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American History Geography & World Knowledge Quiz

American History

Test your knowledge of American history with a focus on geography and its place in the world.

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12 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Apr 13, 2026

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1 Which ocean borders the United States to the east?
  • A Pacific Ocean
  • B Indian Ocean
  • C Atlantic Ocean
  • D Arctic Ocean
2 The United States shares its longest international border with which country?
  • A Mexico
  • B Russia
  • C Canada
  • D Brazil
3 The Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which significantly expanded the territory of the United States, was bought from which European nation?
  • A Spain
  • B Great Britain
  • C France
  • D Portugal
4 The iconic Statue of Liberty, a gift to the United States, was gifted by which country?
  • A Germany
  • B Italy
  • C Japan
  • D France
5 The original thirteen colonies of the United States were located along which coast?
  • A West Coast
  • B East Coast
  • C Gulf Coast
  • D Pacific Northwest
6 Which of these major North American mountain ranges is found in the western United States?
  • A Appalachian Mountains
  • B Rocky Mountains
  • C Ozark Mountains
  • D Adirondack Mountains
7 The Panama Canal, a vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is located in which Central American country?
  • A Costa Rica
  • B Panama
  • C Nicaragua
  • D Honduras
8 Before becoming part of the United States, Alaska was owned by which country?
  • A Canada
  • B Great Britain
  • C Russia
  • D Sweden
9 The United States acquired Florida from which European power in 1819?
  • A France
  • B Great Britain
  • C Spain
  • D Netherlands
10 Which continent is the United States part of?
  • A Europe
  • B Asia
  • C Africa
  • D North America
11 The famous Lewis and Clark Expedition explored the territory of the United States primarily to map and explore the lands acquired through which major land purchase?
  • A Gadsden Purchase
  • B Mexican Cession
  • C Louisiana Purchase
  • D Alaska Purchase
12 Which body of water separates the United States from Cuba and the Bahamas?
  • A Pacific Ocean
  • B Gulf of Mexico
  • C Caribbean Sea
  • D Bering Sea
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