North America

What mountain range stretches across western U.S. and Canada and covers over 3,000 miles?

• Andes Mountains

• The Alps

• Himalayan Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

Which Italian explorer, funded by Spain, reached North America in 1492?

• Hernan Cortes

• Coronado

• Christopher Columbus

• Cabeza de Vaca

In 1821, Mexico gained its independence from which country?

• Spain

• The United States

• France

• Germany

Where does North America rank in terms of its size?

• It is the largest continent

• It is the second-largest continent

• It is the third-largest continent

• It is the smallest continent

What is the LONGEST river in North America?

• The Nile River

• The Amazon River

• The Mississippi River

• The Missouri River

At 20,321 feet, _________ is the highest peak in North America.

• Everest

• Denali

• Pike's Peak

• Kilimanjaro

The _________ were the first Europeans to attempt to colonize North America in 1,000 AD.

• French

• Spanish

• Vikings

• British

About 75% of all people in North America are _______________

• Christian

• Muslim

• Buddhist

• Jewish

What is the name of the waterfalls on the border between the U.S. and Canada?

• Victoria Falls

• Angel Falls

• Niagara Falls

• Yosemite Falls

What is the largest Capital in North America in terms of population?

• Washington D.C. (U.S.)

• Havana (Cuba)

• Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic)

• Mexico City (Mexico)