History!
How many states are in the United States?
50
Buddha taught his followers to be kind and merciful to __________ and ___________.
humans and animals
How many major islands does Japan have?
four main islands
What does the red circle on the Japanese flag represent?
the sun
What island belongs to Greece?
Crete
What is the largest continent in the world?
Asia
Which mountains are located in western North America?
Rocky Mountains
Who was the king of the gods?
Zeus
What is the protective clothing that soldiers wore in battle?
armor
Mount Fuji is an active what?
volcano
What do you call traditional silk robes?
kimonos
How often are the Olympic Games held?
every 4 years
What country is to the NORTH of the United States?
Canada
The first cities marked the beginning of what?
civilization
What was King Asoka before he became a Buddhist?
a warrior
Name the longest river in India.
Ganges River
Name one of the most famous thinkers in Greece.
Socrates
Siddharta Gautama became who?
Buddha
What country is to the SOUTH of the United States?
Mexico
What language do most people in Japan speak?
Japanese
Who won the Battle of Thermopylae?
The Persians
Why did people move around long, long ago?
to find food
What is the art of paper folding called?
origami
What is the name of the god that Hindus believe created the universe?
Brahma
What do you call it when the 48 states touch each other?
contiguous