High School Trivia

What fad toy was feared to be a tool for foreign spies?

• Chia Pet

• Pokemon

• Tamagotchi

• Furby

What is the primary purpose of the United Nations?

• To promote international peace and security

• To regulate international trade

• To control global media

• To establish a single world government

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

• Mikhail Gorbachev

What is the capital city of Canada?

• Toronto

• Vancouver

• Ottawa

• Montreal