U.S. History
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What document is the supreme law of the U.S.?
U.S. Constitution
Which ancient civilization is known for democracy?
Ancient Greece
What is the imaginary line that divides Earth into North and South?
Equator
What is an economy?
How goods and services are made
Solve: 4² + 6
22
What war gave the American colonies independence?
American Revolution
How many branches are in the U.S. government?
Three
Which civilization built pyramids along the Nile River?
Ancient Egypt
Which continent is the largest by land area?
Asia
What does supply and demand affect?
Prices
Solve: 3x + 7 = 25
x=6
What was one major complaint colonists had against Britain?
Taxation without representation
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative
What was the purpose of the Silk Road?
To trade goods between Asia and Europe
What do we call a map that shows mountains and rivers?
Physical map
What is a natural resource? Give one example.
Found in nature (water, oil, wood)
Solve: 3x + 7 = 25
8
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
To explain separation from Britain
Why do we have checks and balances?
To prevent abuse of power
What did the Renaissance focus on?
Art, learning, human potential
How do latitude and longitude help us?
Find exact location
What is the difference between a want and a need?
Need = survival; want = extra
Find the value of y if y=2x^2 and x=−3.
18
Name two ideas the colonists believed all people were born with.
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial
Why was control of trade routes important in ancient times?
Wealth and power
Why do many major cities develop near rivers?
Trade, water, transportation
How does trade benefit countries?
Access to goods they lack
Simplify: 4(2x-3)+6
8x-6