History and science

American History

100

1. What city was the first capital of the United States? ...

New York

200

1. Who first discovered America? ...

Christopher Columbus

300

1. When was the Declaration of Independence signed? ...

August 2, 1776

400

Where did the pilgrims land in America? .

Plymouth Harbor

500

1. What did Paul Revere shout on his midnight ride in 1775?

 “a very good horse.”

Earth Science

100

Why do earthquakes happen

The tectonic plates shift under the earth, causing an earthquake.

200

• Can wind travel faster than the speed of sound?

yes

300

Can it rain fish?

Yes. https://wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2013/04/30/can-it-rain-fish/

400

Where is the safest place to go when a tornado hits?

A room with no windows

500

Where did the name Earth come from?

Both English and German words

Cultural History

100

Who was America's 15th president

James Buchanan

200

What is the Indian festival of colors? (Hint: The first letter of the word is H)

Holi. 

300

Who founded Greece?

Alexander the Great

400

How old is Ethiopian history?

540 million years

500

• How long did a dynasty last in china?
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four millennia

Space Science

100

Which is the second smallest planet within our solar system?

Mars

200

Which is the only planet not named after Greek gods or goddesses?

Earth

300

How many of our planets can be seen without a telescope?

5

400

How long is one year on Jupiter?

12 Earth years

500

Which planet has the most volcanoes?

Venus

Animal trivia

100

A snail can sleep for how many years?

three years

200

Which animal never sleeps?

Bullfrogs

300

 What is a baby fox called?

 a pup

400

 What animal is called a kid?

 a goat

500

What bird is the symbol of peace?

Dove