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Grade 5 Modern Europe
Marie Curie's first scientific job in Paris was to study the newly discovered metal uranium.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Modern Europe
Pierre Curie gave up his own research so that he could help Marie with hers.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Modern Europe
Marie Curie was the first woman to teach at the Sorbonne (also known as the University of Paris).
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Medieval Europe
Joan believed that she had received a vision from Michael the Archangel to help the French win the Hundred Years' War.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Medieval Europe
Castles were the homes of nobility or royalty.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Medieval Europe
All moats were filled with water.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Renaissance and Reformation
A new year starts on January 1 in the Julian Calendar.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Renaissance and Reformation
During the medieval period in Europe, New Year's Day could happen in March, September, or December.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Modern Europe
The first flight by a jet-powered plane was in 1941.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Exploration
Rivers were the primary means of travel during the exploration of Siberia.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Exploration
                is the only country in Central America with English as its official language.
  1. Guatemala
  2. Costa Rica
  3. Honduras
  4. Belize
Grade 5 European History
Walpurgis Night is celebrated on the last night of which month?
  1. May
  2. June
  3. April
  4. September
Grade 5 European History
May 1 is the feast day of Saint Walpurga.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Medieval Europe
Walpurga was born in what country?
  1. France
  2. Austria
  3. England
  4. Germany
Grade 5 Medieval Europe
Because Walpurga did the majority of her missionary work in Germany, Walpurgis Night is mostly celebrated in central and northern Europe.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Medieval Europe
Walpurga, according to legend, had the power to stop              witchcraft             .
Grade 5 Medieval Europe
Because of Walpurga's supposed power over witchcraft, the night of April 30th was considered the point in the year where evil power was weakest.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 Medieval Europe
Many countries celebrate Walpurgis Night by lighting bonfires.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 European History
In England, cherry blossoms are traditionally hung outside of houses to ward off evil spirits.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 5 European History
Walpurgis Night is celebrated by a large carnival followed by picnics in parks in which country?
  1. Estonia
  2. Norway
  3. Finland
  4. Germany
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