Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies

9 rounds of 35 multiple-choice questions

2013

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Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 1 Page 11 . Greek CultureAncient Greece was characterized by ... A. polygamy B. polytheism C. polynomials D. polymorphism E. polysaccharides

2 . SurrendersRobert E. Lee surrendered his Confederate forces at a courthouse in ... A. Shiloh B. Antietam C. Vicksburg D. Gettysburg E. Appomattox

3 . FortsWhat forts were built in the same state where James Fenimore Cooper did most of his writing and the Erie Canal was built? A. Apache, Sutter B. McHenry, Bragg C. Sumter, Moultrie D. Dearborn, Duquesne E. Orange, Ticonderoga

4 . Colonial DocumentsThe official documents that granted authority to establish colonies in North America were called ... A. pacts B. leases C. permits D. accords E. charters

5 . American PatriotsWho made a historical ride from Boston to Concord, Massachusetts? A. Nathan Hale B. Paul Revere C. Patrick Henry D. Benedict Arnold E. George Washington

6 . Presidential EstatesDuring the presidency of the man whose home was at Monticello, the ... A. Great Depression occurred B. Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor C. U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory D. Southern states seceded from the Union E. Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution

7 . Historical ErasThe Iron Age in Europe succeeded the ---- Age. A. Steel B. Stone C. Brass D. Bronze E. Pewter

8 . Historical StorageWhat is in Davy Jones' locker? A. the Lusitania and the Titanic B. the Mona Lisa and Whistler's Mother C. the Spirit of St. Louis and the Enola Gay D. King Tut's mummy and Cleopatra's Needles E. the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Rosetta Stone

9 . State ShapesWhich has a panhandle? A. Maine B. Nevada C. Wyoming D. Oklahoma E. North Dakota

1 0 . ImmigrationMore than any other nation in the world, what country allows over one million aliens to become legal permanent residents each year? A. India B. Japan C. France D. Australia E. United States

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 1 Page 21 1 . Park GeographyWhich national park is farthest from the Continental Divide? A. Glacier B. Hot Springs C. Yellowstone D. Grand Teton E. Rocky Mountain

1 2 . Political PhilosophyThe slogan, "manifest destiny," expressed the spirit of ... A. abolitionism B. world domination C. national expansion D. technological innovation E. independence from Britain

1 3 . Ancient People and PlacesWho is not associated with ancient Egypt? A. King Tut B. Cleopatra C. Amenhotep D. Hatshepsut E. Nebuchadnezzar

1 4 . Colonial GeographyWhich colonial town was farthest south? A. Savannah B. Plymouth C. Wilmington D. Portsmouth E. St. Augustine

1 5 . Unusual CoinsCoins issued in which country depict pods growing on a cocoa tree branch? A. Nepal B. Ghana C. Ireland D. Austria E. Canada

1 6 . PresidentsThe most important issue faced by President Andrew Johnson was ... A. slavery B. reconstruction C. manifest destiny D. annexation of Canada E. rights of Native Americans

1 7 . EligibilityWhich actor may not run for U.S. president? A. Goldie Hawn B. Sean Connery C. Robin Williams D. Candice Bergen E. Whoopi Goldberg

1 8 . The Middle AgesWhat was "mail" during the Middle Ages? A. flexible armor B. engraving on shields C. jousting in tournaments D. bodies of water surrounding castles E. organizations of towns for mutual protection

1 9 . Political HistoryTheodore Roosevelt was a Republican when elected president in 1904, but in his presidential bid in 1912, he belonged to the ---- Party. A. Green B. Dixiecrat C. Federalist D. Bull Moose E. American Independent

2 0 . PortsIn 1607, Puerto Rico served as a provisioning port for the English ships Godspeed, Susan Constant, and Discovery that were on their way to establish what early English colony? A. Roanoke B. Savannah C. Jamestown D. St. Augustine E. Massachusetts Bay

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 1 Page 32 1 . Colonial CurrenciesPeter Minuit bought Manhattan from Canarsie Indians for sixty ---- worth of trade goods. A. marks B. rubles C. guilders D. shillings E. drachmas

2 2 . Governmental BranchesWhich official belongs to the executive branch of government? A. governor B. district judge C. U.S. representative D. political party chairman E. member of a state senate

2 3 . CitiesWhich is in an archipelago? A. Basra B. Beijing C. Madrid D. Caracas E. Honolulu

2 4 . The UnderworldWhen Scarnose Petrocelli produced reams of 20 dollar bills with his laptop computer and laser printer, he committed ... A. bigamy B. forgery C. assault D. blackmail E. embezzlement

2 5 . TreatiesThe Americans not only won their independence but also a territory much larger than the original thirteen colonies according to the terms of the Treaty of ... A. Paris B. Ghent C. Utrecht D. Versailles E. Guadalupe Hidalgo

2 6 . Government RestrictionsTerm limits presently apply to all U.S. ... A. senators B. presidents C. cabinet members D. Supreme Court justices E. members of the House of Representatives

2 7 . Scientific DisciplinesAround the Acropolis, Machu Picchu, and Giza, you would be most likely to see ... A. ecologists B. seismologists C. volcanologists D. archaeologists E. ophthalmologists

2 8 . Revolutionary RhetoricWhat term in the Declaration of Independence indicates rights that are absolute, not awarded by a human power, not transferable to another power, and incapable of repudiation? A. inevitable B. inalienable C. inseparable D. inconceivable E. indispensable

2 9 . ElevationsWhich has the highest mean elevation? A. Texas B. Nevada C. Louisiana D. Pennsylvania E. Massachusetts

3 0 . Time FramesWhich did not occur in the 19th century? A. The U.S. purchased Alaska. B. Edison invented the light bulb. C. Meriwether Lewis reached the Pacific. D. The telegraph replaced the pony express. E. The Articles of Confederation were ratified.

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 1 Page 43 1 . The FrontierWho made a living in the fur trade business? A. Wyatt Earp B. Nathan Hale C. Robert Fulton D. Jedediah Smith E. William Chapman

3 2 . Ancient SocietiesWhich was not a Mesoamerican civilization? A. Maya B. Olmec C. Aztec D. Celtic E. Zapotec

3 3 . Meteorological RecordsWhich state has recorded the highest all-time low temperature? A. Texas B. Hawaii C. Florida D. Alabama E. Louisiana

3 4 . Federal FunctionsWhich member of the U.S. government is most like an umpire? A. FBI director B. vice president C. secretary of state D. speaker of the House E. Supreme Court justice

3 5 . Bridges to SomewhereWhich U.S. bridge is not paired with the state in which it is located? A. Brooklyn Bridge - New York B. Royal Gorge Bridge - Colorado C. Golden Gate Bridge - California D. Pecos River High Bridge - Texas E. Tacoma Narrows Bridge - Louisiana

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 1 - Answers1. B2. E3. E4. E5. B6. C7. D8. A9. D10. E11. B12. C13. E14. E15. B16. B17. B18. A19. D20. C21. C22. A23. E24. B25. A26. B27. D28. B29. B30. E31. D32. D33. B34. E35. E

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 2 Page 11 . Hard FatThe ancients used tallow to make candles and ... A. soap B. paint C. paper D. canvas E. mosaics

2 . ArchaeologyAncient forms of writing include ... A. microform and isometrics B. cubiform and reprographics C. chloroform and anesthetics D. stratiform and orthodontics E. cuneiform and hieroglyphics

3 . ImperialismThe British never controlled ... A. Bolivia and Vietnam B. Hong Kong and India C. South Africa and Sudan D. Canada and New Zealand E. Gibraltar and the Falklands

4 . InventionsThomas Edison invented the ---- light bulb. A. iridescent B. coalescent C. effervescent D. incandescent E. bioluminescent

5 . Big BurgsGalveston, Seattle, Charleston, and Tampa are alike in that they are all ... A. seaports B. on islands C. state capitals D. in the Sunbelt E. east of the Mississippi

6 . Government RequirementsWhen a government imposes a curfew, people must ... A. cover their windows B. sign up for military service C. provide census information D. exchange money for new currency E. leave the streets at a certain time

7 . SettlersWith which mountain range is the Donner Party associated? A. Rockies B. Cascade C. Bitteroot D. Appalachian E. Sierra Nevada

8 . Behemoth BrainingName the Philistine giant slain by a small stone propelled by means of centrifugal force. A. Odin B. Goliath C. Cyclops D. the Sphinx E. the Jabberwock

9 . IndustrialistsIn 1775, Matthew Boulton and James Watt established a company to manufacture ... A. firearms B. cotton gins C. steam engines D. sewing machines E. mechanical reapers

1 0 . Continental ConnectionsThe land bridge between Asia and Africa is the Isthmus of ... A. Suez B. Corinth C. Panama D. Kamchatka E. Tehuantepec

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 2 Page 21 1 . Differences of OpinionWho was a religious dissenter? A. Mary Todd B. Virginia Dare C. Carry Nation D. Susan Anthony E. Anne Hutchinson

1 2 . DisastersIn 1964, ---- was devastated by an earthquake. A. Phoenix B. Galveston C. Anchorage D. Tallahassee E. San Francisco

1 3 . CongressThe House of Representatives must have how many members present to vote on an issue? A. all B. two-thirds C. three-fourths D. more than half E. one from each state

1 4 . Constitutional ChangesIt would require a constitutional amendment to ... A. expel illegal aliens B. establish poll taxes C. open a national park to oil drilling D. grant statehood to Washington, D.C. E. change words in the Pledge of Allegiance

1 5 . Museum GeographyWhich is not a Chinese museum? A. Tibet Museum B. Nanjing Museum C. Shanghai Museum D. Macao Maritime Museum E. Ho Chi Minh City Museum

1 6 . Governmental HeadsA 21st-century dictator is the leader of ... A. India B. Poland C. Philippines D. North Korea E. South Africa

1 7 . VotesIn a municipal election there are three candidates. If all 99 registered voters vote in this election, what is the smallest number that could comprise a plurality? A. 23 B. 34 C. 42 D. 50 E. 66

1 8 . InventionsThe oldest picture of a wheeled vehicle comes from ... A. Moravia B. Macedonia C. Micronesia D. Mauretania E. Mesopotamia

1 9 . House MembershipWhich does not have a non-voting member in the U.S. House of Representatives? A. Guam B. Virgin Islands C. Baja California D. American Samoa E. District of Columbia

2 0 . Monumental ManeuversThe Normandy invasion of 1944 occurred in ... A. Italy B. Spain C. France D. Belgium E. Germany

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 2 Page 32 1 . SurrendersWho was aboard the U.S.S. Missouri when Japanese delegates signed surrender terms at the end of World War II? A. Harry Truman B. Winston Churchill C. Franklin Roosevelt D. Dwight Eisenhower E. Douglas MacArthur

2 2 . CompassesThe deviation from true north on a magnetic compass is ... A. anomaly B. deviance C. disparity D. aberration E. declination

2 3 . HighlandsThe northern part of which country is characterized by lofty, rugged mountains? A. India B. Libya C. Sudan D. Yemen E. Cambodia

2 4 . State BirdsThe lark bunting and the road runner are two of the state birds in which region? A. New England B. Great Plains C. Rocky Mountains D. Pacific Northwest E. Atlantic Seaboard

2 5 . AnthropologyHuns, Gypsies, Lapps, and Bedouins were all ... A. nomadic B. barbaric C. prehistoric D. democratic E. matriarchic

2 6 . Famous AmericansWho was not a military leader? A. Oliver Perry B. David Farragut C. George B. McClellan D. Henry David Thoreau E. Philip Henry Sheridan

2 7 . Whopping DistancesA plane leaving Greenwich would require the greatest amount of time to fly directly to ... A. Tehran B. Moscow C. Seattle D. Honolulu E. the North Pole

2 8 . InvasionsThe Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II is known as ... A. A-Day B. B-Day C. C-Day D. D-day E. E-Day

2 9 . Early EncountersThe first people to encounter the Russians in the New World were ... A. Aleuts B. Yaquis C. Mohicans D. Seminoles E. Cheyennes

3 0 . New World ColoniesOne of the 18th-century Chesapeake colonies was ... A. Maine B. Maryland C. South Carolina D. New Hampshire E. Massachusetts

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 2 Page 43 1 . American GovernmentThe U.S. Constitution is called the supreme ... A. law of the land B. rule of the realm C. edict of the electorate D. canon of the community E. decree of the democracy

3 2 . AssaultsThis 1991 passage is about what region? For months, the Serbian-controlled army assaulted the Croatian town of Vukovar on the Danube. A. Scandinavia B. northern Africa C. southern Europe D. southeastern Asia E. west-central Africa

3 3 . LeadersCaligula, Vespasian, Octavian, and Tiberius were all leaders of ancient ... A. Rome B. Egypt C. Mexico D. Greece E. Babylon

3 4 . Get-TogethersThe town meetings characteristic of the New England colonies illustrate ... A. anarchy B. oligarchy C. monarchy D. democracy E. bureaucracy

3 5 . InfractionsWhich is the least serious offense? A. arson B. forgery C. loitering D. manslaughter E. breaking and entering

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 2 - Answers1. A2. E3. A4. D5. A6. E7. E8. B9. C10. A11. E12. C13. D14. B15. E16. D17. B18. E19. C20. C21. E22. E23. A24. C25. A26. D27. D28. D29. A30. B31. A32. C33. A34. D35. C

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 3 Page 11 . Architecture of OldeWho are most closely associated with the pyramids at Giza? A. Attila and Genghis Khan B. Julius Caesar and Hadrian C. Cheops and Tutankhamen D. Montezuma and Atahualpa E. Pericles and Alexander the Great

2 . NavigationYou fly over the Gateway Arch on a heading of 285 degrees. This heading could take you to the ... A. Great Lakes B. Great Plains C. Grand Canyon D. Gulf of Mexico E. Appalachian Mountains

3 . ElectionsA "show election" would most likely occur in which country? A. India B. Canada C. Greece D. Switzerland E. North Korea

4 . Disaster DescriptionsThis account by Jack London is about what city after a conflagration? Nothing remains of it but memories and a fringe of dwelling houses on the outskirts. Its industrial section is wiped out. A. Anchorage in 1965 B. New Madrid in 1811 C. New Orleans in 2005 D. New York City in 2001 E. San Francisco in 19065 . Colorful ReportingIn the 1890s, American public sentiment for war with Spain was fueled by ---- journalism. A. red B. blue C. black D. green E. yellow

6 . Early ExplorationsJames Cook was the first English navigator to anchor a ship in ... A. Waimea Bay in Kauai B. Prudhoe Bay in Alaska C. Biscayne Bay in Florida D. Baffin Bay in Greenland E. Montego Bay in Jamaica

7 . National ParksIts lowest and highest points are separated by more than 11,300 feet. Containing some 3.3 million acres, the biggest national park in the lower forty-eight states is ... A. Everglades B. Yellowstone C. Crater Lake D. Shenandoah E. Death Valley

8 . PuritansWho was a Puritan? A. Ulysses Grant B. John Winthrop C. Ernest Hemingway D. Theodore Roosevelt E. Booker T. Washington

9 . Presidential EstatesThe greatest expanse of new U.S. territory was added during the presidency of the man who lived at ... A. Monticello B. Mt. Vernon C. Springwood D. Rancho del Cielo E. Prairie Chapel Ranch

1 0 . LawmakersLegislatures consisting of two branches are ... A. biaxial B. bifocal C. bipedal D. bicultural E. bicameral

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 3 Page 21 1 . Early DemisesWho were killed in the same state? A. John Brown, Robert Kennedy B. Crispus Attucks, Casey Jones C. William Travis, Lee Harvey Oswald D. George Custer, Martin Luther King E. Wild Bill Hickok, John Wilkes Booth

1 2 . CasualtiesWho were involved in the deaths of Atahualpa and Montezuma? A. nomadic Huns B. Roman gladiators C. Nazi storm troopers D. Communist guerrillas E. Spanish conquistadors

1 3 . Auroral GeographyFrom time to time, you can see the aurora australis from ... A. Poland B. Somalia C. Mongolia D. Venezuela E. New Zealand

1 4 . PopulationsAn average of more than 1000 people per square mile inhabit ... A. Brazil B. Kuwait C. Canada D. Norway E. Taiwan

1 5 . Big MouthsThe mouth of the ____ River in Pakistan empties into the Arabian Sea. A. Nile B. Indus C. Tigris D. Ganges E. Mekong

1 6 . Mideast WarsIraqi soldiers retreating from Kuwait in 1990 caused horrific ---- damage by setting fire to hundreds of oil wells. A. ecological B. topological C. astrological D. genealogical E. chronological

1 7 . 18th-Century EconomicsSlaves, molasses, and rum were the three main commodities involved in ---- trade. A. orbicular B. triangular C. peninsular D. corpuscular E. perpendicular

1 8 . Climatic GeographyWhich parks have the most dissimilar climates? A. Bryce Canyon, Zion B. Joshua Tree, Saguaro C. Mesa Verde, Everglades D. North Cascades, Olympic E. Grand Teton, Yellowstone

1 9 . Pacific Perimeter PeaksThe Ring of Fire, an extensive zone of volcanic and seismic activity which surrounds the Pacific Ocean, does not include which volcanoes? A. Etna, Vesuvius B. Mayon, Pinatubo C. Fujiyama, Iwo Jima D. St. Helens, Lassen E. Popocatepetl, Cotopaxi

2 0 . What Time Is It?Time throughout the world is based on a line of longitude known as the ---- Meridian. A. Berlin B. Beijing C. Allegheny D. Melbourne E. Greenwich

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 3 Page 32 1 . Headline HistoryWhich headline might have appeared in 50 B.C.? A. Caesar crosses Rubicon B. Vikings discover Greenland C. King John signs Magna Carta D. Spanish Inquisition established E. Great Sphinx completed in Gizeh

2 2 . Native American HistoryThe wampum of Algonquian-speaking Indians of the Atlantic coast consisted of ... A. beads B. spears C. baskets D. moccasins E. petroglyphs

2 3 . CitizenshipTo be a U.S. citizen, a person must either be born in the country or become ... A. civilized B. equalized C. actualized D. naturalized E. synthesized

2 4 . Languages AbroadArabic is the language of instruction in primary schools of ... A. India B. Bolivia C. Algeria D. Mongolia E. Lithuania

2 5 . Ancient HistoryThe Hellenic and Hellenistic periods are associated with the history of ... A. Egypt B. Greece C. Britain D. Babylonia E. Phoenicia

2 6 . Philosophical PhrasesWhich is an enduring statement of a political philosophy? A. Brawn at dawn B. Force the course C. Power and glower D. Might makes right E. Muscle with hustle

2 7 . Unusual NamesWhose middle name was "Evelyn"? A. John Booth B. Richard Byrd C. George Custer D. Thomas Edison E. Phineas Barnum

2 8 . TerrorismIn 1979, sixty-six American hostages were seized by militant Iranian students who demanded the return of the ... A. czar B. shah C. queen D. pharaoh E. emperor

2 9 . TectonismThis quote refers to which country? If you were looking for the perfect laboratory of geophysical hazards, this is it. The whole country is seismically active. A. Peru B. Canada C. Tunisia D. Belgium E. Saudi Arabia

3 0 . Famous FortsWhat fort at Lake Ontario guarded the route to the rich western fur-trapping lands? A. Dix B. Knox C. Sumter D. Niagara E. McHenry

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 3 Page 43 1 . EngagementsThe Battle of ---- took place first. A. Midway B. Hastings C. Waterloo D. Marathon E. Gettysburg

3 2 . Arid RegionsWhich is a sub-Saharan region of Africa? A. Gobi B. Sinai C. Sahel D. Outback E. Steppes

3 3 . TablelandsThe Allegheny Plateau is partly in ... A. Idaho B. Missouri C. Michigan D. West Virginia E. South Dakota

3 4 . The Legislative BranchWhen a House committee tables a legislative proposal, the bill is ... A. killed B. voted on C. sent to the Senate D. adopted as presented E. passed to the president

3 5 . HawaiiHawaiian history is associated with ... A. Atahualpa B. Pocahontas C. Popocatepetl D. Tutankhamen E. Kamehameha I

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 3 - Answers1. C2. B3. E4. E5. E6. A7. E8. B9. A10. E11. C12. E13. E14. E15. B16. A17. B18. C19. A20. E21. A22. A23. D24. C25. B26. D27. B28. B29. A30. D31. D32. C33. D34. A35. E

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 4 Page 11 . Historical MetaphorsA place where immigrants of widely diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds intermingle to form an integrated society is a(n) ... A. frying pan B. ice bucket C. melting pot D. Dutch oven E. double boiler

2 . Science HistoryWhile Kepler was calculating the orbits of the planets, who was developing the telescope? A. Galileo B. Ptolemy C. Copernicus D. Edmund Halley E. Leonardo da Vinci

3 . Athletic Event PrefixesDiscus and javelin throwing, wrestling, sprinting, and long jumping comprised the ancient ... A. biathlon B. triathlon C. decathlon D. pentathlon E. heptathlon

4 . LandformsThe Badlands of South Dakota and Canyonlands of Utah were formed primarily by ... A. erosion B. glaciation C. wave action D. meteorite impact E. volcanic intrusion

5 . International RelationsThe U.S. is officially represented at coronations or inaugurations in other countries by members of the ... A. Job Corps B. press corps C. Peace Corps D. Marine Corps E. diplomatic corps

6 . MeridiansHow many minutes are in one-fourth of one degree of longitude? A. 5 B. 15 C. 25 D. 35 E. 45

7 . MisdeedsPolitical crimes do not include ... A. treason B. sedition C. vagrancy D. terrorism E. espionage

8 . WatchdogsWhich agency monitors air and water quality, and attempts to control the pollution caused by solid waste, pesticides, and toxic substances? A. FDA B. FCC C. EPA D. USGS E. OSHA

9 . CoastsWhich rivers are in the state with the longest coastline? A. Koyukuk, Yukon B. Santee, Savannah C. Pecos, Rio Grande D. Klamath, San Joaquin E. Kennebec, Aroostook

1 0 . Colonial ChronologyHow many years elapsed between the founding of the English colony at Roanoke Island in 1587 and the signing of the Declaration of Independence? A. 76 B. 102 C. 189 D. 223 E. 236

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 4 Page 21 1 . Government AbroadThe power of the English monarchy gradually eroded as which institution developed? A. Senate B. Parliament C. Electoral College D. Continental Congress E. House of Representatives

1 2 . National PrefixesWhat nation is indicated repeatedly in this line? The Sinophile spoke about the Sino-Soviet Treaty and the Sino-Japanese War. A. China B. India C. Britain D. Australia E. Singapore

1 3 . The MideastWhich is not a Mideast country? A. Iran B. Syria C. Jordan D. Taiwan E. Saudi Arabia

1 4 . LeadersPrior to the revolution of 1917, Russian rulers were called ... A. yurts B. czars C. rubles D. kulaks E. gulags

1 5 . Births of YoreThe Middle East is called the cradle of ... A. life B. industry C. medicine D. civilization E. democracy

1 6 . National TreasuresThe Painted Desert is closest to ... A. Yellowstone B. Crater Lake C. the Everglades D. Carlsbad Caverns E. the Grand Canyon

1 7 . Park TopographyThe topography of which national park was formed primarily by glaciers? A. Badlands B. Voyageurs C. Joshua Tree D. Capitol Reef E. Great Smoky Mountains

1 8 . The Big Ban EraDuring the Prohibition era in American history, what was prohibited? A. free speech B. toxic waste dumping C. consumption of alcohol D. immigration of foreigners E. segregation of public facilities

1 9 . Island TravelIt takes the least time to fly from ... A. Crete to Oahu B. Sicily to Cyprus C. Tahiti to Hispaniola D. Midway to Sri Lanka E. Tasmania to the Falklands

2 0 . CommandersWho was not a Civil War military leader? A. George Meade B. Ulysses Grant C. George McClellan D. Douglas MacArthur E. Robert Edward Lee

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 4 Page 32 1 . Earth's PopulationOut of every one hundred people on our planet, the fewest live in ... A. Asia B. Africa C. Europe D. Oceania E. North America

2 2 . TonguesIn addition to Thai, Urdu, and Hindi, which are also native languages of the same continent? A. Yaqui, Carib B. Swahili, Zulu C. Maori, Tahitian D. Celtic, Lappish E. Mandarin, Punjabi

2 3 . U.S. InventorsWho earned a place in history books through an accomplishment in North Carolina? A. Samuel Colt B. Orville Wright C. Thomas Edison D. Benjamin Franklin E. Alexander Graham Bell

2 4 . Heads of StateThe title of the monarch overthrown in the Russian Revolution of 1917 was ... A. czar B. shah C. khan D. sultan E. shogun

2 5 . Asian IslesAn island off the southeast coast of China is ... A. Burma B. Taiwan C. Honshu D. Thailand E. Sri Lanka

2 6 . Anthems"God Save the Queen" is not the national or royal anthem of ... A. Bermuda B. New Zealand C. the Philippines D. United Kingdom E. the Falkland Islands

2 7 . AdventurersSpanish conquistadors did not include ... A. Cabral who explored Brazil B. Cortes who defeated the Aztecs C. Pizarro who destroyed the Inca kingdom D. de Soto who discovered the Mississippi E. Coronado who explored southwest America

2 8 . Historical VocabularyJean Lafitte, Edward Teach, and William Kidd are mainly remembered as ... A. freelancers B. freeloaders C. freemasons D. freebooters E. freethinkers

2 9 . Navigational CoordinatesWhat country is 40 degrees north of the equator and 30 degrees east of the prime meridian? A. Japan B. Turkey C. Uganda D. Sweden E. United States

3 0 . AristocratsWhich is not a title of nobility? A. duke B. count C. baron D. prince E. premier

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 4 Page 43 1 . Capital ComparisonsUsing an allusion from baseball, the U.S. Supreme Court is most like a(n) ... A. coach B. batter C. umpire D. pitcher E. catcher

3 2 . Sculpture CollectionsStatues of whom were contributed to Statuary Hall by states west of the Mississippi? A. John Winthrop and Henry Clay B. Ethan Allen and Samuel Adams C. Stephen Austin and Will Rogers D. Robert Fulton and Daniel Webster E. Andrew Jackson and Robert E. Lee

3 3 . CompromisesIn the Philadelphia Convention of 1787, for purposes of tax distribution and the apportionment of members in the House of Representatives, each slave was to count as what part of a person? A. .3 B. .4 C. .5 D. .6 E. .7

3 4 . National EnumerationsIn which year was a census conducted in the United States? A. 1795 B. 1812 C. 1866 D. 1920 E. 1941

3 5 . SeaportsIf old Stormalong were looking for any port in a storm, he could not find one at either ... A. Anchorage or Tampa B. Seattle or Charleston C. Boston or New Orleans D. Galveston or San Diego E. Albuquerque or Pocatello

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 4 - Answers1. C2. A3. D4. A5. E6. B7. C8. C9. A10. C11. B12. A13. D14. B15. D16. E17. B18. C19. B20. D21. D22. E23. B24. A25. B26. C27. A28. D29. B30. E31. C32. C33. D34. D35. E

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 5 Page 11 . TransportationIn railroading, "gauge" refers to the ... A. size of the boiler B. distance between rails C. diameter of the wheels D. number of cars in a train E. pulling capacity of a locomotive

2 . Political SpeechesWhat kind of speech is given when a candidate realizes that the opponent has garnered the majority of the votes? A. regression B. aggression C. depression D. succession E. concession

3 . ImperialismWhat did Britain acquire from France? A. India B. Egypt C. Canada D. Hong Kong E. New Zealand

4 . GrievancesComplete this grievance from the Declaration of Independence. He has made judges dependent on ... A. public good B. his will alone C. judiciary powers D. divine intervention E. parliamentary procedure

5 . Peninsular NationsWhich country is not on the same peninsula as the one with which it is paired? A. Italy and Greece B. Oman and Yemen C. Spain and Portugal D. Sweden and Norway E. North and South Korea

6 . Sunken ShipsDiplomatic relations between the U.S. and what country rapidly deteriorated after the U.S.S. Maine was sunk? A. Spain B. Japan C. Germany D. Great Britain E. Soviet Union

7 . Founding FathersTwo Pennsylvania representatives who signed the Declaration of Independence were ... A. Samuel Adams, John Adams B. John Hancock, Elbridge Gerry C. Robert Morris, Benjamin Franklin D. Thomas McKean, Caesar Rodney E. Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson

8 . South American HistoryThe first revolts against Spanish rule in South America occurred in a landlocked country. Who led these revolts? A. Juan Peron B. Pancho Villa C. Diego Rivera D. Fidel Castro E. Simon Bolivar

9 . Capitol TimeA U.S. senator who has just completed half of his fifth term has served for ---- years. A. 9 B. 13 1/2 C. 18 D. 27 E. 31 1/2

1 0 . VotingWho cannot vote in U.S. general elections? A. aliens B. 18-year-olds C. naturalized citizens D. minority-party members E. people convicted of misdemeanors

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 5 Page 21 1 . CrimeRansom is practically always linked with ... A. perjury B. treason C. kidnapping D. manslaughter E. embezzlement

1 2 . Elevated ExcursionsYou could fly over the world's highest mountain range if you flew the shortest route from ... A. India to China B. Kenya to Zaire C. Italy to France D. Brazil to Ecuador E. Siberia to Canada

1 3 . TechnologyWhat invention consisted of a revolving metal cylinder covered with tinfoil, a stylus, and a flexible diaphragm? A. camera B. generator C. telephone D. gyroscope E. phonograph

1 4 . VesselsWhich had halyards, yardarms, a bowsprit, a jib boom, rigging, and lofty masts? A. Titanic B. Nautilus C. Merrimack D. Golden Hind E. Fulton's Folly

1 5 . Rob, Bob, and BillRob Roy, Robert the Bruce, and William Wallace played significant roles in the history of ... A. Poland B. Finland C. Scotland D. Greenland E. Switzerland

1 6 . FrontiersmenDavy Crockett first made a name for himself in Alabama where he fought under Andrew Jackson against the ---- Indians. A. Ute B. Sioux C. Creek D. Apache E. Mohican

1 7 . Terrible DirigiblesThe great airship consumed by fire in New Jersey in 1937 was named after a ... A. French general B. Italian musician C. German politician D. Norwegian inventor E. British industrialist

1 8 . New World ChronologyWhat happened 414 years after Columbus first landed in the New World? A. Louisiana Purchase B. American Revolution C. first manned lunar landing D. San Francisco earthquake E. bombardment of Fort Sumter

1 9 . CandidatesA candidate for political office who rapidly achieves unexpected prominence is a ... A. dull dog B. dim goat C. black bull D. dark horse E. gray gander

2 0 . Parliamentary ProcedureWhen a motion is placed before a body, someone else must offer what endorsement before it is brought to a vote? A. grant B. pledge C. second D. ratification E. confirmation

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 5 Page 32 1 . TraitorsIn 1780, Benedict Arnold failed in his attempt to turn what over to the British? A. West Point B. the Presidio C. Parris Island D. Old Ironsides E. Fort McHenry

2 2 . The Law of the LandWhich is not one of the foundations of American government cited in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution? A. establish justice B. insure domestic tranquility C. promote economic equality D. secure the blessings of liberty E. provide for the common defense

2 3 . RubberFor a long time, rubber was a ---- monopoly. A. Persian B. Chinese C. Brazilian D. Moroccan E. South African

2 4 . Project LocalesThe Sea of Tranquility was an important site for the ---- Project. A. Apollo B. Manhattan C. Hoover Dam D. Alaska Pipeline E. Golden Gate Bridge

2 5 . National ParksWhile in Tennessee, you could visit which park? A. Denali B. Shenandoah C. Hot Springs D. Crater Lake E. Great Smoky Mountains

2 6 . Presidential PeriodsWho were Reconstruction presidents? A. Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce B. Andrew Johnson, Ulysses Grant C. Thomas Jefferson, James Madison D. Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren E. Herbert Hoover, Franklin Roosevelt

2 7 . Indian WarsIn 1837, Zachary Taylor led a U.S. force against the Seminoles near Lake ... A. Huron B. Winnipeg C. Champlain D. Okeechobee E. Pontchartrain

2 8 . French HistoryA significant event in French history was the storming of the ... A. Seine B. Louvre C. Bastille D. Eiffel Tower E. Hors D'oeuvre

2 9 . TraditionsOn which day is the U.S. flag traditionally displayed at half-mast? A. Labor Day B. Christmas C. Memorial Day D. Fourth of July E. Lincoln's Birthday

3 0 . A Banner QuestionThe flag of ---- consists of a red circle centered on a white background. A. Egypt B. Japan C. Portugal D. Guatemala E. Luxembourg

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 5 Page 43 1 . Significant StargazersWho was not a famous astronomer? A. Franz Liszt B. Tycho Brahe C. Edmund Halley D. Johannes Kepler E. Nicolas Copernicus

3 2 . SovereigntyThe American Revolution illustrated which political concept? A. divine right B. might makes right C. popular sovereignty D. union of church and state E. the ends justify the means

3 3 . Election ProceduresThe winner of a presidential election is actually determined by the candidate's ---- votes. A. poll B. popular C. regional D. electoral E. senatorial

3 4 . Famous FellowsAntonio Vivaldi and George Frederick Handel were in the same line of work as ... A. Rudolph Diesel and Karl Benz B. Genghis Khan and Charles De Gaulle C. Claude Debussy and Felix Mendelssohn D. David Livingstone and Roald Amundsen E. Miguel Cervantes and Feodor Dostoyevsky

3 5 . Reading MaterialNathaniel Hawthorne's story, "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment," deals with a theme that would have been of particular interest to ... A. Juan Cabrillo B. Vasco Balboa C. Ponce de Leon D. Hernando Cortes E. Francisco Pizarro

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 5 - Answers1. B2. E3. C4. B5. A6. A7. C8. E9. D10. A11. C12. A13. E14. D15. C16. C17. C18. D19. D20. C21. A22. C23. C24. A25. E26. B27. D28. C29. C30. B31. A32. C33. D34. C35. C

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 6 Page 11 . Women's FirstsWho was the first female candidate nominated for the U.S. vice presidency on a major-party ticket? A. Sally Ride B. Sarah Palin C. Hillary Clinton D. Sandra O'Connor E. Geraldine Ferraro

2 . AnthropologyWhich civilization developed in the region most remote from the others? A. Inca B. Zulu C. Maya D. Aztec E. Olmec

3 . The NileNo part of the Nile or its tributaries flows through ... A. Sudan B. Uganda C. Rwanda D. Ethiopia E. Morocco

4 . Wilderness WatercraftNew England Indians covered canoes with bark from which tree? A. oak B. pine C. birch D. willow E. sequoia

5 . U.S. FiguresWho is not paired with a category? A. John Marshall - jurist B. Omar Bradley - explorer C. Enrico Fermi - physicist D. Joseph Pulitzer - publisher E. Frederic Remington - artist

6 . Medical HistoryUp through the early 19th century, physicians used ---- to treat practically any disorder. A. lice B. ticks C. leeches D. chiggers E. tapeworms

7 . Central American AreasThe two smallest Central American countries are Belize and ... A. Panama B. Honduras C. Nicaragua D. Guatemala E. El Salvador

8 . British BirthsWho is said to have been born around 1160 at Locksley in Nottinghamshire? A. George III B. Robin Hood C. Francis Drake D. Walter Raleigh E. Arthur Pendragon

9 . PeopleThese people are in the history of what nation? Frederic Chopin, Nicolaus Copernicus, Marie Curie, Lech Walesa A. France B. Poland C. Austria D. Belgium E. Bulgaria

1 0 . ConquistadorsWho founded Veracruz and moved against the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan? A. Vasco Balboa B. Hernando Cortes C. Hernando de Soto D. Francisco Pizarro E. Vasquez de Coronado

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 6 Page 21 1 . CongressAbout how many times more elected officials are there in the U.S. House and Senate than the number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence? A. 3 B. 6 C. 10 D. 18 E. 30

1 2 . Colonial ColdshouldersAnne Hutchinson was banished from the same region in which witches were burned and ... A. the Pilgrims landed B. Virginia Dare was born C. tobacco was first cultivated D. Peter Minuit bought an island E. the First Continental Congress met

1 3 . AbbreviationsWhich is not a correct postal abbreviation? A. ME - Maine B. MI - Michigan C. MO - Montana D. MD - Maryland E. MA - Massachusetts

1 4 . VotingIn the Calhoun County commissioner election, 8 votes were cast for Connie, 12 for Candy, 28 for Clara, and 56 for Catherine. The voters for Connie were in the ... A. priority B. majority C. minority D. inferiority E. posteriority

1 5 . MottosWhich was a Woodrow Wilson campaign slogan? A. America I adore. B. He kept us out of war. C. The other guy's a bore. D. The Germans we abhor. E. Please help me to score.

1 6 . Political GroupsThe ANC is the dominant political party in South Africa. This abbreviation stands for African ... A. Native Council B. New Consensus C. National Congress D. Neighbor Congregation E. Nationwide Countrymen

1 7 . Historical FiguresThe homelands of which historical figures are farthest from one another? A. Aristotle, Julius Caesar B. Genghis Khan, Confucius C. John Cabot, Eric the Red D. Tutankhamen, Montezuma E. Johann Gutenberg, Isaac Newton

1 8 . AlaskaWhich Alaskan community is not adjacent to a body of seawater? A. Nome B. Juneau C. Fairbanks D. Ketchikan E. Anchorage

1 9 . VetoesA U.S. president can kill a piece of legislation by not acting upon it. This is a ---- veto. A. hat B. zipper C. t-shirt D. pocket E. shoestring

2 0 . Tectonic PeaceWhich country has no active volcanoes and only rare occurrences of minor earthquakes? A. India B. Chile C. Japan D. Greece E. Australia

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 6 Page 32 1 . Coming of AgeA rite of passage in which an adolescent Australian aborigine travels alone through the wilderness for extended periods is a(n) ... A. safari B. odyssey C. walkabout D. pilgrimage E. vision quest

2 2 . Geographic ResearchRoald Amundsen, Robert Peary, Ernest Shackleton, and Robert Scott explored ... A. the ocean floor B. vast tracts of ice C. South Pacific islands D. remote tropical jungles E. the world's highest mountains

2 3 . Utter FailuresIn 1961, Fidel Castro crushed a U.S.-backed attempt to overthrow his government in Cuba at the Bay of ... A. Pigs B. Fundy C. Biscay D. Naples E. Bengal

2 4 . American GovernmentThe U.S. president lacks the power to ... A. veto legislation B. pardon criminals C. dissolve Congress D. propose the federal budget E. appoint Supreme Court justices

2 5 . State PopulationsThe four U.S. states with the smallest populations include Vermont, Alaska, ... A. Oregon and Utah B. Ohio and Tennessee C. New Mexico and Arizona D. Maine and New Hampshire E. North Dakota and Wyoming

2 6 . American GovernmentThere are ---- times more representatives than senators in the American Congress. A. 2.25 B. 3.20 C. 4.35 D. 5.25 E. 6.40

2 7 . Foreign NationalsMarie is a Colombian citizen living and working in Lame Deer, Montana. She is definitely a(n) ... A. alien B. exile C. refugee D. fugitive E. defector

2 8 . ColonistsMost colonists in Canada during the 17th century were either British or ... A. Irish B. French C. German D. Spanish E. Scandinavian

2 9 . Governmental CollectionsWhich federal agency maintains an enormous collection of papillary ridges consisting of whorls, arches, and loops? A. IRS B. FBI C. FDIC D. USDA E. NASA

3 0 . Compass ReadingFlying from Chicago on a compass heading of 265 degrees would take you closest to ... A. El Paso B. Atlanta C. New York D. New Orleans E. Salt Lake City

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 6 Page 43 1 . CrimeWhich crime is a type of fraud? A. bribery B. forgery C. assault D. treason E. kidnapping

3 2 . Historical HousingPavilions and tepees are most similar to ... A. huts B. yurts C. hogans D. pueblos E. longhouses

3 3 . Legislation HistoryIn the 18th century, what legislative body passed the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, the Currency Act, and the Quartering Act? A. Senate B. Parliament C. Supreme Soviet D. House of Burgesses E. Continental Congress

3 4 . Ancient InventionsSkis and ice skates were invented in ... A. Persia B. Assyria C. Phoenicia D. Scandinavia E. Mesopotamia

3 5 . The Great DivideNo part of the Continental Divide is in ... A. Utah B. Montana C. Wyoming D. Colorado E. New Mexico

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 6 - Answers1. E2. B3. E4. C5. B6. C7. E8. B9. B10. B11. C12. A13. C14. C15. B16. C17. D18. C19. D20. E21. C22. B23. A24. C25. E26. C27. A28. B29. B30. E31. B32. B33. B34. D35. A

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 7 Page 11 . EuropeWhich is not on a peninsula? A. Italy B. Spain C. Austria D. Norway E. Denmark

2 . The Judicial SystemThe legal concept relating to being tried twice for the same offense is double ... A. dutch B. boiling C. jeopardy D. refraction E. indemnity

3 . AmendmentsThe first ten amendments to the Constitution deal with ... A. liberties of citizens B. separation of powers C. principles of economics D. limitations to presidential powers E. methods of electing the Congress

4 . ArchaeologyAncient Mound Builders lived in ... A. Asia B. Africa C. Europe D. Australia E. North America

5 . Anatomical AdvancementPeople believed that blood moved backward and forward like the ebb and flow of the tides until who came along? A. Galileo B. Jonas Salk C. Louis Pasteur D. William Harvey E. Anton van Leeuwenhoek

6 . A Revolting QuestionWhich choice is not synonymous with the others? A. exile B. rebel C. guerrilla D. mutineer E. insurgent

7 . CompassesA compass heading of ---- degrees is exactly opposite a heading of 200 degrees. A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40 E. 50

8 . PassportsAmericans could travel from ---- without needing a passport. A. Guam to Hokkaido B. Amchitka to Sardinia C. Key West to Tasmania D. Molokai to Puerto Rico E. Vancouver to Sri Lanka

9 . State GovernmentThe U.S. Constitution prohibits state governments from ... A. funding public schools B. reserving land for parks C. producing paper money or coins D. establishing state income taxes E. setting the term limits of governors

1 0 . EuropeansJohann Gutenberg and Martin Luther were citizens of ... A. Italy B. France C. Greece D. England E. Germany

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 7 Page 21 1 . Spacious BasinsNearly all of ---- is in the Great Basin. A. Idaho B. Nevada C. Michigan D. Maryland E. Louisiana

1 2 . CeremoniesIt is possible to witness a coronation in ... A. India B. Mexico C. Germany D. the Philippines E. the United Kingdom

1 3 . SenatorsTen U.S. senators represent the ... A. state of California B. New England states C. smallest ten states D. states bordering the Pacific E. states adjacent to the Mississippi

1 4 . African DirectionsIt would not be possible to fly due south from Egypt to ... A. Sudan B. Uganda C. Tanzania D. Morocco E. Zimbabwe

1 5 . ReliefThe topographical relief in which state is about 4500 meters? A. Nebraska B. California C. Louisiana D. Minnesota E. West Virginia

1 6 . AuthorityThe Declaration of Independence states that government derives its just powers from the ... A. might of the military B. consent of the governed C. authority of divine guidance D. endorsement of the elected E. permission of the legislature

1 7 . ViolenceDomestic violence occurs ... A. at home B. in rural areas C. in times of peace D. in the United States E. without premeditation

1 8 . Constitutional HistoryThe series of essays by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison in support of ratifying the Constitution was called the ----Papers. A. Loyalist B. Capitalist C. Federalist D. Nationalist E. Unilateralist

1 9 . BarragesIn 1861, General P.G.T. Beauregard gave the orders to fire on Fort ... A. Dodge B. Wayne C. Sumter D. Apache E. Lauderdale

2 0 . NicknamesThe Red Baron shared obvious skills with the ... A. Liberator B. Lone Eagle C. Swamp Fox D. Rail Splitter E. Coonskin Congressman

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 7 Page 32 1 . Unfamiliar QuotationsWho said this in 1779, but in other words? Thus far have I in no way commenced to vie. A. Nathan Hale B. Patrick Henry C. David Farragut D. John Paul Jones E. John Wilkes Booth

2 2 . Voting RightsVirtually no American citizens in which city are allowed to vote for the U.S. president? A. Santa Fe B. Honolulu C. San Juan D. Anchorage E. Washington, D.C.

2 3 . CitizenshipWhat is not a condition for an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen? A. good moral character B. eighteen years of age C. knowledge of U.S. history D. acceptable ethnic background E. five year residence in the U.S.

2 4 . Famous FirstsWho was the first woman to do that which was initially accomplished by Chuck Yeager in the Bell X-1? A. Virginia Dare B. Annie Oakley C. Amelia Earhart D. Jackie Cochran E. Sandra Day O'Connor

2 5 . Colonial AgricultureThe wealth and influence of Virginia planters in the colonial period depended on what one crop? A. wheat B. alfalfa C. cotton D. tobacco E. sugar cane

2 6 . BiodiversityThe least biodiversity is in the ... A. Amazon basin B. Caribbean islands C. Alaskan Panhandle D. Australian outback E. Panamanian isthmus

2 7 . ParksWhich national park is farthest west? A. Redwood B. Big Bend C. Yellowstone D. Hot Springs E. Capitol Reef

2 8 . Revolutionary QuotesWhat are the first words in the quote by John Paul Jones that ends with "fight"? A. All we intend to do is ... B. I have not yet begun to ... C. Give me liberty or a good ... D. I regret I am up to but one ... E. We shall hang separately or ...

2 9 . Revolutionary FactionsDuring the American Revolution, those colonists whose allegiance remained with England were called loyalists and ... A. Whigs B. Tories C. Redcoats D. Federalists E. Separatists

3 0 . State NamesFlorida was named by a ... A. pirate B. prospector C. conquistador D. Seminole chief E. Spanish missionary

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 7 Page 43 1 . TotalitarianismTotalitarian regimes do not maintain political power by means of ... A. secret police B. mass surveillance C. a single-party state D. controlling the media E. proportionate representation

3 2 . Landform LatitudesWhich are found entirely between 30 degrees north and south latitude? A. atolls B. deltas C. deserts D. volcanoes E. continents

3 3 . Ocean ExtensionsWhich is in the western Atlantic? A. North Sea B. Labrador Sea C. Bay of Biscay D. Gulf of Guinea E. English Channel

3 4 . Ancient HistoryWhich historical figure is not associated with ancient Greece? A. Pericles B. Rameses C. Socrates D. Archimedes E. Hippocrates

3 5 . CavalriesMembers of the volunteer cavalry organized by Leonard Wood and Theodore Roosevelt for action in the Spanish-American War were called the ---- Riders. A. Raw B. Rank C. Rude D. Rough E. Rowdy

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 7 - Answers1. C2. C3. A4. E5. D6. A7. B8. D9. C10. E11. B12. E13. D14. D15. B16. B17. A18. C19. C20. B21. D22. C23. D24. D25. D26. D27. A28. B29. B30. C31. E32. A33. B34. B35. D

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 8 Page 11 . ConflictsIn many Old West range wars, cattlemen competed with ... A. oilmen B. miners C. loggers D. shepherds E. railroaders

2 . Harsh PoliciesLike the conquistadors, many early Pilgrim fathers were ruthless with the native populations and carried out a campaign of ... A. genocide B. fungicide C. herbicide D. pesticide E. fratricide

3 . U.S. ExpansionIt is not true that the U.S. purchased ... A. Florida from Spain B. Alaska from Russia C. Louisiana from France D. Oregon from Great Britain E. southern Arizona from Mexico

4 . TombsWho was buried in the Valley of the Kings? A. Pericles B. Louis XIV C. Genghis Khan D. Julius Caesar E. Tutankhamen

5 . NovelsIn "Treasure Island," what are pieces of eight? A. gold coins B. precious gems C. ships in an armada D. parts of a treasure map E. small islands in the South Pacific

6 . Looking for LegendsWhat did Francisco Coronado hope to find in the American Southwest? A. Cibola B. Cleopatra C. Cassiopeia D. Casablanca E. Chattanooga

7 . MountaineersOf the two people who first reached the summit of Mt. Everest, one was from New Zealand and the other was a ... A. Lapp B. Yaqui C. Masai D. Sherpa E. Basque

8 . Presidential NicknamesWhich commander in chief is paired with one of his accomplishments? A. Rail Splitter - Peace Corps B. Old Hickory - Apollo Project C. Rough Rider - Panama Canal D. Tricky Dick - Louisiana Purchase E. Sage of Monticello - Manhattan Project

9 . Time FramesThe ---- did not occur in the 20th century. A. Dust Bowl B. First World War C. Industrial Revolution D. sinking of the Titanic E. Kennedy assassination

1 0 . American OfficialsThe chief law enforcement officer in U.S. federal government is the ... A. FBI director B. chief justice C. attorney general D. secretary of homeland security E. chairman of the joint chiefs of staff

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 8 Page 21 1 . Going HomeIn 2003, the Ivory Coast allowed some 40,000 Liberian refugees to return to their homeland. Returning to one's country of origin is called ... A. repatriation B. resurrection C. recuperation D. reabsorption E. regeneration

1 2 . GovernmentPlans for present or future official actions by a government are ... A. ploys B. plots C. policies D. prototypes E. predictions

1 3 . Governmental GuaranteesThe Fourth Amendment protects individuals from ---- searches. A. unfair B. uninvited C. unexpected D. unfavorable E. unreasonable

1 4 . SeasThe Gulf of Oman and the Gulf of Aden are extensions of the ---- Sea. A. North B. Yellow C. Arabian D. Caribbean E. Mediterranean

1 5 . Historical AnagramsBoth "coasters" and "coarsest" are anagrams for a(n) ... A. English pirate B. Egyptian queen C. Roman emperor D. Greek philosopher E. Russian composer

1 6 . History of CommunicationWho could have read hieroglyphics? A. Plato B. Cleopatra C. Montezuma D. Mary Magdalene E. Neanderthal Man

1 7 . Headed EastYou would go the least distance before reaching an ocean by driving due east from ... A. Dayton B. Durham C. Laramie D. Amarillo E. Birmingham

1 8 . Revolutionary LiteratureWhat river is central in this book? The Crossing: How George Washington Saved The American Revolution A. Hudson B. Potomac C. Delaware D. Shenandoah E. St. Lawrence

1 9 . Gulf CitiesWhich city adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico lies closest to the mouth of the Mississippi River? A. Galveston B. Pensacola C. Brownsville D. New Orleans E. St. Petersburg

2 0 . History of BiologyWho was especially interested in falcons, cranes, vultures, turkeys, auks, wrens, gulls, and quail? A. John Muir B. J.J. Audubon C. Izaak Walton D. Luther Burbank E. George Washington Carver

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 8 Page 32 1 . U.S. TerritoryAt the end of the American Revolution, which region was controlled by a European power? A. Florida B. Virginia C. Vermont D. Tennessee E. Pennsylvania

2 2 . Hostile EncountersWhich were not battles of the American Revolution? A. Saratoga and Trenton B. Gettysburg and Shiloh C. Lexington and Concord D. Bunker Hill and Princeton E. Yorktown and Brandywine

2 3 . Banking HistoryThe Founding Father who championed the establishment of the First Bank of the United States ... A. was killed in a duel B. invented the lightning rod C. said "give me liberty or give me death" D. sent Lewis and Clark on their expedition E. accepted the British surrender at Yorktown

2 4 . Great GuysWho were in the same line of work as Omar Bradley, George McClellan, and John Pershing? A. Robert Goddard and Edwin Hubble B. Horatio Gates and William Sherman C. Andrew Carnegie and John Jacob Astor D. George Gershwin and Francis Scott Key E. James Michener and Nathaniel Hawthorne

2 5 . Historical ExhibitionsThe museum at Ellis Island tells the story of ... A. Native Americans B. Holocaust victims C. World War I veterans D. immigrants to the U.S. E. the Industrial Revolution

2 6 . WarsIn 1898, Spain declared war on the U.S. after rejecting America's ultimatum to withdraw from ... A. Peru B. Cuba C. Florida D. Mexico E. California

2 7 . LatitudesThe line of zero degrees latitude runs through ... A. Japan B. Norway C. Ecuador D. New Zealand E. Great Britain

2 8 . Asian ExtremesThe southernmost point in Asia is at Pulau Dana in ... A. India B. China C. Vietnam D. Indonesia E. South Korea

2 9 . International OrganizationsWhich is not a member of NATO? A. Spain B. Brazil C. Norway D. Canada E. Germany

3 0 . Rock GardensBecause it is so mountainous, just one-sixth of ---- can be used for agriculture. A. Japan B. Kuwait C. Ukraine D. Argentina E. Netherlands

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 8 Page 43 1 . Seward's FollySecretary of State Seward bought 375 million acres of territory for just over $7 million. The cost per acre was about ... A. .2 cents B. 2 cents C. 20 cents D. 2 dollars E. 20 dollars

3 2 . Island EponymsThe largest island in the Nunavut territory of Canada was named after William ... A. Cody B. Baffin C. Travis D. Seward E. Wallace

3 3 . RevolutionariesFrancis Marion, a guerrilla leader in the American Revolutionary War, was known as the Swamp ... A. Fox B. Wolf C. Thing D. Gator E. Potato

3 4 . Early CommerceEarly European traders traveled to the Orient to acquire ... A. silk and spices B. paper and breadfruit C. gunpowder and bronze D. tobacco and molasses E. fish products and slaves

3 5 . African NationsWhich is the geographically largest country? A. Togo B. Sudan C. Liberia D. Uganda E. Somalia

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 8 - Answers1. D2. A3. D4. E5. A6. A7. D8. C9. C10. C11. A12. C13. E14. C15. D16. B17. B18. C19. D20. B21. A22. B23. A24. B25. D26. B27. C28. D29. B30. A31. B32. B33. A34. A35. B

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 9 Page 11 . U.S. ExpansionWhich state gained the greatest amount of territory as a result of the Gadsden Purchase? A. Utah B. Texas C. Arizona D. California E. New Mexico

2 . Independent AgenciesWhich federal agency administers federal laws relating to U.S. shipping operations? A. General Accounting Office B. Central Intelligence Agency C. Federal Maritime Commission D. National Labor Relations Board E. Environmental Protection Agency

3 . RiversWhich river flows in a northerly direction? A. Nile B. Seine C. Volga D. Mekong E. Amazon

4 . Political CoverageBrief excerpts from political speeches that are aired on news programs are called ... A. bulletins B. simulcasts C. sound bites D. press releases E. instant replays

5 . Political PartiesA single political party controls the government of ... A. Iraq B. Italy C. France D. Australia E. Great Britain

6 . Legislative LocalesThe meeting place for the membership of either the House or the Senate is called a ... A. cell B. lodge C. booth D. precinct E. chamber

7 . SignaturesWho did not sign the Declaration of Independence since he was not a delegate to the Continental Congress? A. John Hancock B. Samuel Adams C. Benjamin Franklin D. Thomas Jefferson E. George Washington

8 . MexicoSince the president of Mexico is limited to a single six-year term, every Mexican presidential election is a ---- election. A. non-inherent B. non-indulgent C. non-insurgent D. non-incumbent E. non-internment

9 . ArchaeologyAncient Egyptian hieroglyphics were commonly inscribed on ... A. silk B. flax C. sesame D. bamboo E. papyrus

1 0 . U.S. RegionsWhich is not in that part of the Sunbelt? A. Iowa B. Texas C. Florida D. Mississippi E. New Mexico

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 9 Page 21 1 . FishingFishing accounts for about 75% of the national income of ... A. Italy B. Syria C. Canada D. Iceland E. Nicaragua

1 2 . Bad FishingBecause of heavy pollution, no salmon were taken in which river between 1850 and 1970? A. Nile B. Tigris C. Ganges D. Thames E. Columbia

1 3 . City Nitty-GrittyWhich metropolises are farthest south? A. Zurich, Basel B. Hanover, Bremen C. Seville, Barcelona D. Copenhagen, Stockholm E. Amsterdam, Rotterdam

1 4 . Economic GeographyAlmost 95% of which state is under cultivation? A. Iowa B. Nevada C. Arizona D. Maryland E. West Virginia

1 5 . Population ProliferationFrom 1848 to 1850, when it became a state, the population of what territory grew from about 14,000 to 100,000? A. Hawaii B. Georgia C. Virginia D. Wyoming E. California

1 6 . HeadwatersWhich river's headwaters are farthest north? A. Ohio B. Pecos C. Missouri D. Colorado E. Sacramento

1 7 . SurnamesPeople with which surnames probably can trace their ancestries back to Spain? A. Prado and Delgado B. Petrov and Dubkova C. Prabath and Dharuna D. Pallazzini and Dattollo E. Petralia and Demopoulos

1 8 . The Wall Came TumblingWhich wall was dismantled in 1989? A. Berlin Wall B. Wailing Wall C. Hadrian's Wall D. Wall of Jericho E. Great Wall of China

1 9 . Historical FiguresWho was not a military leader? A. Attila B. Confucius C. Genghis Khan D. Erwin Rommel E. Napoleon Bonaparte

2 0 . Political JargonWhich term, when used as a verb, indicates the act of campaigning? A. spin B. stump C. smoke D. schmaltz E. stampede

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 9 Page 32 1 . GovernanceThe names Hsia, Shang, Chou, Manchu, and Yuan illustrate successions of rulers called ... A. trinities B. faculties C. societies D. nobilities E. dynasties

2 2 . Big ShotsThe "shot heard round the world" was the first shot of the ... A. Civil War B. War of 1812 C. Second World War D. American Revolution E. Mexican-American War

2 3 . Invasion ThreatsAlthough considered unlikely by many experts, what country is most inclined to invade Taiwan? A. India B. China C. Japan D. Vietnam E. North Korea

2 4 . Urban NicknamesThe home field of which baseball team is in Gotham? A. Cubs B. Braves C. Pirates D. Yankees E. Diamondbacks

2 5 . Criminal ActivitySomeone caught shooting whooping cranes in Wood Buffalo National Park would be guilty of ... A. piracy B. perjury C. perfidy D. pilfering E. poaching

2 6 . Prospective PoliticiansCandidates for which political office are not elected through direct popular vote in the U.S.? A. president B. congressman C. state senator D. county sheriff E. state governor

2 7 . Norse MythsVikings believed that the Norse god, Thor, enabled them to ... A. catch fish B. sing ballads C. see lightning D. grow gardens E. experience winter

2 8 . GovernmentIn presidential systems of government, the executive branch is also called the ... A. regime B. agency C. triumvirate D. corporation E. administration

2 9 . The Colonial PeriodMost Dutch settlements in the New World were near the ---- River. A. Pecos B. Salmon C. Hudson D. Mississippi E. Sacramento

3 0 . Military EngagementsThe Continentals fought the redcoats in the Battle of ... A. the Alamo B. Bunker Hill C. Gettysburg D. San Juan Hill E. the Little Bighorn

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 9 Page 43 1 . AssassinsComplete this question asked repeatedly after John Kennedy's assassination. Did ---- act alone? A. Sirhan Sirhan B. John Hinckley C. Giuseppe Zangara D. John Wilkes Booth E. Lee Harvey Oswald

3 2 . AlliancesThere has never been an alliance of which two countries? A. Italy and Japan B. China and South Korea C. Great Britain and Poland D. Australia and New Zealand E. United States and the Soviet Union

3 3 . Language GeographyWhich has exactly two official languages? A. China B. Mexico C. France D. Canada E. New Zealand

3 4 . Asian AreasInner Mongolia is an independent region of ... A. Iraq B. China C. Japan D. Russia E. Afghanistan

3 5 . GovernmentWhich is not a function of the U.S. federal government? A. printing money B. issuing patents C. building libraries D. maintaining the military E. operating the postal system

Bluegrass Conference - Social Studies Round 9 - Answers1. C2. C3. A4. C5. A6. E7. E8. D9. E10. A11. D12. D13. C14. A15. E16. C17. A18. A19. B20. B21. E22. D23. B24. D25. E26. A27. C28. E29. C30. B31. E32. B33. D34. B35. C