ELA Review

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

• To promote international peace and security

• To regulate global trade

• To control world population

• To enforce international laws

Which ancient civilization is known for developing the first form of writing?

• Egyptians

• Sumerians

• Romans

• Greeks

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

What was the main cause of the American Civil War?

• Taxation without representation

• Slavery and states' rights

• Religious freedom

• Territorial expansion

Which document declared the independence of the American colonies from Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

What was the primary economic activity in the Southern United States during the 19th century?

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Fishing

Which empire was known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Japanese Empire

• British Empire

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Leonid Brezhnev

What is the significance of the Magna Carta in history?

• It established the first democracy

• It limited the power of the king

• It ended the Hundred Years' War

• It created the British Parliament

Which war was fought between the North and South regions in the United States?

• The Revolutionary War

• The Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The Spanish-American War