Quiz Bowl

Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Amelia Earhart

• Bessie Coleman

• Harriet Quimby

• Jacqueline Cochran

What was the primary reason for the Spanish-American War in 1898?

• To expand territory

• To liberate Cuba from Spanish rule

• To gain access to gold mines

• To establish a naval base in the Pacific

Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?

• Winston Churchill

• Neville Chamberlain

• Margaret Thatcher

• Tony Blair

What was the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?

• The Mayflower

• The Santa Maria

• The Nina

• The Pinta

Which historical document was signed in 1215 and limited the powers of the king in England?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Constitution

• The Treaty of Paris

What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States?

• To establish independence

• To end racial segregation and discrimination

• To expand territory

• To promote economic growth

Which war was fought between the North and South regions in the United States?

• The Revolutionary War

• The Civil War

• World War I

• The War of 1812

What year did the Titanic sink?

What year did World War I begin?

• 1905

• 1914

• 1920

• 1935

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams