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Test your knowledge of American history and government. How many can you get right?

1. Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin

Answer: >!George Washington!<

2. In which year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• 1775
• 1776
• 1781
• 1783

Answer: >!1776!<

3. How many amendments are currently in the U.S. Constitution?

• 10
• 17
• 27
• 33

Answer: >!27!<

4. Which branch of the U.S. government interprets federal laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• State

Answer: >!Judicial!<

5. Which document begins with the words “We the People”?

• Declaration of Independence
• U.S. Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Articles of Confederation

Answer: >!U.S. Constitution!<

How many did you get right 5/5, 4/5, or did one catch you?

Let's test your space knowledge! No Googling. 🚀

1. Which planet is the largest in our Solar System?
2. What is the name of the galaxy that contains our Solar System?
3. Which planet is famous for its prominent ring system?
4. What is the closest star to Earth?
5. How many planets are in our Solar System?
6. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
7. What is the name of Earth's natural satellite?
8. Which planet has the Great Red Spot, a massive storm?
9. What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
10. What is the name of the telescope launched by NASA in December 2021 that studies the universe primarily in infrared light?

Answers:

1. >!Jupiter!<
2. >!The Milky Way!<
3. >!Saturn!<
4. >!The Sun!<
5. >!8!<
6. >!Mars!<
7. >!The Moon!<
8. >!Jupiter!<
9. >!Gravity!<
10. >!James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)!<

How many did you get? 10/10, 8/10, 6/10, or less?

1. Which element has the chemical symbol W?
2. Which river flows through Paris?
3. In which Shakespeare play do Rosencrantz and Guildenstern appear?
4. What is the largest moon in our solar system?
5. Which ancient structure is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
6. Who painted Guernica?
7. Who composed The Four Seasons?
8. What is the process called when plants release water vapor through tiny openings in their leaves?

Answers

1. >!Tungsten!<
2. >!The Seine!<
3. >!Hamlet!<
4. >!Ganymede!<
5. >!The Great Pyramid of Giza!<
6. >!Pablo Picasso!<
7. >!Antonio Vivaldi!<
8. >!Transpiration!<

What's your score out of 8?