2023 Social Studies District

Kentucky has only one peak with an elevation of over 4,000 feet. Which of the peaks below is Kentucky’s highest?

• Black Mountain

• Chestnut Knob

• High Mountain

• Cumberland Mountain

The Cumberland Plateau is the easternmost of Kentucky’s regions. Which of the counties below is NOT considered as lying in part of the Cumberland Plateau?

• Pike

• Hazard

• Paducah

• Ashland

Kentucky shares a border with seven other states. Which of the capitals below does not belong to one of the states that borders Kentucky?

• Charleston

• Richmond

• Jefferson City

• Harrisburg

The flag of Kentucky features the slogan, “United We Stand Divided We Fall” along with two figures performing what act?

• Shaking Hands

• Saluting

• Praying

• Standing at Attention

One of the Civil War battles below concluded with General Bragg’s Confederate forces retreating to Tennessee in October 1862. Which battle below is generally considered the final major Civil War battle fought in Kentucky?

• Battle of Richmond

• Battle of Munfordville

• Battle of Perryville

• Battle of Camp Wildcat

The photo shows the first African American politician elected to a statewide office in Kentucky. Which of below options names the Attorney General of Kentucky who announced a campaign for governor in 2022?

• Robert Stivers

• Mike Harmon

• Daniel Cameron

• Michael Adams

King Charles III served as heir apparent to the British throne for some 70 years before taking the throne in 2022. Which of the following members of the royal family became the new heir apparent upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II and is currently next in line to become King?

• Prince Harry

• Prince William

• Prince George

• Prince Louis

The 2022 World Cup concluded with a thrilling championship match which saw one country defeat France in penalty kicks. Which country below was led by superstar Lionel Messi on its way to winning the World Cup?

• Croatia

• Morocco

• Brazil

• Argentina

Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed to U.S. citizens under the FIRST Amendment to the United States Constitution?

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Press

• Freedom to Pursue Happiness

• Freedom to Peacefully Assemble

The United States Selective Service System is an agency which requires all U.S. male citizens of a certain age to be registered to potentially be drafted into the U.S. military. Under U.S. law, male citizens must register with the Selective Service System within 30-days of turning what age?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25