World History
During the Neolithic era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?
Development of agriculture
What is the largest canyon in the world (Hint it is located in the US)
Grand Canyon
Who was the first US president ?
George Washington
What day is Christmas on, and why is it always this day?
December 25th, said to the birth date of Jesus
The first ball to be dropped in Times Square during New Year’s eve took place on which year?
1907
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Religious beliefs
Canada shares the world's longest border with what country?
The US
What was the first permanent English settlement?
Jamestown
Identify the significance of the candles on the Advent wreath.
The four candles signify the 4 Sundays of the Advent season
What is the tradition of eating black eye peas on New Year’s Day Symbolize?
it symbolized good luck and prosperity in the coming year
The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of-
Hinduism
What continent covers all four hemispheres
Africa
When was the Constitution of the US written?
1787
From what Christian figure did Santa Clause emerge from?
Saint Nicholas
What is the top most used or created New Year’s Resolutions?
Exercising more
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he-
Governed as a just ruler
What body of water separates the US and Russia
The bering strait
Who purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803
Thomas Jefferson
What type of tree is replaced by the evergreen Christmas tree in India?
Bamboo or mango
How many days are there really in a year?
365 ¼ days
Emperor Constantine influenced the traditions of Western Civilization by-
Codifying roman law in the Middle East
What is the longest mountain range in the world?
The Andes
Where did Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederate army to Ulysses S. Grant ending the Civil War?
Appomattox Court House
How did the traditional red suit of Santa Claus develop?
Through advertisement of Santa Claus by Coca Cola in the 1930s
New Years is celebrated all across the world in different time zones, meaning that New Year’s Eve is celebrated multiple times a year? How many time zones are there?
39 time zones