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North America: Part 2 Trivia Quiz

This quiz is the second part of my North America series. It will feature some of North America's famous battles, figures, and moments. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by ih400. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ih400

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
342,320

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The United States had presidents before the Constitution was established.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Belize came under British control due to what battle? Hint

French Revolution

War of Jenkins' Ear

St. George's Caye

War of Spanish Succession

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first Aztec ruler? Hint

Ahuitzotl

Acamapichtli

Chimalpopoca

Tizoc

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which ancient civilization existed from about 1500 BC to about 400 BC? Hint

The Olmec

The Mayan

The Aztec

The Anasazi

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Canadian province was the last to be enter into Federation? Hint

Newfoundland & Labrador

Nunavut

British Columbia

New Brunswick

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who served as Panama's head of state from October 12, 1918 to January 30, 1920? Hint

Harmodio Arias Madrid

Jose Ramon Guizado

Guillermo Endara

Belisario Porras Barahona

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Question 7 of 10

7. After being burned to the ground by the Spanish in 1684, the capital of the Bahamas was renamed Nassau in honor of what? Hint

The British Parliament

A Native Tribe

Madrid

The House of Orange-Nassau

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what state was gold first discovered in the United States? Hint

Washington

California

North Carolina

Alaska

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which three nations signed NAFTA? Hint

Cuba, Mexico, United States

Canada, Nicaragua, United States

Canada, Mexico, United States

Haiti, Jamaica, Panama

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was overthrown in the Dominican Republic in 1963? Hint

Salvador Jorge Blanco

Joaquin Balaguer

Juan Bosch

Leonel Fernandez

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The United States had presidents before the Constitution was established.

Answer: True

There were 14 presidents that served before the Constitution was established. They served under the Continental Congress and the Confederation Congress and were referred to as 'President of Congress' and later as 'President of the United States in Congress Assembled'. They are NOT included in the formal numbering of US Presidents.

2. Belize came under British control due to what battle?

Answer: St. George's Caye

The Battle of St. George's Caye took place on September 10, 1798 in which Britain defeated the Spanish to gain control of present-day Belize. However, in order not provoke Spain further, the area did not formally become a colony till 1862.

3. Who was the first Aztec ruler?

Answer: Acamapichtli

Acamapichtli ruled the Aztec Empire from 1375-1395 in what is now present-day Mexico.

4. Which ancient civilization existed from about 1500 BC to about 400 BC?

Answer: The Olmec

The Olmecs lived in the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico. The Olmecs started to decline around 400 BC because of climate changes that were affecting the food supply in the area. After a rapid decline, they basically became extinct.

5. Which Canadian province was the last to be enter into Federation?

Answer: Newfoundland & Labrador

Nunavut is the youngest territory, but Newfoundland is the youngest province. Newfoundland & Labrador became a province on March 31, 1949.

6. Who served as Panama's head of state from October 12, 1918 to January 30, 1920?

Answer: Belisario Porras Barahona

Barahona is one of 36 heads of state that Panama has had since independence (from Colombia) in 1904. Barahona belonged to the National Liberal Party.

7. After being burned to the ground by the Spanish in 1684, the capital of the Bahamas was renamed Nassau in honor of what?

Answer: The House of Orange-Nassau

The city of Nassau was formerly known as Cape Town, but when it was destroyed by fire in 1684 and was renamed Nassau in 1695.

8. In what state was gold first discovered in the United States?

Answer: North Carolina

Not many people know this, but gold was first discovered on the Reed Farm outside of Georgeville, North Carolina in 1799.

9. Which three nations signed NAFTA?

Answer: Canada, Mexico, United States

The NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) was signed on December 22,1995 creating a vast free ttrade area.

10. Who was overthrown in the Dominican Republic in 1963?

Answer: Juan Bosch

The U.S feared that after he was overthrown, the Communist Party would take over the country, so President Johnson sent troops to the island.

Source: Author ih400

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