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What war gave the American colonies independence from Great Britain?
American Revolution
What system organized medieval European society into kings, nobles, knights, and peasants?
Feudalism
What deadly disease killed millions in Europe during the 1300s?
Black Death / Bubonic Plague
What’s the name of the first African American baseball player?
Jackie Robinson
Who wrote the Declaration of Indpendence
Thomas Jefferson
What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
"We the people"
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called...
The Bill of Rights
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
What powerful African empire was ruled by the wealthy king Mansa Musa?
Mali Empire
Which 1803 land deal doubled the size of the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase
What civilization built Machu Picchu in Peru?
The Inca
What ship brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
Mayflower
What branch of government interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
In what year did Columbus arrive in the Americas?
1492
What trade route connected China with Europe and the Middle East
The Silk Road
What river was central to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?
The Nile River
Who gave the Gettysburg Address?
Lincoln
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What branch of government makes laws?
Name the four major oceans
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Artic
True or False: There are 360 degrees in a circle.
True.
How many continents are there?
7
Fireworks were invented in what country during the seventh century?
China
According to the U.S. Constitution, the president is part of which of the three branches of government?
Executive
What system divides power between national and state governments?
Federalism
What city is the colosseum in?
Rome
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from what country?
France
What series of wars were fought between Christians and Muslims over control of the Holy Land?
Crusades
What ancient civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates River
Mesopotamia
Who wrote the U.S. National Anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner"?
Francis Scott Key