American History and Culture Quiz

Who were the original inhabitants of the United States?

• Vikings

• English Settlers

• Native Americans

• Pilgrims

What type of homes did the Apache tribe build?

• Wigwams

• Teepees

• Cabins

• Igloos

What was Jamestown?

• A colony

• A ship

• A battle

• A festival

Where did the Pilgrims land in America?

• New York

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• Florida

What helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter in America?

• Fishing

• Hunting

• Native American aid

• Finding gold

Which region was known for fishing and fur trading?

• Southern Colonies

• Western Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• New England Colonies

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• Declare independence from Britain

• Free the slaves

• Declare war

• Establish new laws

Which crop was commonly grown in the Middle Colonies?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

• Cotton

Who invented the light bulb?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Edison

• The Wright Brothers

• Alexander Graham Bell

What did the Wright Brothers invent?

• Telephone

• Light bulb

• Automobile

• Airplane