declaring independence from Great Britain in 1776, "Independence Day"
In which continent(s) is Russia located?
Europe and Asia
What are the 3 primary colors?
Red, yellow, and blue
Who was the first woman to make a transatlantic flight in 1932?
Amelia Earhart
What is the name given to animals that only eat plants?
Herbivores
In what decade was the majority of WWII fought?
The 1940s (1939-1945)
How many continents are there?
7 (North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica)
What is the most popular sport in the world?
Soccer
Who invented calculus and is also famous for his three laws of motion?
Isaac Newton
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
What are the 3 branches of government in the United States?
The Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch
What are the four oceans called?
The Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile