social studies

Question 1

1. Which of the following is the capital city of the United States?

Accepted Answer

B) Washington, D.C.

Question 2

2. What is the primary function of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

C) Create laws

Question 3

3. Who was the first president of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) George Washington

Question 4

4. What year did the United States gain independence from Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

1776

Question 5

5. The Great Wall of China was primarily built to:

Accepted Answer

A) Protect against invasions

Question 6

6. Which of the following is a major river in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

B) Nile River

Question 7

7. The United Nations (UN) was founded in which year?

Accepted Answer

1945

Question 8

8. Who is known as the “Father of India” for his role in the country’s independence movement?

Accepted Answer

C) Mahatma Gandhi

Question 9

9. The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia is located between which two rivers?

Accepted Answer

B) Tigris and Euphrates

Question 10

10. What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?

Accepted Answer

B) The stock market crash of 1929