Human Origins
In what continent did all humans originate?
Africa
Did Christopher Columbus believe the world was round?
Yes
How many colonies did the British ultimately establish in North America?
13
How many states are in the US?
50
How old is Mr. Tecson?
104
What was the last continent into which humans migrated?
What Ocean did Christopher Columbus sail across to reach the Americas?
Atlantic
What was the name of the colony whose inhabitants vanished, never to be seen again?
Roanoke
Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Kamala Harris
Who is the Governor of Illinois?
J. B. Pritzker
What was the name of the land bridge connecting what is present day Russia to the northwestern tip of North America?
Beringia
What direction did Christopher Columbus sail to reach the Americas?
West
Who was the governor of the Jamestown colony who married Pocahontas?
John Rolfe
Give the last five US presidents in order.
In what country would you find the city of Bruges, the Mannekin Pis, and the headquarters of the European Parliament?
Belgium
Approximately how many years ago did human migrate into North and South America?
15,000 - 30,000 years ago
The Queen and King of which nation sponsored Columbus' exploration?
Spain
What cash crops were grown primarily in the South?
Tobacco, cotton
The US is home to approximately how many people?
328 million
Who was the leader of England during the events leading up to the American Revolution?
King George III
Antarctica
In what present-day country did Christopher Columbus land?
The Bahamas
What four goods were taxed by the Sugar Tax?
Sugar, Molasses, Coffee, Wine
How many official languages does the United States have?
0
Name 10 countries.
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