Social Studies

Who discovered the New World (the Americas)?

• Ferdinand

  Magellan

• Christopher

  Columbus

• Amerigi

  Vespucci

• King and Queen

  Ferdinand

Where did Columbus think he had landed when he sailed to America?

• India

• China

• America

• New England

Who paid for the ships and supplies for the trips to America?

• King of England

• King of India

• Queen of France

• Queen of Spain

What was the voyage across the ocean for originally?

• To find new land

• To find gold

• To trade for spices and silk

• To meet new people

Spanish soldiers were called ____.

• militia

• conquistadors

• military

• aviators

Who figured out that Columbus had in fact discovered a new land and had the new land named after him? ___________

This person actually sailed to America before Columbus according to artifacts found.

• King Ferdinand

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Leif Erikson

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which ancient civilization is known for building the pyramids?

• A) Mesopotamians

• B) Egyptians

• C) Greeks

• D) Romans

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

• A) To promote international trade

• B) To maintain international peace and security

• C) To regulate global finance

• D) To control world population

Which document outlines the fundamental rights of American citizens?

• A) The Declaration of Independence

• B) The Bill of Rights

• C) The Magna Carta

• D) The Emancipation Proclamation