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100
Which of these Founding Fathers never became President?
a. George Washington
b. Thomas Jefferson
c. Benjamin Franklin
c. Benjamin Franklin
100
Buckingham Palace is in which European city?
a. London
b. Madrid
c. Venice
a. London
Buckingham Palace is the London residence of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom. The palace is often at the center of state occasions. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and of mourning.
100
Name the owner of these toys.
a. Sid
b. Al
c. Andy
c. Andy
100
Which of these boats uses the power of the wind to move?
a. tugboat
b. barge
c. sailboat
c. sailboat
100
Which of these nicknames is the city of Philadelphia known as?
a. The Big Apple
b. Gotham City
c. Philly
c. Philly
Philadelphia’s nicknames include Philly, The City of Brotherly Love, and The Birthplace of America.
200
Which American monument honors the first U.S. President?
a. Plymouth Rock
b. The Washington Monument
c. The Liberty Bell
b. The Washington Monument
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the Washington Monument is a 555-foot marble obelisk that towers over Washington, D.C.
200
Berlin is the capital city of which European country?
a. France
b. England
c. Germany
c. Germany
Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany. It is the biggest city and also the city with the most people.
200
Name the parents of these puppies.
a. Timon and Pumba
b. Pongo and Perdita
c. Mickey and Minnie
b. Pongo and Perdita
200
Which of these might work for the military?
a. aircraft carrier
b. fishing boat
c. house boat
a. aircraft carrier
200
By what popular nickname was Abraham Lincoln known?
a. Uncle Abe
b. Honest Abe
c. Old Abe
b. Honest Abe
300
Which U.S. President was a famous actor before entering politics?
a. Ronald Reagan
b. Richard Nixon
c. John Kennedy
a. Ronald Reagan
300
The Colosseum in Rome was used for what purpose?
a. movie theater
b. gladiator fights
c. running
b. the fights of gladiators
The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, is a large amphitheater that hosted events like the fighting of gladiators. The Colosseum could hold more than 50,000 spectators. There were also chariot races there.
300
Name Jane's father from the movie Tarzan.
a. Jafar
b. Clayton
c. Professor Porter
c. Professor Porter
300
Which of these is boats helps other boats to steer?
a. tugboat
b. surfboard
c. ferry
a. tugboat
A tugboat is a boat that helps other vessels move by pushing or pulling them. Tugboats help other ships in situations when they cannot or should not move on their own, such as in crowded harbors or when a ship is broken.
300
Which of these was Michael Jackson's nickname?
a. The Boss
b. The Voice
c. The King of Pop
c. The King of Pop
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Known as "The King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.
400
Which of these presidents is NOT on Mount Rushmore?
a. George Washington
b. John Kennedy
c. Thomas Jefferson
b. John Kennedy
The four presidents represented on Mount Rushmore are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Gutzon Borglum selected these four presidents because, from his point of view, they represented the most important events in the history of the United States.
400
Which of these popular landmarks is located in Europe?
a. Lincoln Center
b. Sydney Opera House
c. Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel
c. Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is located inside the Vatican Museums in Rome, Italy, and every year it is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world. The Sistine Chapel is decorated with paintings called frescos by Michelangelo.
400
Name Lady Tremaine's 2 daughters from Cinderella.
a. Mal and Evie
b. Anastasia and Drizella
c. Riley and Maya
b. Anastasia and Drizella
400
What is a ship that can travel through ice called?
a. raft
b. cruise ship
c. icebreaker
c. icebreaker
An icebreaker is a special-purpose ship designed to move and steer through ice-covered waters.
400
What is Alaska's official nickname?
a. The Last Frontier
b. The Arctic
c. The Peach Sate
a. The Last Frontier
500
Who is believed to have made the first U.S. flag?
a. Florence Nightingale
b. Betsy Ross
c. Nancy Reagan
b. Betsy Ross
A widowed seamstress made history when she fashioned the first American flag. Her name was Betsy Ross.
500
Due to its canals, which of these names is often given to Venice, Italy?
a. The Land of the Rising Sun
b. Mile High City
c. the Floating City
c. the Floating City
Venice is a city in northeastern Italy. It is built on a group of 127 islands that are separated by canals; the city has 472 bridges. Venice is also known as "City of Water", "City of Bridges", and "City of Canals".
500
Name Ariel and Eric's daughter.
a. Moana
b. Melody
c. Rapunzel
b. Melody
500
What is the kitchen on a ship called?
a. dining room
b. galley
c. cabinet
b. galley
A galley refers to the kitchen of a ship or an airplane.
500
Which of these is a nickname for the city of Paris?
a. The City of God
b. The City of Lights
c. The City of Beaches
b. The City of Lights
The most common nickname for Paris is the City of Lights. The reason is that one of the main attractions in Paris is the Eiffel Tower which has 20,000 bulbs lighting up each night!!!