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WorksheetsDatabase Trivia!
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What two rivers border Mesopotamia?
"Mesopotamia." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/275801. Accessed 13 Sep. 2016.
"Mesopotamia." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/275801. Accessed 13 Sep. 2016.
a)
Euphrates and Tigris Rivers
b)
Tigris and Syrian Rivers
c)
Euphrates and Iraq Rivers
2.
Because of difficulty writing certain words in Sumer, a solution was found to...
"Writing." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/277807. Accessed 13 Sep. 2016.
"Writing." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/277807. Accessed 13 Sep. 2016.
a)
draw a picture
b)
find a new word (synonym)
c)
use phoentic writing (rebus style)
d)
bang their head against a wall
3.
What early civilizations first used line drawings?
"Drawing." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/272683. Accessed 13 Sep. 2016.
“Camel with Driver”. Image. Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.http://media1.school.eb.com/eb-media/48/106348-004-ED852DE1.jpg. Accessed 20 Sep. 2016.
"Drawing." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/272683. Accessed 13 Sep. 2016.
“Camel with Driver”. Image. Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.http://media1.school.eb.com/eb-media/48/106348-004-ED852DE1.jpg. Accessed 20 Sep. 2016.
a)
Greek Art
b)
Asian and Egyptian Art
c)
Egyptian Art
d)
Greek, Asian, and Egyptian Art
4.
Located in Northern India, what famous landmark is in the city of Agra?
"Taj Mahal." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/353834. Accessed 13 Sep. 2016.
"Taj Mahal." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/353834. Accessed 13 Sep. 2016.
a)
Torah Temple
b)
Taj Mahal
c)
Hindu Temple
d)
Fondue Mountain
5.
Who was the first leader of the ancient civilizations?
"Major Leaders of Ancient Mesopotamia." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 13 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=41598>.
"Major Leaders of Ancient Mesopotamia." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 13 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=41598>.
a)
King Sargon
b)
King Solomon
c)
King Hammurabi
d)
King Naram-Sin
6.
What language does the Cherokee Native American tribe speak?
"
Cherokee." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 22 Aug. 2013. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/319437. Accessed 13 Sep. 2016.
"
Cherokee." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 22 Aug. 2013. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/319437. Accessed 13 Sep. 2016.
a)
A variation of the Iroquois language
b)
English
c)
Spanish
d)
A variation of English and Spanish
7.
How many planets in our solar system have rings?
"Planet." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 15 Jul. 2014. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/276448. Accessed 13 Sep. 2016.
"Planet." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 15 Jul. 2014. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/276448. Accessed 13 Sep. 2016.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
8.
Astrology has been studied since what ancient empire?
Moser, Kit, and Ray Spangenburg. “Technology and Science in Ancient Civilizations.” The Birth of Science, Facts On File, 2004, Science Online, http://online.infobase.com/hrc/search/details/371777?q=sumerians and science.
Moser, Kit, and Ray Spangenburg. “Technology and Science in Ancient Civilizations.” The Birth of Science, Facts On File, 2004, Science Online, http://online.infobase.com/hrc/search/details/371777?q=sumerians and science.
a)
Rome
b)
Akkadia
c)
Egypt
d)
Babylonia
9.
TRUE OR FALSE: Volcanoes erupt because magma is less dense than its surroundings.
Rowland, Scott K. "Volcano." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
Rowland, Scott K. "Volcano." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
What were the city-state temples called?
"Religion of Ancient Mesopotamia." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 13 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=41600>.
"Religion of Ancient Mesopotamia." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 13 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=41600>.
a)
Temple
b)
Sumer
c)
Ziggurat
d)
Pyramid
11.
What food did the people in the Sierra Nevada NOT forge for?
"Indian Nations of the Far West." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 13 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=37308>.
"Indian Nations of the Far West." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 13 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=37308>.
a)
Grulworm
b)
Banana
c)
Berries
d)
Snakes
12.
What type of food do peregrine falcons eat?
Van Riper, Riper, Charles , III, and Sandra Van Riper. "Peregrine falcon." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
Van Riper, Riper, Charles , III, and Sandra Van Riper. "Peregrine falcon." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
a)
small birds
b)
worms
c)
fruits, nuts, and berries
d)
rabbits
13.
TRUE OR FALSE: The first people were farmers.
Back in Time: Archaeology (1968)." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
Back in Time: Archaeology (1968)." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
How much of the Earth is covered by oceans?
"Oceanography." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/276155.. Accessed 20 Sep. 2016.
"Oceanography." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/276155.. Accessed 20 Sep. 2016.
a)
100%
b)
60%
c)
71%
d)
40%
15.
Who were the leaders of the Democratic-Republican political party?
Gragg, Larry. "Democratic-Republican Party." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
Gragg, Larry. "Democratic-Republican Party." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
a)
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
b)
Alexander Hamilton and George Washington
c)
James Oglethorpe and John Smith
d)
Aaron Burr and James Monroe
16.
What is the largest species of whale?
Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 28 Jun. 2012. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/576928. Accessed 14 Sep. 2016.
Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 28 Jun. 2012. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/576928. Accessed 14 Sep. 2016.
a)
The Blue Whale
b)
The Beluga Whale
c)
The Orca Whale
d)
The Humpback Whale
17.
What musical is about the youngest founding father of America?
Wilmeth, Don B. "Musical comedy." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 14 Sept. 2016.
Wilmeth, Don B. "Musical comedy." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 14 Sept. 2016.
a)
Les Miserables
b)
Mama Mia!
c)
1776
d)
Hamilton
18.
What musical was created as a backstory to the book and movie "The Wizard of Oz"?
Wilmeth, Don B. "Musical comedy." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 14 Sept. 2016.
Wilmeth, Don B. "Musical comedy." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 14 Sept. 2016.
a)
Wicked
b)
Les Miserables
c)
Hamilton
d)
The Wiz
19.
Which of the following is NOT one of the "new" seven wonders of the world?
"Seven Wonders of the World." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 14 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=26084>.
"Seven Wonders of the World." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 14 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=26084>.
a)
The Great Wall of China
b)
The Roman Colosseum
c)
The Taj Mahal
d)
Mount Kilimanjaro
20.
What is the nickname of the state with the capital city of Providence?
The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 14 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=20035>.
The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 14 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=20035>.
a)
The Ocean State
b)
The Lone Star State
c)
The Gold Rush State
d)
The Big Apple State
21.
In which of the following states was George Washington born?
"George Washington Birthplace National Monument." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 20 Sept. 2016.
"George Washington Birthplace National Monument." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 20 Sept. 2016.
a)
Georgia
b)
Virginia
c)
Maryland
d)
Washington, DC
22.
In Hawaii, what two languages are mainly spoken?
"Hawaii: Fun Facts." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 14 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=19836>.
"Hawaii: Fun Facts." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 14 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=19836>.
a)
English and Spanish
b)
French and Hawaiian
c)
Portuguese and Hawaiian
d)
English and Hawaiian
23.
In the country of Paraguay, how many members of the Chamber of Deputies form the National Congress?
"Paraguay." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/276279. Accessed 20 Sep. 2016.
"Paraguay." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/276279. Accessed 20 Sep. 2016.
a)
30 members
b)
60 members
c)
5 members
d)
90 members
24.
Who was the leader of the Confederate army?
a)
Jefferson Davis
b)
Stonewall Jackson
c)
Ulysses S. Grant
d)
Abraham Lincoln
25.
What is California's state nickname?
"California: Profile." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 20 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=19790>.
"California: Profile." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 20 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=19790>.
a)
The Golden State
b)
The Flower State
c)
The Sunshine State
d)
The Show Me State
26.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
"Painting." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2 Feb. 2015.http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/276250#206037.toc. Accessed 20 Sep. 2016.
"Painting." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2 Feb. 2015.http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/276250#206037.toc. Accessed 20 Sep. 2016.
a)
Raphael
b)
Leonardo da Vinci
c)
Johannes Vermeer
d)
Pablo Picasso
27.
Who was the Attorney General during John F. Kennedy's presidency?
"John F. Kennedy." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/275246. Accessed 14 Sep. 2016.
"John F. Kennedy." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/275246. Accessed 14 Sep. 2016.
a)
Dean Rusk
b)
Lyndon Johnson
c)
Robert Kennedy
d)
Richard Nixon
28.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
"Emancipation Proclamation Is Issued." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 20 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=14879>.
"Emancipation Proclamation Is Issued." The World Almanac for Kids Online. Infobase Learning. Web. 20 Sep. 2016. <http://wak.infobaselearning.com/recordurl.aspx?wid=14259&nid=14879>.
a)
Freed America from Great Britain
b)
Freed all slaves in Confederate America
c)
Announced that the civil war was officially over
d)
Freed all prisoners of war during the Revolutionary War
29.
Abraham Lincoln was a Senator from what state?
"Abraham Lincoln." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/275480. Accessed 14 Sep. 2016.
"Abraham Lincoln." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016. http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/275480. Accessed 14 Sep. 2016.
a)
Illinois
b)
North Dakota
c)
Georgia
d)
Kentucky
30.
I was a Mohawk chief who served not only as a spokesman for my people, but also as a Christian missionary and a British military officer during the American Revolution. Who Am I?
Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.http://media1.school.eb.com/eb-media/85/93585-004-4DEE39C2.jpg. Accessed 20 Sep. 2016.
Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 1 Jun. 2016.http://media1.school.eb.com/eb-media/85/93585-004-4DEE39C2.jpg. Accessed 20 Sep. 2016.
a)
Joseph Brant
b)
Sitting Bull
c)
Tecumseh
d)
Pontiac
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