1st Grade
What kind of landform is made primarily of ice?
Glacier
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
If a square is five inches on each side, what is the perimeter of the square?
20
What ancient civilization built the Machu Picchu complex in Peru?
The Incas
A grouping of lines within a poem is called what?
A stanza
What creates sound?
Vibrations
Who is on the fifty-dollar bill?
Ulysses Grant
The Emancipation Proclamation did what?
Freed slaves
How long does it take the moon to orbit Earth?
One month
An electrical current is made up of what kind of particles?
Electrons
How many sides does a heptagon have?
Seven
What city in the world was the first to be attacked by an atomic bomb?
Hiroshima
A story conveying a moral lesson is called what?
A fable
How long was the Civil War in the U.S.?
4 years
Peanuts are not nuts; they are____?
Legumes
From which country did Mexico gain its independence in the 19th century?
Spain
Italy, Japan, and Germany’s alliance was called what during WWII?
The Axis of Evil
The first fireworks were invented in what country during the seventh century?
China
If you get 25% of your work done now and 50% later, how much will you have done?
50%
Who was the first woman to serve as the Second Lady of the United States?
Abigail Adams
The first day of the 20th century was when? (Hint: date)
January 1st, 1901
Who first discovered America?
Leif Eriksson
How many great lakes are there in the United States? Name them:
Four: Michigan-Huron, Superior, Ontario, and Erie
What do you call a female horse?
A mare
Which tool is used to estimate the likelihood of certain genetic outcomes?
Punnett Square