American History
Who were the first Europeans to reach north American continent?
The Vikings
What three languages influeced Modern English the most?
Latin, German and French
How many transatlantic voyages did Columbus do?
Four
Whats is the nickname of the British flag?
The Union Jack
Give a name of a famous Native American personality
Sitting Bull, Geronimo, Saccagawae etc.
From what exclusive right do Native Americans benefit today?
The right to hold a casino
How much British population died because of the plague?
30-40%
What animals are symbols of Republican et Democrat parties in the USA?
Republicans - elephant
Democrats - donkey
Which countries make "Great Britain"?
England, Wales and Scotland
How do American students start every day at public schools?
By saying the Pledge of Allegiances
Name three founding fathers
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison etc.
Name all the wives of Henry VIII in order.
Catherine of Aragon
Anne Boleyn
Jane Seymour
Anne of Cleves
Kathryn Howard
Catherine Parr.
Which amendments grants the right to bear arms?
Second amendment
What was called "the mark of Tudors"?
Red hair
Who was the longest ruling monarch in British monarchy?
Queen Elizabeth II
What act did Franklin D. Roosevelt issue to fight the Great Depression?
New Deal
Name four African countries which were colonies during Victorian era
Egypt, Nigeria, Uganda, Somaliland, South Africa
What was the nickname given to the laws that enforced racial segregation?
Jim Crow Laws
What was the nickname of Queen Elizabeth I?
Virgin Queen
How did King Harold die?
An arrow pierced his skull through his eyeball
Find neutral alternatives to these gendered words :
husband/wife - ?
mother/father - ?
brother/sister - ?
Mr./Mrs./Ms. - ?
husband/wife - spouse
mother/father - parent
brother/sister - sibling
Mr./Mrs./Ms. - Mx.
Who is the Prime Minister of the UK today?
Rishi Sunak
Name three different Native American Tribes
Apache, Cherokee, Hidatsa, Innu, Mohawk, Mohican etc.
Which British colony was the first to give women the right to vote?
New Zealand
Which fish is traditionally used for fish and chips?
Cod or haddock