ELA Class
True or False:
Olympian Jesse Owens was awarded the medal of freedom.
False
Who sings the hit song “Watermelon Sugar”?
Harry Styles
What was the name of the ship that carried the first Pilgrims to North America in 1620?
The Mayflower
In American football, how many points is a touchdown worth?
6 points
What do the stripes on the American flag represent?
13 colonies
Did the German crowd at the 1936 Olympics show support for Jesse Owens? (yes or no)
Yes
Which singer released the hit single “Thank U, Next”?
Ariana Grande
What was the name of the first nation to land a man on the moon?
The United States
In which sport do teams compete for the "Stanley Cup"?
Hockey
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
How was Jesse Owens treated when he returned to the United States after competing in the 1936 Olympics?
He was discriminated against
Which female rapper released the song “Savage” that became a viral TikTok hit?
Megan the Stallion
Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing democracy?
Ancient Greece
What country does Lionel Messi play for in international soccer?
Argentina
Which U.S. president is on the $5 bill?
Abe Lincoln
Jesse Owens's history-making performance proved _________ are not the superior race.
Aryans
Who is known for the song “Sunflower” from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?
Post Malone
The 19th Amendment guarantees ____ the right to vote.
Women
In which sport do players ride horses while hitting a ball with a mallet?
Polo
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
How did Holocaust Survivor Irene Butter feel she needed to do in response to her own question: “How could I pay back for this privilege of being alive?”
a. Give financial compensation to other Holocaust survivors
b. Have a happy life and family
c. Speak out to explain what happened and help others heal
d. Identify with other victims and emphasize how they suffered
C. Irene wanted to speak out to explain what happened and help others heal
Who released the album SOUR in 2021?
Olivia Rodrigo
“If you were there, if you breathed the air and heard the silence of the dead, you must continue to bear witness…to prevent the dead from dying again” (17).
What does Wiesel most likely mean by this?
Holocaust survivors must teach others what happened in order to honor those who died and prevent similar evil in the future.
Who was the fastest man in the world after winning the 100m at the Olympics?
Usain Bolt
In Charlotte’s Web, what kind of animal is Charlotte?
A Spider