Mrs. Jura's History

Trivia Quiz

Directions: Without using any resources answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper and hand them in for extra credit points to be used on a test!  You may only earn these bonus points if all of your other work is handed in!
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1. What 16th century Spanish Explorer conquered the Aztec empire?

2. Who does the Suez Canal belong to today?

3. How many Vice Presidents have become Presidents due to a presidential death??

4. What African country was formerly known as Rhodesia?

5. Which state is known as the "Big Sky State?"

6.Which famous figure in American History was quoted with saying, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."?

7. What was the last U.S. territory to become a state?

8. Who was the youngest man to ever become president of the United States?

9. What present-day state started as a Quaker colony?

10. What group of Native Americans were known as the Plains Hunters?

11. How many U.S. States begin with letter "M?"

12. How many Supreme Court Justices made up the first Supreme Court?

13. How many years is the term of office for a U.S. Senator?

14. Prior to the U.S. Capital begin moved to Washington D.C. what TWO other cities served as the Nation's Capital?

15. During which President's term of office did the first man walk on the moon?

16. What organization has won the Nobel Peace Prize at least 16 times?

17. What was the first U.S. State to allow women the right to vote?

18. What is the highest award an American Soldier can receive?

19. What American Patriot said, "Give me liberty or give me death?"

20. During what war was the Star Spangled Banner written?

 

 

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