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Obstacle
Something that is in the way, something a person must overcome.
100
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
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What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
100
What is a noun?
Person, place, or thing
100
Name five different musical instruments.
Piano, guitar, harp, violin, tuba, trombone, trumpet, cello, bass, viola, flute, piccolo, etc.
200
Rural
Referring to a countryside or area full of farms; the opposite of "urban"
200
What country had control over the United States before it gained independence in 1776?
England
200
What is the capital of Illinois?
Springfeild
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What is an adjective?
A describing word.
200
Who is Ruby Bridges?
A powerful activist during the Civil Rights Movement
300
Rigorous
Challenging, difficult
300
Which war tore the United States apart in the 1860's?
The Civil War
300
Name all 7 continents
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Antarctica
300
What is a verb?
An action word.
300
Name one river in the United States
Mississippi River, Missouri River, Chicago River
400
Diligent
Hard working, persistent, focused
400
What is Martin Luther King famous for?
Being an activist during the Civil Rights Movement
400
Name the four oceans
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Antarctic Ocean
400
What is this symbol called: :
A Colon
400
How many points are scored when someone scores a touchdown in a football game?
6, 7 with an extra point
500
Agony
Severe pain, suffering
500
Name two former presidents of the United States.
George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln
500
Name 3 countries in Europe.
England, France, Ireland, Spain, Norway, Germany, Italy etc.
500
What is the difference between "your" and "you're"?
"Your" refers to ownership of something. "You're" is a contraction for "you are".
500
Name 4 sports teams in Illinois.
Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Fire, Blackhawks