Early American Civilizations
Poetry / Language Arts
Don Quixote
American History
Famous Authors
100

This ancient civilization built impressive pyramids, such as the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, in present-day Mexico.

What is the Aztec civilization?

100

This type of poem consists of five lines, with the first and last lines rhyming and shorter than the other three.

What is a limerick?

100

What is the name of Don Quixote's loyal squire, known for his practicality and wit?

Who is Sancho Panza?

100

Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

Who is Amelia Earhart?

100

Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series?

Who is J.K. Rowling?

200

This ancient civilization developed a system of writing known as hieroglyphics and built famous structures like the Temple of Kukulcan at Chichen Itza.

What is the Maya civilization?

200

This type of poem tells a story, often featuring characters, a plot, and a setting.

What is a narrative poem?

200

In "Don Quixote," what is the name of Don Quixote's noble steed?

What is Rocinante?

200

Who was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement and famous for his "I Have a Dream" speech?

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

200

Who wrote the famous children's book "Green Eggs and Ham"?

Who is Dr. Seuss (or Theodor Geisel)?

300

This civilization, located in what is now Peru, built elaborate cities such as Machu Picchu and is famous for its extensive road network.

What is the Inca civilization?

300

This term describes words that sound like the noises they represent, such as "buzz" or "hiss."

What is onomatopoeia?

300

Don Quixote famously believes that he must revive the age of chivalry. In which region of Spain does most of his adventures take place?

What is La Mancha?

300

What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?

What is the Mayflower?

300

Who wrote the "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" series?

Who is Rick Riordan?

400

This indigenous group, known for their nomadic lifestyle and dependence on caribou herds, inhabited the Arctic regions of North America.  

Who are the Inuit people?

400

This literary term refers to the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in a story.

What is foreshadowing?

400

Don Quixote's love interest, she is idealized by him as the epitome of beauty and virtue.

Who is Dulcinea del Toboso?

400

What year did Christopher Columbus first reach the Americas?

What is 1492?


400

Who wrote the "A Series of Unfortunate Events" books?

Who is Lemony Snicket (or Daniel Handler)?