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Britannica

Jump-start lessons, ignite curiosity, and have more fun in your classroom with quizzes from Britannica that bring laughter and learning together.

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Teens Who Made History

A fun #history kahoot about teenagers who changed the world.

Britannica, 08/27/2018 answers
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  1. What country's army did 13-year-old Joan of Arc lead?
    Spain France England Portugal
  2. At 14, Nadia Comăneci was the first person to be awarded a perfect 10 in what Olympic sport?
    gymnastics swimming figure skating snowboarding
  3. In what game did Bobby Fischer earn the highest title at age 15?
    baseball poker chess sudoku

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The Renaissance

How much do you know about the Renaissance ? Take this quiz and find out!

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  1. When did the Renaissance occur?
    8th–11th centuries 11th–14th centuries 14th–17th centuries 17th–20th centuries
  2. The term Renaissance means “rebirth” in French. What area of interest was revived?
    Ancient Egyptian art and architecture Classical scholarship and values Early Christian rites and ceremonies Viking military strategies and tactics
  3. Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance. Which of the following was NOT true?
    Florence developed into a powerful city-state. Florence was controlled by a wealthy merchant class. Florence survived the Black Death without much loss. Florentine artists drew inspiration from Roman ruins.

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World Geography: Going to Extremes!

How much do you know about the world’s most extraordinary places? Take this quiz and find out!

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  1. Mount Everest is the world’s tallest summit above sea level. What is its height?
    32,034 feet (9,764 meters) 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) 29,035 feet (8,850 meters) 19,340 feet (5,895 meters)
  2. What is the world’s largest desert that stretches more than 3,000 miles (4,800 km)?
    The Kalahari Desert in southern Africa The Gobi Desert in central Asia The Mojave Desert in southwestern United States The Sahara Desert in northern Africa
  3. Where is the world’s hottest place, which reached a temperature of 136.4°F (58°C)?
    Timbuktu, Mali Death Valley, United States Dallol, Ethiopia Tirat Zvi, Israel

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Ancient Egypt: Old Kingdom

How much do you know about the early days of Ancient Egypt? Take this quiz and find out!

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  1. Where was ancient Egypt located?
    Northern Africa Southern Africa Eastern Africa Western Africa
  2. What major body of water helped the ancient Egyptian civilization to grow and prosper?
    The Tigris River The Red Sea The Indian Ocean The Nile River
  3. About how many years did the civilization of ancient Egypt last?
    800 years 1,200 years 3,000 years 5,500 years

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Constellations

A fun science kahoot about astronomy and constellations.

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  1. How many constellations are recognized by the International Astronomical Union?
    12 56 88 100
  2. What language does the word constellation come from?
    Latin Greek Old English French
  3. What is an asterism?
    a type of constellation a group of constellations an area with no constellations a pattern of stars that isn't a constellation

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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

A history kahoot for grades 6-8 about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.

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  1. During what time period did Harriet Tubman live?
    1640s–1730s 1730s–1820s 1820s–1910s 1910s–2000s
  2. In what U.S. state was Harriet Tubman born?
    Maryland Virginia Tennessee Georgia
  3. Why did Harriet Tubman flee Maryland for Pennsylvania, leaving behind her husband?
    She was afraid of being sold into slavery. She was unhappy in her marriage. She feared being sold further south. She worried about angering her owners.

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Punctuation

A fun ELA writing and grammar quiz about punctuation marks.

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  1. Which sentence correctly uses the Oxford comma?
    They were, red, blue and green. They were red blue and, green. They were red, blue, and green. They were red, blue and green.
  2. Which is the correct use of a semicolon?
    Canada is beautiful; so many impressive boats. I swear I saw a rabbit; bear; or mouse downstairs. Earth is old; it formed 4.5 billion years ago. I laughed; loudly.
  3. Which use of a colon is incorrect?
    I have to get surgery on my arm: I fell out of a tree. She had doctorates in two areas: philosophy and physics. I knew exactly what I wanted: pizza. She said :stop running!: This is a correct answer

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