9/19/25 The World from A to Z ( Thursday 9/18/25)

What event does Mexico celebrate on September 16th?

• The Battle of Puebla

• Signing of Mexico's Declaration of Independence

• The end of Spanish colonial rule

• The founding of Cinco de Mayo

What is the main job of the US Federal Reserve?

• To print all the money for the country

• To help keep the nation's banking system stable

• To decide how much people should pay for goods

• To manage all the loans for students

What happens when the Federal Reserve lowers its key interest rate?

• It becomes more expensive for people to borrow money

• People are encouraged to save more money

• It becomes less expensive for Americans to borrow money

• The economy always slows down

What is a sign that a scholarship offer might be a scam?

• It asks for an upfront payment

• It comes from a .gov website

• It offers a lot of money for college

• It is sent by email

Who was the first US Founding Father to sign the Constitution?

• Gene Sullivan

• Greg Brady

• George Washington

• Gary Worchester

Who laid the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol Building?

• Gene Sullivan

• Greg Brady

• George Washington

• Gary Worchester

What is the name of the geyser known for erupting every 15 to 20 minutes?

• Yellowstone Geyser

• Steamboat Geyser

• Old Faithful

• Grand Geyser

How many words are in the U.S. Constitution, including all its amendments?

• Around 1,000 words

• Around 5,000 words

• Exactaly 7,502 words

• Around 10,000 words

What was the name of the store in the New York Subway?

• Subway

• Dino Store

• Train Store

• Trilobites

Why was the Oseberg Viking ship moved to a new building?

• To make space for new exhibits.

• It was deteriorating due to humidity and vibrations.

• It was too heavy for its old location.

• To allow more people to see it.