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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.

geography world knowledge history USA

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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