Who were the Pilgrims?
They were English people who boarded the Mayflower to escape religious persecution
At about what age does puberty start?
At 8 for girls and at 12 for boys
What is the best way of preventing an infectious disease?
Wash the hands well and constantly.
Who discovered America?
Christopher Columbus
How many colonies were there in Colonial times?
There were 13 colonies
What are physical changes?
Changes to the body
What are antibiotics?
They are medicine that block cell reproduction. They are used to treat bacterial infections.
What is a commom name for "breasts"?
Boobs
How often did people bathe in Colonial times?
Three time a year
What was Egyptians favorite pet?
The cat
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 a revolution?
It's a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that take place in a relatively short period of time.
What was the world's worst volcanic eruption?
Mount Tambora in Indonesia in 1815
When was Abraham Lincoln elected the 16th president of the United States?
in 1860
What is an Infectious Disease?
a contagious disease caused by pathogens
What is a hurricane?
It's a powerful storm
What desert runs across North Africa?
the Sahara Desert
How old was Tutankhamen when he became a pharaoh?
He was 8 years old
What were Hieroglyphics?
The kind of writing Egyptians used
Who was the first female pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
What are psychological changes?
Changes to the mind and emotions
When was America discovered?
in 1492