Social Studies

Today, there are 50 states in the union. Which is NOT a state?

• Rhode Island

• Maine

• Puerto Rico

• Hawaii

Ancient Egyptians used what plant to make paper?

• Hemp

• Papyrus

• Birch

• Wood Pulp

Today’s two major political parties are the Democrats and Republicans. Which were the first two formed in the US?

• Democratic-Republicans and Whigs

• Federalists and Anti-Federalists

• Torries and Labor

• Democratic Party

The hot desert that spans over northern Africa is the largest in the world. What’s it called?

• Gobi

• Namib

• Sahara

• Mojave

World War I can also be called…

• Spanish-American War

• The Great War

• Seven Years War

• The Cold War

In which ancient civilization’s mythology is Venus the goddess of love and beauty?

• Greek

• Nordic

• Roman

• Egyptian

Welcome to the Bluegrass State! What is the capital of Kentucky?

• Frankfort

• Covington

• Lexington

• Louisville

How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

• 2 Years

• 4 Years

• 6 Years

• 8 Years

La Paz is the capital of which South American country?

• Mexico

• Paraguay

• Peru

• Bolivia

During the Atlantic slave trade, Europeans primarily traded what for African slaves?

• Spices

• Lumber

• Weapon

• Food