GKT GKT History and Geography 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which continent is the largest by total land area?
- Africa
- North America
- South America
- Asia (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Asia
Asia is the world's largest continent, covering approximately 17.2 million square miles or about 30% of Earth's total land area.
Question 2: What was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution?
- Virginia
- Massachusetts
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Delaware
Delaware ratified the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1787, earning it the nickname 'The First State.'
Question 3: Who was the first president of the United States?
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- Benjamin Franklin
- George Washington (Correct answer)
Correct answer: George Washington
George Washington served as the first U.S. president from 1789 to 1797 and is often called the 'Father of His Country.'
Question 4: What is the largest U.S. state by total area?
- Texas
- California
- Montana
- Alaska (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Alaska
Alaska is the largest U.S. state, covering more than 663,000 square miles—nearly twice the size of Texas.
Question 5: Which war is historically referred to as the 'War to End All Wars'?
- The Korean War
- World War II
- World War I (Correct answer)
- The Vietnam War
Correct answer: World War I
World War I (1914–1918) was called the 'War to End All Wars' due to its massive scale and devastating impact on Europe.
Question 6: Which river is generally considered the longest in the United States?
- Colorado River
- Ohio River
- Mississippi River
- Missouri River (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Missouri River
The Missouri River is the longest river in the United States at approximately 2,341 miles before joining the Mississippi.
GKT GKT History and Geography 2
Which continent is the largest by total land area?