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2023 Semester 1 Quiz

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name for the tree you put up on christmas

a)

christmas tree

b)

tree

c)

evergreen

d)

oak

2.

what goes on top of a christmas tree

a)

ANYTHING SPARKLY

b)

angle

c)

ster

d)

angel

e)

star

3.

Draw Santa

4.

How many continents are there?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

5.

What line is featured in red on this map?

a)

the Prime Meridian

b)

the tropic of capricorn

c)

the Equator

d)

the tropic of cancer

6.

Who was the first country to drop an atomic bomb?

a)

Russia

b)

United States

c)

Germany

d)

Japan

7.

When were women given the right to vote?

a)

1910s

b)

1930s

c)

1920s

d)

1940s

8.

The world's largest continent is...

(a)  

9.

The driest place on Earth is the...

a)

Attacamma Dessert

b)

Atacama Desert

c)

Atacama Dessert

10.
Which of the four Gospels tell the story of Jesus' birth?
a)
Matthew, Mark
b)
Luke, John
c)
Mark, John
d)
Matthew, Luke
11.
Who was the angel that came to Mary and told her that she would give birth to Jesus?
a)
Gabriel
b)
Michael
c)
Raphael
d)
Lucifer
12.
Who was the Jewish king at the time of Jesus' birth?
a)
Herod
b)
David
c)
Solomon
d)
Hezekiah
13.
Who was the Roman emperor at the time of Jesus' birth?
a)
Augustus
b)
Julius
c)
Tiberius
d)
Cladius
14.
How did the Magi know how to find Jesus?
a)
They followed a star
b)
It was marked on a map
c)
They used their GPS
d)
It was written in the Torah
15.
Which of these is NOT a gift the Magi brought to Jesus?
a)
Gold
b)
Frankincense
c)
Myrrh
d)
Silver
16.
Where was Jesus born?
a)
Nazareth
b)
Capernaum
c)
Bethlehem
d)
Jerusalem
17.
After Jesus was born, what was used as his crib?
a)
A manger
b)
A big pillow
c)
Soft grass
d)
Lamb's wool
18.
What does "Christ" mean?
a)
Joseph and Mary's last name
b)
the anointed one
c)
the chosen one
d)
King of the Jews
19.
Why did Joseph and Mary need to travel right before Jesus was born?
a)
There was a Roman census
b)
They were visiting family
c)
To avoid bad weather
d)
They were following a star
20.
Who visits Jesus after his birth?
a)
Shepherds
b)
Blacksmiths
c)
Soldiers
d)
Farmers
21.
How did the shepherds know about Jesus' birth?
a)
The wise men told them
b)
The angels told them
c)
They followed a star
d)
Herod told them
22.
What is the name of the four week period that leads up to Christmas and celebrates the arrival of Jesus?
a)
advent
b)
hanukkah
c)
lent
d)
December
23.

What is the 18th Amendment

a)

Woman's Suffrage

b)

Prohibition

c)

Right to Bear Arms

d)

Election of senators by the people

24.

Who was the 27th President?

a)

John F. Kennedy

b)

William Howard Taft

c)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

d)

Abraham Lincoln

25.

What state was 39th to enter into the Union?

a)

Pennsylvania

b)

Washington

c)

North Dakota

d)

South Dakota

26.

What year did the United States attain the Louisiana Purchase

a)

1803

b)

1792

c)

1806

d)

1799

27.

What was the last state to abolish slavery

a)

Alabama

b)

Mississippi

c)

Georgia

d)

South Carolina

28.

What city is nicknamed the city of brotherly love?

a)

San Diego

b)

San Fransisco

c)

Miami

d)

Philadelphia

29.

Which president had fireside talks with the public

a)

Roosevelt

b)

Obama

c)

Clinton

d)

Jackson

30.

What happened on 9/11

a)

A terrorist attack in New York City

b)

A march on Washington

c)

A massive Hurricane in the south

d)

A school shooting

31.

What was the largest military battle on United State soil?

a)

Battle of Wounded Knee

b)

Massacre Bay

c)

Antietam

d)

Gettysburg

32.

How many presidents are from Pennsylvania

a)

3

b)

5

c)

1

d)

6

33.

We all know that Rudolph has a red nose, but does Rudolph have antlers?

a)

No

b)

Yes

c)

Not at the beginning of the movie, but he does at the end.

d)

He does at the beginning, but they fall off while he's flying.

34.

Which country created egg nog?

a)

France

b)

England

c)

Germany

d)

USA

35.

Who said "God bless us, every one?"

a)

Tiny Tim

b)

Andrew Duren

c)

Scrooge

d)

Mr. Gilliam

36.

What were Frosty's last words?

a)

Merry Christmas!

b)

Happy New Year!

c)

Put me in the freezer!

d)

I'll be back again someday!

e)

Global warming got me!

37.

According to the Bible, how many wise men were there?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

many

d)

it doesn't say

38.

What was the most popular toy of 1984?

a)

Simon game

b)

Atari video game console

c)

Cabbage Patch dolls

d)

Hot Wheels race cars

39.

What river did George Washington cross with his troops on December 25, 1776?

a)

Delaware River

b)

Ocmulgee River

c)

Potomac River

d)

Hudson River

40.

What song contains the line, "Let's be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly"?

a)

Jingle Bells

b)

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

c)

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

d)

The Holly & the Ivy

41.

Which Florida town maintains a fully decorated tree all year long?

a)

Celebration, FL

b)

Orlando, FL

c)

Hollywood, FL

d)

Christmas, FL

42.

After red and green, what are the TWO most popular Christmas decor colors?

a)

silver

b)

white

c)

gold

d)

blue

43.

What popular children's cracker was introduced in 1902 as a Christmas ornament?

a)

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish

b)

Barnum's Animal Crackers

c)

Cheez-Its

d)

saltines

44.

Which U.S. President barred the Christmas tree from being displayed in the White House?

a)

Teddy Roosevelt

b)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

c)

Grover Cleveland

d)

Jimmy Carter

45.

Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas in 1492 opened up a new era in world history. What country sponsored his expedition?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

Portugal

d)

England

46.

When was the Declaration of Independence approved by congress?

a)

July 2nd, 1776

b)

July 4th, 1776

c)

July 4th 1770

d)

July 24th, 1775

47.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Jefferson Davis

c)

George Washington

d)

Alexander Hamilton

48.
What was the name of the 1st permanent English Colony
a)
Roanoke, Virginia
b)
Washington D.C.
c)
New York, New York
d)
Jamestown, Virginia
49.
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Mayflower Compact
50.
Who is the second president of the United States of America?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Donald Trump
c)
Hillary Clinton 
d)
John Adams
51.
George Washington's face is on what coin?
a)
penny
b)
nickel
c)
quarter
d)
dime
52.
Abraham Lincoln was what president?
a)
10th
b)
16th
c)
1st
d)
20th
53.
What paper money is Abraham Lincoln's face on?
a)
$10.00
b)
$20.00
c)
$1.00
d)
$5.00
54.
How often do we vote for a new president?
a)
November 8
b)
every four years
c)
every 8 years
d)
every November 8
55.
How many states are in the United States of America?
a)
25
b)
30
c)
40
d)
50
56.
Where is the White House located? 
a)
Chicago, Illinois 
b)
Boston, Massachusetts 
c)
Washington, DC
d)
Los Angles, California
57.

What was the first national park?

a)

Great Smoky Mountains - Tennessee & North Carolina

b)

Everglades - Florida

c)

Death Valley - California & Nevada

d)

Yellowstone - Wyoming, Montana, & Idaho

58.

What is the most popular popsicle flavor in the United States?

a)

cherry

b)

lime

c)

orange

d)

grape

59.

More ice cream is sold on this day of the week than any other. Which day is it?

a)

Sunday

b)

Saturday

c)

Friday

d)

Wednesday

60.

What founding father was never president?

a)

John Adams

b)

James Madison

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

Thomas Jefferson

61.

Which of the following was NOT one of the original 13 colonies?

a)

Georgia

b)

South Carolina

c)

Virginia

d)

Vermont

62.

What was the first capital of the United States

a)

New York City, NY

b)

Washington D.C.

c)

Philadelphia, PA

d)

Boston, MA

63.

Popular Christmas beverage also known as "milk punch"

a)

apple cider

b)

chocolate milk

c)

Irish coffee

d)

eggnog

64.

What would the other reindeer NOT let Rudolph do?

a)

shine his nose

b)

lead Santa's sleigh

c)

play in reindeer games

d)

play with Clarice

65.

How many ghosts show up in "A Christmas Carol"?

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

66.

Where was baby Jesus born?

a)

a manger in Jerusalem

b)

a manger in Bethlehem

c)

an inn in Bethlehem

d)

an inn in Jerusalem

67.

The movie "Miracle on 34th Street" is based on a real life department store called:

a)

Gruben's Emporium

b)

Macy's

c)

Rockefeller's Mercantle

d)

Marley and Son

68.

In what modern day country was St. Nicholas born?

a)

Germany

b)

Turkey

c)

England

d)

Belgium

69.

Which Hollywood actor played six different roles in "The Polar Express"?

a)

Jim Carrey

b)

Arnold Schwarzenegger

c)

Tom Hanks

d)

Tom Holland

70.

What real life person is Santa Claus based on?

a)

The Christian bishop St. Nicholas

b)

St. Francis of Nicola

c)

St. Nickels of Persia

d)

The Christian pope St. Nicola

71.

What did the little boy see under the mistletoe?

a)

Santa eating cookes

b)

mommy kissing daddy

c)

mommy kissing Santa

72.

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

a)

Turkey

b)

Jerusalem

c)

Germany

d)

Belgium

73.

What’s the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?

a)

Oogie Boogie

b)

Ochie Hoo

c)

Boogie Wooly

74.

What does Santa Claus give you for Christmas if you are naughty?

a)

Ice

b)

Coal

c)

Crocodile

d)

A new phone

75.

What are the names of the 3 ghosts in the story "A Christmas Carol"?

a)

Ghost of Christmas Then

b)

Ghost of Christmas Now

c)

Ghost of Christmas Present

d)

Ghost of Christmas Past

e)

Ghost of Christmas Future

76.

How do you say Merry Christmas in Hawaiian?

a)

Aloha

b)

mele Kalikimaka

c)

mele Kikiwaka

d)

Feliz Navidad

77.

What are some nicknames that Santa Claus has?

a)

Father Christmas

b)

Giver of Gifts

c)

Kris Kringle

d)

Christmas King

e)

St. Nick

78.

How many real Christmas trees are sold in the US each year?

a)

100 - 1,000

b)

1 million

c)

30 - 35 million

d)

15 - 20 million

79.

Why do we celebrate Christmas?

a)

Because we get presents.

b)

To celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

c)

Because of the food.

d)

We get to decorate.

80.

What year did Christmas become a federal Holiday?

a)

1870

b)

1802

c)

1912

d)

1868

81.

Which states produce the most Christmas Trees?

a)

Oregon

b)

North Caroline

c)

Washington

d)

Texas

82.

All are true of our national Christmas tree...

a)

located in front of the White House

b)

began in 1973

c)

taken care by the National Park Service

d)

Chopped down every year

83.

1% of the population is Christian but the holiday is widely celebrated in this country with a bucket of KFC fried chicken.

a)

China

b)

Vietnam

c)

Japan

d)

Myanmar

84.

Which continent eats goose for their Christmas meal?

a)

Antartica

b)

Europe

c)

Africa

d)

North America

85.

In Sweden, they celebrate St Lucia's Day, which is when?

a)

December 12

b)

December 13

c)

December 14

d)

December 15

86.

In 1645, Puritans took over England and vowed to cancel Christmas.

a)

True

b)

Fals

87.

The pilgrims who came to America in 1620 were strict with their Puritan beliefs, so Christmas was not a holiday in early America.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

In 1819 who reinvented Christmas by his story writing?

a)

Washington Irving

b)

Manroe Irving

c)

Van Buren Irving

d)

Lincoln Irving

89.

What was the festival known as in Northern Europe before Christianity?

a)

Saturnalia

b)

Yule

c)

Easter

d)

Diwali

90.

In which year did the first Christmas of the First World War take place?

a)

1660

b)

1914

c)

1843

d)

1644

91.

What did the British and German soldiers do on Christmas Eve during the First World War?

a)

Played football matches

b)

Exchanged gifts

c)

All of the above

d)

Sang Christmas carols

92.

What was the area between the trenches known as where soldiers met during the First World War Christmas truce?

a)

Neutral Ground

b)

Peace Zone

c)

Safe Zone

d)

No Man's Land

93.

What does the star on top of the Christmas tree symbolize?

a)

A symbol of Santa Claus

b)

The North Star

c)

The Star of Bethlehem

d)

A decorative ornament

94.

In which country did the tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace originate?

a)

China

b)

United States

c)

France

d)

United Kingdom

95.

What is the significance of mistletoe in Christmas traditions?

a)

Mistletoe is a type of Christmas decoration made from dried leaves and berries

b)

Mistletoe is a symbol of bad luck and should not be used in Christmas traditions

c)

Mistletoe is a poisonous plant that should be avoided

d)

Mistletoe is a symbol of love and friendship, often associated with kissing

96.

Which country is credited with the creation of the first candy cane?

a)

Spain

b)

Italy

c)

France

d)

Germany

97.

Which country is known for the tradition of the 'Yule Lads' who bring gifts to children?

a)

Iceland

b)

Finland

c)

Norway

d)

Greenland

98.

What is the significance of the poinsettia flower in Christmas traditions?

a)

It is often associated with Christmas because of its red and green foliage.

b)

It has no significance in Christmas traditions

c)

It is believed to bring bad luck and should not be brought into the house

d)

It is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in many cultures

99.

What is the history behind the tradition of giving gifts at Christmas?

a)

It started as a marketing ploy by big corporations

b)

Gift-giving at Christmas has no historical significance

c)

The tradition of giving gifts at Christmas was started by Santa Claus

d)

Originated from the story of the Three Wise Men bringing gifts to the baby Jesus

100.

Which country is credited with the creation of the first nativity scene?

a)

Italy

b)

Germany

c)

Spain

d)

France

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