North American Knowledge Challenge

What is the capital of the United States?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Washington, D.C.

A) New York City B) Washington D.C. C) Los Angeles D) Chicago Correct Answer: B) Washington D.C. Explanation: Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States, where the White House and the U.S. Capitol are located.

• A) New York City

• C) Los Angeles

• D) Chicago

• B) Washington D.C.

When did Canada become a country?

• July 1, 1967

• July 1, 1867

• August 1, 1867

• June 1, 1867

A) 1867 B) 1776 C) 1492 D) 1812 Correct Answer: A) 1867 Explanation: Canada became a country on July 1, 1867, through the Constitution Act.

• B) 1776

• C) 1492

• D) 1812

• A) 1867

How many branches of government does the United States have?

• 7

• 2

• 5

• 3

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Correct Answer: C) 3 Explanation: The United States has three branches of government: the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

• C) 3

• B) 2

• D) 4

• A) 1

What is the national sport of Canada?

• Ice hockey

• Baseball

• Lacrosse

• Soccer

A) Ice Hockey B) Lacrosse C) Soccer D) Baseball Correct Answer: A) Ice Hockey Explanation: Ice Hockey is considered the national winter sport of Canada.

• A) Ice Hockey

• C) Soccer

• B) Lacrosse

• D) Baseball

Which of the following is the longest river in the United States?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Hudson River

• Ohio River

A) Mississippi River B) Colorado River C) Missouri River D) Ohio River Correct Answer: A) Mississippi River Explanation: The Mississippi River is the longest river in the United States, flowing from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.

• D) Ohio River

• C) Missouri River

• A) Mississippi River

• B) Colorado River