Studies Weekly (Week 4: Article 1-3)

What was Pierre L’Enfant's role in the design of the nation's capital?

• He was a soldier in the American Revolution.

• He planned the city carefully with wide streets and parks.

• He was a president of the United States.

• He built the White House.

Why was a monument placed next to the Potomac River in honor of L’Enfant?

• He completed the project successfully.

• He was a famous artist.

• His plans were used to complete the city.

• He was a president.

What did Benjamin Banneker love to study?

• History and math

• Music and art

• Literature and science

• Geography and sports

What significant event did Banneker predict in 1788?

• A lunar eclipse

• A solar eclipse

• A meteor shower

• A volcanic eruption

What did Banneker's almanacs include?

• Recipes and stories

• Tide tables and astronomy facts

• Maps and travel guides

• Poems and songs

Who did Banneker send a copy of his almanac to?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What city did Banneker help design?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Washington, D.C.

• Boston

What was Benjamin Franklin known for inventing?

• The telephone

• Bifocal eyeglasses

• The light bulb

• The steam engine

What society did Franklin form in 1727?

• The Red Cross

• The Junto

• The Boy Scouts

• The Rotary Club

What was the purpose of the Junto society?

• To entertain people

• To help the community

• To make money

• To travel the world