US history basics Jeopardy game
Symbols, founding documents, government, geography and landmarks. 25 questions in 5 categories, ready to play on the projector with team scores and a Daily Double — or print the cards.
Categories: Symbols, Founding, Government, States, Landmarks
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Symbols
- 100: What bird is the national bird of the United States? Answer: The bald eagle
- 200: How many stars are on the US flag? Answer: 50
- 300: How many stripes are on the US flag? Answer: 13
- 400: What do the stars on the flag stand for? Answer: The 50 states
- 500: What do the stripes on the flag stand for? Answer: The 13 original colonies
Founding
- 100: In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted? Answer: 1776
- 200: On what date do Americans celebrate Independence Day? Answer: July 4
- 300: How many original colonies were there? Answer: 13
- 400: From what country did the colonies declare independence? Answer: Great Britain
- 500: What document, written in 1787, sets up the US government? Answer: The Constitution
Government
- 100: How many branches does the US government have? Answer: 3
- 200: Which branch makes the laws? Answer: The legislative branch (Congress)
- 300: What are the two parts of Congress? Answer: The Senate and the House of Representatives
- 400: How many years is a US president's term? Answer: 4
- 500: What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? Answer: The Bill of Rights
States
- 100: How many states are in the USA? Answer: 50
- 200: What is the largest state by area? Answer: Alaska
- 300: Which state is made up of islands in the Pacific Ocean? Answer: Hawaii
- 400: What is the capital of the United States? Answer: Washington, D.C.
- 500: Which two states were the last to join, both in 1959? Answer: Alaska and Hawaii
Landmarks
- 100: What statue in New York Harbor was a gift from France? Answer: The Statue of Liberty
- 200: In what city is the Liberty Bell? Answer: Philadelphia
- 300: What is the name of the president's home in Washington, D.C.? Answer: The White House
- 400: In what state is the Grand Canyon? Answer: Arizona
- 500: What mountain in South Dakota has four presidents carved into it? Answer: Mount Rushmore
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Frequently asked questions
How do I play this us history basics Jeopardy game?
Press Play full screen, split the class into teams and let them pick a category and value. Reveal the answer with the space bar and award or take away points for each team.
Can I change the questions?
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Can I print it?
Yes. The PDF has 25 question cards (eight per page) to cut out and an answer key with every question and answer.
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