Government - U.S.
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government?
A. President B. Governor
C. Chief Justice D. Senator
A. President
Which is the largest ocean of Earth?
A. Atlantic B. Indian
C. Pacific D. Arctic
C. Pacific
Who was the first president of the United States?
A. Abraham Lincoln B. George Washington
C. Thomas Jefferson D. Benjamin Franklin
B. George Washington
In what year is the United States traditionally considered to have declared its independence?
A. 1492 B. 1776
C. 1865 D. 1945
B. 1776
What is Mr. Cartina's favorite Movie and Trilogy?
The Goonies
The Lord of the rings
How many branches are in the United States federal government?
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5
B. 3
Which continent is the United States located on?
A. South America B. Europe
C. Asia D. North America
D. North America
Which famous civil rights leader gave the "I Have a Dream" speech?
A. Frederik Douglass B. Martin Luther King Jr.
C. Jackie Robinson D. George Washington Carver
B. Martin Luther King Jr.
The thirteen original colonies declared independence from which country?
A. Spain B. France
C. Great Britain D. Germany
C. Great Britain
Where did Mr. Cartina go to College?
NIU - Northern Illinois University
Which branch of government makes federal laws?
A. Executive B. Judicial
C. Legislative D. Military
C. Legislative
Which river is one of the longest in the United States and flows towards the Gulf of Mexico/America?
A. Mississippi B. Thames River
C. Nile river D. Amazon River
A. Mississippi
Which ancient civilization built the great pyramids of Giza?
A. Romans B. Vikings
C. Egyptians D. Aztecs
C. Egyptians
What purchase nearly doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
A. Alaska Purchase B. Louisiana Purchase
C. California Purchase D. Florida Purchase
B. Louisiana Purchase
How many siblings does Mr. Cartina have?
Bonus 100 points if you also know how old Mr. Cartina's dog is
4 siblings - 1 brother - 2 step brothers - 1 step sister
15 years old
Which document begins with the words "We the People"?
A. Declaration of Independence B. U.S. Constitution
C. Gettysburg Address D. Bill of Rights
B. U.S. Constitution
Which imaginary line divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
A. Prime Meridian B. Equator
C. International Date Line D. Arctic Circle
*Daily Double* Your team may wager up to current score
B. Equator
Who was the president of the United States during most of the Civil War?
A. Theodore Roosevelt B. Abraham Lincoln
C. John Adams D. Andrew Johnson
B. Abraham Lincoln
Which War was fought between the Union and Confederacy?
A. Revolutionary War B. War of 1812
C. Civil War D. World War 1
C. Civil War
What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?
A. Articles of Confederation B. Bill of Rights
C. Declaration of Independence D. Federalist Papers
B. Bill of Rights
Which Continent is also a country?
A. Africa B. Europe
C. Australia D. Antarctica
C. Australia
Which event happened first?
A. American Revolution B. Civil War
C. World War II D. Moon Landing
A. American Revolution
Which came Last?
A. Declaration of Independence B. Civil War
C. World War II D. First Moon Landing
D. First Moon Landing
*Final Jeopardy*
This famous gift from France stands in New York Harbor and has become a symbol of freedom and immigration to the United States
What is the Statue of Liberty?