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Which war was fought between the North and South regions of the United States?
American Revolution
Mexican-American War
American Civil War
War of 1812
World War I
Correct answer is C
The American Civil War was fought between the Union (North) and Confederacy (South) from 1861 to 1865.
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Nero
Caligula
Tiberius
Correct answer is B
Augustus, also known as Octavian, was the first Roman Emperor.
Which empire was known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?
Chinese Empire
Ottoman Empire
Japanese Empire
Roman Empire
Mughal Empire
Correct answer is C
Japan is traditionally known as the "Land of the Rising Sun."
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
Santa Maria
Mayflower
Beagle
Endeavour
Discovery
Correct answer is B
The Pilgrims sailed to America aboard the Mayflower in 1620.
What is the scientific term for the study of plants?
Ecology
Botany
Dendrology
Horticulture
Zoology
Correct answer is B
Botany is the scientific study of plants.