U.S. History
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What is the capital of United States?
Washington DC
Which country is famous for the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Egypt
What religion began with the prophet Muhammad?
Islam
What is the capital of France?
Paris
In what year did the United States declare independence?
1776
What state is known as the "Sunshine State"?
Florida
What river was important to ancient Egyptian civilization?
Nile River
Who were the warriors of medieval Japan?
Samurai
What famous ship sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg?
Titanic
What war was fought between the North and South regions of the U.S.?
The American Civil War
Which river is the longest in the United States?
Missouri River
Which civilization built the Great Wall?
China
What deadly disease killed millions in Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Black Death/Plague
Who was the first person to walk on the moon
Neil Armstrong
What document begins with “We the People”?
The United States Constitution
What mountain range runs along the eastern United States?
Appalachian Mountains
Which ancient civilization is known for inventing democracy?
Ancient Greece
What was the main trade route connecting Europe and Asia?
Silk Road
What continent is the Sahara Desert located on?
Africa
What war was fought between the U.S. and Britain in 1812?
The War of 1812
What desert is located in the southwestern United States?
Mojave Desert
Which civilization developed the first known system of writing called cuneiform?
Sumerians (Mesopotamia)
What empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
Mongol Empire
What language was spoken in ancient Rome?
Latin