At about what age does puberty start?
At 8 for girls and at 12 for boys
What are physical changes?
Changes to the body
What are psychological changes?
Changes to the mind and emotions
What desert runs across North Africa?
the Sahara Desert
How old was Tutankhamen when he became a pharaoh?
He was 8 years old
Who was the first female pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
When was America discovered?
in 1492
Who discovered America?
Christopher Columbus
Who were the Pilgrims?
They were English people who boarded the Mayflower to escape religious persecution
What gave the Pilgrims strengh to go on such a risky trip?
Their belief in God, their desire for freedom from religious persecution and their dreams of creating a new world for the future generations.
What is an Infectious Disease?
a contagious disease caused by pathogens
What is a revolution?
It's a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that take place in a relatively short period of time.
What is the best way of preventing an infectious disease?
Wash the hands well and constantly.
What was the world's worst volcanic eruption?
Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815
What were Hieroglyphics?
The kind of writing Egyptians used
What is a commom name for "breasts"?
Boobs
