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Grade 4 Exploration
Christopher Columbus never actually set foot in North America.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 4 Modern Europe
Christmas' popularity rose after which author's "A Christmas Carol" was published in 1843?
  1. Alexandre Dumas
  2. Mark Twain
  3. Charles Dickens
  4. Mary Shelley
Grade 4 Exploration
Name some of the foods that were brought to the Old World from the New World in the Columbian Exchange?
  1. Corn, squash, carrots, rice, apples
  2. Potatoes, corn, squash, beans, tomatoes
  3. Squash, tomatoes, beets, oranges, grapes
Grade 4 Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest the Seven Wonders.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 4 Exploration
Why did the explorers travel the seas?
  1. to take over land
  2. to find America
  3. to seek lucrative goods
Grade 4 Ancient History
The Dead Sea Scrolls were found in the                 Caves.
  1. Wadi Rum
  2. Qumran
  3. Nebo
  4. Sinai
Grade 4 Medieval Europe
Patrick is the patron saint of what country?
  1. Wales
  2. Ireland
  3. England
  4. Scotland
Grade 4 Medieval Europe
According to legend, Saint Patrick drove what animal out of Ireland?
  1. wolves
  2. snakes
  3. hawks
  4. rats
Grade 4 Medieval Europe
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on the 17th day of what month?
  1. May
  2. April
  3. March
  4. August
Grade 4 World History
Earth Day is only celebrated once every five years.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 4 World History
What is "guising" called in the United States?
  1. partying
  2. trick or treating
  3. pumpkin carving
  4. bobbing for apples
Grade 4 World History
Día de Muertos celebrations originated with the Mayan civilization.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 4 Modern Europe
The Christmas tree originated in England.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 4 Exploration
Who was the merchant who visited China and described its riches to Europe?
  1. Coronado
  2. Amerigo Vespucci
  3. Marco Polo
  4. Columbus
Grade 4 Greece
What is the Greek name for the Goddess of Marriage?
  1. Minerva
  2. Hera
  3. Proserpine
Grade 4 Medieval Europe
Christmas carols became popular during which century?
  1. 13th
  2. 14th
  3. 15th
  4. 16th
Grade 4 Medieval Europe
There have never been snakes in Ireland.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 4 Medieval Europe
In the earliest stories, leprechauns wore red instead of green.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 4 Exploration
As Governor of the Indies, Columbus was known for his gentle treatment of the native islanders.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 4 World History
Halloween is believed to have developed from the Gaelic harvest festival called                .
  1. Yule
  2. Samhain
  3. Candlemas
  4. Día de Muertos
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