AMERICAN GOVERNMENT | 美國政府 |
A: Principles of American Government | A:美國政府原則 |
1.
What is the form of government of the United States? •
Republic •
Constitution-based federal republic •
Representative democracy | 1.
美國政府的形式是什麼?
•
共和國 •
基於憲法的聯邦共和國 •
代議制民主 |
2.
What is the supreme law of the land? •
(U.S.) Constitution | 2.
美國的最高法律是什麼? •
(美國)憲法 |
3.
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does. •
Forms the government •
Defines powers of government •
Defines the parts of government •
Protects the rights of the people | 3.
列舉一項美國憲法的作用? •
組建政府 •
確定政府權力 •
確定政府部門 •
保護人民權利 |
4.
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean? •
Self-government •
Popular sovereignty •
Consent of the governed •
People should govern themselves •
(Example of) social contract | 4.
美國憲法以“我們人民”一詞開頭。“我們人民”是什麼意思? •
自治政府 •
人民主權 •
同意被統治 •
人們應該管治自己 •
社會契約 |
5.
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? •
Amendments •
The amendment process | 5.
如何對美國憲法進行修訂?
•
修正案 •
修訂程式
|
6.
What does the Bill of Rights protect? •
(The basic) rights of Americans •
(The basic) rights of people living in the United States | 6.
權利法案》保護的是什麼? •
美國人的(基本)權利 •
生活在美國的人民的(基本)權利 |
7.
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? •
Twenty-seven (27) | 7.
憲法有多少條修正案?
•
二十七(27)條 |
8.
Why is the Declaration of Independence important? •
It says America is free from British control. •
It says all people are created equal. •
It identifies inherent rights. •
It identifies individual freedoms. | 8.
獨立宣言》的重要性在哪里? •
宣告美國脫離英國而獨立。 •
提出所有的人都是平等的。 •
它確定固有權利。 •
它確定了個人自由。 |
9.
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain? •
Declaration of Independence | 9.
哪項建國綱領宣告了美國脫離英國而獨立? •
《獨立宣言》 |
10.
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. •
Equality •
Liberty •
Social contract •
Natural rights •
Limited government •
Self-government | 10.
列舉《獨立宣言》和美國憲法中的兩項重要主張? •
平等 •
自由 •
社會契約 •
自然權利 •
有限政府 •
自治政府 |
11.
The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document? •
Declaration of Independence | 11.
哪項建國綱領中提到了“生命,自由和追求幸福的權利”? •
《獨立宣言》 |
12.
What is the economic system of the United States? •
Capitalism •
Free market economy | 12.
美國的經濟制度是什麼? •
資本主義經濟 •
自由市場經濟 |
13.
What is the rule of law? •
Everyone must follow the law. •
Leaders must obey the law. •
Government must obey the law. •
No one is above the law. | 13.
什麼是“法治”? •
人人都應遵守法律 •
領導人必須遵守法律 •
政府必須遵守法律 •
沒有人凌駕于法律之上 |
14.
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one. •
Declaration of Independence •
Articles of Confederation •
Federalist Papers •
Anti-Federalist Papers •
Virginia Declaration of Rights •
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut •
Mayflower Compact •
Iroquois Great Law of Peace | 14.
列舉一個影響了美國憲法的綱領。 •
《獨立宣言》 •
《聯邦條例》 •
《聯邦黨人文集》 •
《反聯邦黨人文集》 •
《弗吉尼亞權利法案》 •
《康涅狄格基本法
》 •
《五月花號公約》 •
《易洛魁和平大法則》 |
15.
There are three branches of government. Why? •
So one part does not become too powerful •
Checks and balances •
Separation of powers | 15.
美國政府由三個分支機構組成,為什麼? •
防止一個政府分支過於強大。 •
制衡 •
權力分立 |
B: System of Government | B:政府體制 |
16.
Name the three branches of government. •
Legislative, executive, and judicial •
Congress, president, and the courts | 16.
列舉政府的三個分支。 •
立法、行政和司法部門 •
國會、總統和法院。 |
17.
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government? •
Executive branch | 17.
美國總統負責哪個政府部門? •
行政部門 |
18.
What part of the federal government writes laws? •
(U.S.) Congress •
(U.S. or national) legislature •
Legislative branch | 18.
聯邦政府的哪個分支機構制定法律? •
(美國)國會 •
(美國或國家)立法機關 •
立法部門 |
19.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? •
Senate and House (of Representatives) | 19.
美國國會由哪兩個部分組成? •
參議院和眾議院 |
20.
Name one power of the U.S. Congress. •
Writes laws •
Declares war •
Makes the federal budget | 20.
列舉美國國會的一項權力? •
制定法律 •
宣戰 •
制定聯邦預算 |
21.
How many U.S. senators are there? •
One hundred (100) | 21.
美國有多少位參議員? •
一百(100) 位 |
22.
How long is a term for a U.S. senator? •
Six (6) years | 22.
美國參議員的任期多長? •
六(6)年 |
23.
Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now? •
Jacky Rosen •
Catherine Cortez Masto
(Nevada, as of 1/21/2021) | 23.
請回答一位您所在州的現任參議員? •
Jacky Rosen 杰基
羅森 •
Catherine Cortez Masto 凱瑟琳
馬斯托
(内华达州迄今) |
24.
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives? •
Four hundred thirty-five (435) | 24.
眾議院中有投票權的眾議員有幾位? •
四百三十五 (435) 位 |
25.
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives? •
Two (2) years | 25.
眾議院議員的任期有多長? •
兩(2)年 |
26.
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators? •
To more closely follow public opinion | 26.
為什麼美國眾議員的任期比參議員短? •
能更好地遵循公眾意見 |
27.
How many senators does each state have? •
Two (2) | 27.
每個州有多少名參議員? •
兩(2)名 |
28.
Why does each state have two senators? •
Equal representation (for small states) •
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) | 28.
為什麼每個州有兩名參議員? •
平等代表權(適用於小州) •
《康涅狄格妥協案》 |
29.
Name your U.S. representative. •
Susie Lee •
Dina Titus
(Nevada, as of 1/21/2021) | 29.
請回答您所在州的眾議員姓名。 •
Susie Lee 苏茜
李 •
Dina Titus 狄娜
泰特斯
(内华达州迄今) |
30.
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now? •
Nancy Pelosi
(as of 1/21/2021) | 30.
現任眾議院議長的名字是什麼?
•
Nancy Pelosi 南希
佩洛西
(迄今) |
31.
Who does a U.S. senator represent? •
Citizens of their state | 31.
美國參議員代表何人? •
其所在州的公民 |
32.
Who elects U.S. senators? •
Citizens from their state | 32.
誰有權選舉美國參議員?
•
其所在州的公民 |
33.
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent? •
Citizens in their (congressional) district •
Citizens in their district | 33.
美國眾議員代表何人? •
其所在(國會)區的公民 •
其所在地區的公民 |
34.
Who elects members of the House of Representatives? •
Citizens from their (congressional) district | 34.
誰有權選舉眾議院議員? •
其所在(國會)區的公民 |
35.
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why? •
(Because of) the state’s population •
(Because) they have more people •
(Because) some states have more people | 35.
一些州的眾議員人數比其他州多。為什麼?
•
(由於)該州的人口 •
(因為)他們有更多的人 •
(因為)有些州人口更多 |
36.
The President of the United States is elected for how many year? •
Four (4) years | 36.
美國總統每屆任期幾年?
•
四(4)年 |
37.
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why? •
(Because of) the 22nd Amendment •
To keep the president from becoming too powerful | 37.
美國總統只能任兩屆。為什麼? •
(基於)《第二十二修正案》 •
防止總統權力過大 |
38.
What is the name of the President of the United States now? •
Joseph Biden
(as of 1/21/2021) | 38.
現任美國總統的名字是什麼? •
Joseph Biden 乔
拜登
(迄今) |
39.
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? •
Kamala Harris (as of 1/21/2021) | 39.
現任美國副總統的名字是什麼? •
Kamala Harris 卡瑪拉
哈裏斯
(迄今) |
40.
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president? •
The Vice President (of the United States) | 40.
如果總統不能履行職责,則誰成為總統? •
副總統 |
41.
Name one power of the president. •
Signs bills into law •
Vetoes bills •
Enforces laws •
Commander in Chief (of the military) •
Chief diplomat | 41.
列舉總統的一項權力。 •
簽署法案 •
否決法案 •
執行法律 •
三軍統帥 •
首席外交官 |
42.
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? •
The President (of the United States) | 42.
誰是美國軍隊的三軍統帥? •
美國總統 |
43.
Who signs bills to become laws? •
The President (of the United States) | 43.
由誰簽署法案使之成為法律? •
美國總統 |
44.
Who vetoes bills? •
The President (of the United States) | 44.
誰有權否決法案? •
美國總統 |
45.
Who appoints federal judges? •
The President (of the United States) | 45.
誰任命聯邦法官? •
美國總統 |
46.
The executive branch has many parts. Name one. •
President (of the United States) •
Cabinet •
Federal departments and agencies | 46.
行政分支有很多部分, 列舉一個。
•
(美國)總統 •
內閣 •
聯邦部門和機構 |
47.
What does the President’s Cabinet do? •
Advises the President (of the United States) | 47.
總統的內閣是做什麼的? •
為(美國)總統提供建議 |
48.
What are two Cabinet-level positions? •
Attorney General •
Secretary of Agriculture •
Secretary of Commerce •
Secretary of Defense •
Secretary of Education •
Secretary of Energy •
Secretary of Health and Human Services •
Secretary of Homeland Security •
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development •
Secretary of the Interior •
Secretary of Labor •
Secretary of State •
Secretary of Transportation •
Secretary of the Treasury •
Secretary of Veterans Affairs •
Vice President (of the United States) | 48.
試舉例兩個內閣級別的職位。 •
Attorney General /司法部長 •
Secretary of Agriculture /農業部長 •
Secretary of Commerce /商務部長 •
Secretary of Defense /國防部長 •
Secretary of Education /教育部長 •
Secretary of Energy /能源部長 •
Secretary of Health and Human 健康與人類服務部長 •
Secretary of Homeland Security /國土安全部長 •
Secretary of Housing and Urban 住宅和城市發展部長 •
Secretary of Interior /內政部長 •
Secretary of Labor /勞工部長 •
Secretary of State 國務卿 •
Secretary of Transportation/交通部長 •
Secretary of Treasury /財政部長 •
Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs /退伍軍人事務部長 •
Vice President /副總統 |
49.
Why is the Electoral College important? •
It decides who is elected president. •
It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection. | 49.
爲什麼選舉人團很重要? •
它決定誰當選總統。 •
在總統大選與國會選舉之間做出折衷。
|
50.
What is one part of the judicial branch? •
Supreme Court •
Federal Courts | 50.
試舉例司法分支的一個部門。 •
最高法院 •
聯邦法院 |
51.
What does the judicial branch do? •
Reviews laws •
Explains laws •
Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law •
Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution | 51.
司法部門是做什麼的? •
審查法律 •
解釋法律 •
解決有關法律的爭議(分歧) •
確定法律是否違反(美國)憲法 |
52.
What is the highest court in the United States? •
Supreme Court | 52.
美國最高的法院是什麼? •
最高法院 |
53.
How many seats are on the Supreme Court? •
Nine (9) | 53.
最高法院有多少個席位?
•
九(9)個 |
54.
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case? •
Five (5) | 54.
通常需要多少位最高法院法官決定一個案件? •
五(5)個
|
55.
How long do Supreme Court justices serve? •
(For) life •
Lifetime appointment •
(Until) retirement | 55.
最高法院大法官的任期多久? •
終生 •
終身任命 •
(直到)退休 |
56.
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why? •
To be independent (of politics) •
To limit outside (political) influence | 56.
最高法院大法官任職是終身的,為什麼? •
使法官獨立於(政治) •
限制其外部(政治)影響 |
57.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? •
John Roberts
(as of 1/21/2021) | 57.
誰是現任美國最高法院首席大法官? •
John Roberts 約翰
罗伯茨
(迄今) |
58.
Name one power that is only for the federal government. •
Print paper money •
Mint coins •
Declare war •
Create an army •
Make treaties •
Set foreign policy | 58.
列出僅適用於聯邦政府的一項權力。 •
印刷紙幣 •
鑄造硬幣 •
宣戰 •
建立一支軍隊 •
締結條約 •
制定外交政策 |
59.
Name one power that is only for the states. •
Provide schooling and education •
Provide protection (police) •
Provide safety (fire departments) •
Give a driver’s license •
Approve zoning and land use | 59.
列出僅適用於各州的一項權力。 •
提供上學機會和教育 •
提供保護(警察) •
提供安保(消防部門) •
頒發駕駛執照 •
批准分區和土地使用 |
60.
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? •
(It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people. | 60.
《第十修正案》的目的是什麼? •
(聲明)未賦予聯邦政府的權力,屬於州或人民。 |
61.
Who is the governor of your state now? •
Steve Sisolak
(Nevada, as of 1/21/2021) | 61.
您所在州的現任州長是誰? •
Steve Sisolak 史蔕夫
希索拉克
(内华达州迄今) |
62.
What is the capital of your state? •
Carson City | 62.
您所在州的首都是什麼? •
Carson City 卡森市 |
C: Rights and Responsibilities | C:權利與責任 |
63.
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. •
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote). •
You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. •
Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.) •
A male citizen of any race (can vote). | 63.
憲法中有四個關於誰可以投票的修正案。試舉一個。 •
十八(18) 歲以上的公民(可以投票) •
不必付费投票(付投票稅) •
任何公民都可以投票(男性與女性都可以投票) •
任何種族的男性公民(都可以投票) |
64.
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States? •
Citizens •
Citizens of the United States •
U.S. citizens | 64.
誰可以在聯邦選舉中投票,競選聯邦公職並在美國擔任陪審團陪審員? •
市民 •
美國市民 •
美國公民 |
65.
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States? •
Freedom of expression •
Freedom of speech •
Freedom of assembly •
Freedom to petition the government •
Freedom of religion •
The right to bear arms | 65.
每一個住在美國的人享有的叁項權利是什麼? •
表達自由 •
言論自由 •
集會結社自由 •
向政府請願自由 •
宗教自由 •
持有武器自由 |
66.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? •
The United States •
The flag | 66.
當我們宣誓效忠時,是向什麼表達忠誠? •
美國 •
國旗 |
67.
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance. •
Give up loyalty to other countries •
Defend the (U.S.)
Constitution •
Obey the laws of the United States •
Serve in the military (if needed) •
Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed) •
Be loyal to the United States | 67.
列舉兩項成為美國公民時應做出的承諾: •
放棄效忠其他國家 •
護衛美國的憲法 •
遵守美國的法律 •
(必要時)加入美國軍隊 •
(必要時)為國效勞(為國做重要工作) •
效忠美國 |
68.
How can people become United States citizens? •
Naturalize •
Derive citizenship •
Be born in the United States | 68.
人們如何成為美國公民?
•
歸化 •
派生公民身份 •
生於美國 |
69.
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States? •
Vote •
Run for office •
Join a political party •
Help with a campaign •
Join a civic group •
Join a community group •
Give an elected official your opinion (on an issue) •
Contact elected officials •
Support or oppose an issue or policy •
Write to a newspaper | 69.
美國人參與民主政治的兩種方法是什麼? •
投票 •
競選公職 •
加入政黨 •
協助競選活動 •
加入公民團體 •
加入社區團體 •
向民選官員提供自己的意見。 •
與民選官員聯繫 •
支持或反對某個議題或政策 •
向報社投函 |
70.
What is one way Americans can serve their country? •
Vote •
Pay taxes •
Obey the law •
Serve in the military •
Run for office •
Work for local, state, or federal government | 70.
美國人為國家服務的一種方式是什麼? •
投票 •
交稅 •
遵守法律 •
服兵役 •
競選公職 •
為地方,州或聯邦政府工作 |
71.
Why is it important to pay federal taxes? •
Required by law •
All people pay to fund the federal government •
Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th
Amendment) •
Civic duty | 71.
為什麼繳納聯邦稅很重要? •
法律要求 •
人人為聯邦政府提供資金 •
(美國)憲法(第十六修正案)要求 •
公民的義務 |
72.
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why. •
Required by law •
Civic duty •
Makes the draft fair, if needed | 72.
所有18至25歲的男性都必須登記服兵役。試述一個原因: •
法律要求 •
公民的義務 •
根據需要使選拔制度公平 |
AMERICAN HISTORY | 美國歷史 |
A: Colonial Period and Independence | A:殖民期與獨立 |
73.
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one. •
Freedom •
Political liberty •
Religious freedom •
Economic opportunity •
Escape persecution | 73.
列舉殖民者當初到美國的一項理由: •
自由 •
政治自由 •
宗教自由 •
經濟機會 •
逃避迫害 |
74.
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? •
American Indians •
Native Americans | 74.
歐洲人抵達美國之前,誰已經居住在美國? •
美國印第安人 •
美國原住民 |
75.
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves? •
Africans •
People from Africa | 75.
哪一群人被帶到美國並被販賣為奴? •
非洲人 •
來自非洲的人 |
76.
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain? •
American Revolution •
The (American) Revolutionary War •
War for (American) Independence | 76.
美國人為脱離英國贏得獨立而打了哪一場戰爭? •
美國革命 •
(美國)革命戰爭 •
(美國)獨立戰爭 |
77.
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain. •
High taxes •
Taxation without representation •
British soldiers stayed in Americans’ houses (boarding, quartering) •
They did not have self-government •
Boston Massacre •
Boston Tea Party (Tea Act) •
Stamp Act •
Sugar Act •
Townshend Acts •
Intolerable (Coercive) Acts | 77.
列舉美國人宣佈脫離英國獨立的一個原因。 •
高稅收 •
無代表徵稅 •
英國士兵住在美國人的住所(寄宿,宿舍) •
他們沒有自治 •
波士頓大屠殺 •
波士頓茶會(茶法) •
印花稅法 •
糖法 •
湯申法案 •
無法容忍的(強制性)法令 |
78.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? •
(Thomas) Jefferson | 78.
《獨立宣言》是誰起草的? •
托馬斯·傑斐遜 |
79.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? •
July 4, 1776 | 79.
《獨立宣言》是何時通過採用的? •
1776 年7 月4 日 |
80.
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one. •
(Battle of) Bunker Hill •
Declaration of Independence •
Washington Crossing the Delaware (Battle of Trenton) •
(Battle of) Saratoga •
Valley Forge (Encampment) •
(Battle of) Yorktown (British surrender at Yorktown) | 80.
美國革命發生了許多重要事件,試舉一例。 •
邦克山(戰役) •
獨立宣言 •
華盛頓穿越特拉華州(特倫頓戰役) •
薩拉托加戰役 •
福奇穀(安營紮寨) •
約克鎮戰役(英國在約克鎮投降) |
81.
There were 13 original states. Name five. •
New Hampshire •
Massachusetts •
Rhode Island •
Connecticut •
New York •
New Jersey •
Pennsylvania •
Delaware •
Maryland •
Virginia •
North Carolina •
South Carolina •
Georgia | 81.
美國最初有13 個州。請列舉其中五個州。 •
New Hampshire /新罕布夏 •
Massachusetts /馬薩諸塞 •
Rhode Island /羅德島 •
Connecticut /康涅狄格 •
New York /紐約 •
New Jersey 紐澤西 •
Pennsylvania /賓夕法尼亞 •
Delaware /特拉華 •
Maryland /馬里蘭 •
Virginia /弗吉尼亞 •
North Carolina /北卡羅萊納 •
South Carolina /南卡羅萊納 •
Georgia /喬治亞 |
82.
What founding document was written in 1787? •
(U.S.) Constitution | 82.
哪項創始文件寫於1787年? •
(美國)憲法 |
83.
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. •
(James) Madison •
(Alexander) Hamilton •
(John) Jay •
Publius | 83.
《聯邦黨人文集》支持通過美國憲法。請列舉其中的一位起草人。 •
(James) Madison(
詹姆斯)麥迪遜 •
(Alexander) Hamilton(亞曆山大)漢密爾頓 •
(John) Jay(約翰)傑伊 •
Publius (筆名) |
84.
Why were the Federalist Papers important? •
They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution. •
They supported passing the (U.S.) Constitution. | 84.
《聯邦主義者檔》的重要性在哪里? •
幫助人們瞭解(美國)憲法。 •
支持通過(美國)憲法 |
85.
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one. •
Founded the first free public libraries •
First Postmaster General of the United States •
Helped write the Declaration of Independence •
Inventor •
U.S. diplomat | 85.
本傑明
富蘭克林(Benjamin Franklin)有許多著名事蹟,試舉一例。 •
開辦了第一個免費的公共圖書館 •
美國第一任郵政總局局長 •
參與起草《獨立宣言》 •
發明家 •
美國外交官 |
86.
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one. •
“Father of Our Country” •
First president of the United States •
General of the Continental Army •
President of the Constitutional Convention | 86.
喬治·華盛頓(George Washington)有許多著名事蹟,試舉一例。 •
“美國國父” •
美國首任總統 •
大陸軍總指揮官 •
制憲會議主席 |
87.
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one. •
Writer of the Declaration of Independence •
Third president of the United States •
Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase) •
First Secretary of State •
Founded the University of Virginia •
Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom | 87.
托馬斯·傑斐遜(Thomas Jefferson)有許多著名事蹟。試舉一例。 •
《獨立宣言》的起草人 •
美國第三任總統 •
將美國的面積擴大一倍(購得路易斯安那州) •
美國第一任國務卿 •
創辦弗吉尼亞大學 •
起草了《弗吉尼亞宗教自由法案》 |
88.
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one. •
“Father of the Constitution” •
Fourth president of the United States •
President during the War of 1812 •
One of the writers of the Federalist Papers | 88.
詹姆斯·麥迪遜(James Madison)有許多著名事蹟,試舉一例。 •
“憲法之父” •
美國第四任總統 •
1812年戰爭期間的總統 •
《聯邦黨人文集》的作者之一 |
89.
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one. •
First Secretary of the Treasury •
One of the writers of the Federalist Papers •
Helped establish the First Bank of the United States •
Aide to General George Washington •
Member of the Continental Congress | 89.
亞曆山大·漢密爾頓( Alexander Hamilton)有許多著名事蹟。試舉一例。 •
美國首任財政部長 •
《聯邦黨人文集》的作者之一 •
幫助創建了合眾國第一銀行 •
華盛頓的副官 •
大陸會議成員 |
B: 1800s | B:1800年代 |
90.
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? •
Louisiana Territory •
Louisiana | 90.
美國在1803 年从法國購買了哪塊領地? •
路易斯安那領地 •
路易斯安那 |
91.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s. •
War of 1812 •
Mexican-American War •
Civil War •
Spanish-American War | 91.
列舉一場美國在1800年代參與的戰爭。 •
1812 年戰爭 •
美墨戰爭 •
內戰 •
美西戰爭 |
92.
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. •
The Civil War | 92.
請說出美國南北方之間戰爭的名稱? •
內戰 |
93.
The Civil War had many important events. Name one. •
(Battle of) Fort Sumter •
Emancipation Proclamation •
(Battle of) Vicksburg •
(Battle of) Gettysburg •
Sherman’s March •
(Surrender at) Appomattox •
(Battle of) Antietam/Sharpsburg •
Lincoln was assassinated. | 93.
內戰期間有許多重大事件,試舉一例。 •
薩姆特堡之戰 •
《解放黑奴宣言》 •
維克斯堡戰役 •
葛底斯堡戰役 •
謝爾曼遊行 •
阿普馬托克斯鎮投降 •
安蒂塔姆/沙普斯堡(戰役) •
林肯被暗殺 |
94.
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one. •
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation) •
Saved (or preserved) the Union •
Led the United States during the Civil War •
16th president of the United States •
Delivered the Gettysburg Address | 94.
亞伯拉罕·林肯(Abraham Lincoln)有許多著名事蹟,試舉一例。 •
解放奴隸(解放宣言) •
拯救(保留)聯盟 •
內戰期間領導美國 •
美國第16任總統 •
發表葛底斯堡演說 |
95.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? •
Freed the slaves •
Freed slaves in the Confederacy •
Freed slaves in the Confederate states •
Freed slaves in most Southern states | 95.
《解放宣言》達成了什麼? •
解放了奴隸 •
解放了聯邦制下的奴隸 •
解放了聯邦各州的奴隸 •
解放了南方大部分州的奴隸 |
96.
What U.S. war ended slavery? •
The Civil War | 96.
美國哪場戰爭結束了奴隸制? •
內戰 |
97.
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States? •
14th Amendment | 97.
哪項修正案賦予了在美國出生的所有人公民身份? •
《第十四修正案》 |
98.
When did all men get the right to vote? •
After the Civil War •
During Reconstruction •
(With the) 15th Amendment •
1870 | 98.
何時賦予了所有男人投票權? •
內戰之後 •
重建時期 •
《第十五修正案》頒佈時 •
1870年 |
99.
Name one leader of the women’s rights movement in the 1800s. •
Susan B. Anthony •
Elizabeth Cady Stanton •
Sojourner Truth •
Harriet Tubman •
Lucretia Mott •
Lucy Stone | 99.
列舉一位1800年代婦女權利運動的領導人。 •
Susan B. Anthony蘇珊·安東尼 •
Elizabeth Cady Stanton伊莉莎白·卡迪·斯坦頓 •
Sojourner Truth索傑娜·特魯斯 •
Harriet Tubman哈麗特·塔布曼 •
Lucretia Mott 盧克麗霞·莫特 •
Lucy Stone露西·斯通 |
C: Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information | C:美國近代史及其它重要歷史資訊 |
100.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s. •
World War I •
World War II •
Korean War •
Vietnam War •
(Persian) Gulf War | 100.
舉例一場美國在1900年代參與的戰爭? •
第一次世界大戰 •
第二次世界大戰 •
朝鮮戰爭 •
越南戰爭 •
(波斯灣)海灣戰爭 |
101.
Why did the United States enter World War I? •
Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships •
To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia) •
To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria) | 101.
美國為什麼要參加第一次世界大戰? •
因為德國襲擊了美國(民用)船隻 •
支持協約國(英格蘭,法國,義大利和俄羅斯) •
反對同盟國(德國,奧匈帝國,奧斯曼帝國和保加利亞) |
102.
When did all women get the right to vote? •
1920 •
After World War I •
(With the) 19th Amendment | 102.
婦女何時獲得了所有投票權? •
1920年 •
第一次世界大戰後 •
隨著《第十九修正案》的頒佈 |
103.
What was the Great Depression? •
Longest economic recession in modern history | 103.
什麼是大蕭條? •
現代歷史上最長的經濟衰退 |
104.
When did the Great Depression start? •
The Great Crash (1929) •
Stock market crash of 1929 | 104.
大蕭條何時開始? •
大崩潰(1929) •
1929年的股市崩盤 |
105.
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II? •
(Franklin) Roosevelt | 105.
誰是大蕭條和第二次世界大戰期間的總統? •
(富蘭克林)羅斯福 |
106.
Why did the United States enter World War II? •
(Bombing of) Pearl Harbor •
Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor •
To support the Allied Powers (England, France, and Russia) •
To oppose the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) | 106.
美國為什麼要參加第二次世界大戰? •
(轟炸)珍珠港 •
日軍襲擊珍珠港 •
支持協約國(英格蘭,法國和俄羅斯) •
反對軸心國(德國,義大利和日本) |
107.
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one. •
General during World War II •
President at the end of (during) the Korean War •
34th president of the United States •
Signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 (Created the Interstate System) | 107.
德懷特·艾森豪维尔(Dwight Eisenhower)有許多著名事蹟,試舉一例。 •
第二次世界大戰期間任將軍 •
朝鮮戰爭(戰爭期間)結束時任總統 •
美國第34任總統 •
簽署了1956年的《聯邦援助公路法》(建立了州際公路系統) |
108.
Who was the United States’ main rival during the Cold War? •
Soviet Union •
USSR •
Russia | 108.
冷戰期間美國的主要競爭對手是誰? •
前蘇聯 •
蘇聯 •
俄羅斯 |
109.
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States? •
Communism •
Nuclear war | 109.
在冷戰期間,美國的主要擔憂是什麼? •
共產主義 •
核戰爭 |
110.
Why did the United States enter the Korean War? •
To stop the spread of communism | 110.
美國為什麼參加朝鮮戰爭? •
阻止共產主義的傳播 |
111.
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War? •
To stop the spread of communism | 111.
美國為什麼要參加越南戰爭? •
阻止共產主義的傳播 |
112.
What did the civil rights movement do? •
Fought to end racial discrimination | 112.
民權運動做了什麼? •
爲結束種族歧視而戰 |
113.
Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one. •
Fought for civil rights •
Worked for equality for all Americans •
Worked to ensure that people would “not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character” | 113.
馬丁·路德·金有許多著名事蹟,試舉一例。 •
為民權運動領袖 •
為所有美國人爭取平等 •
努力促使人們“不是根據膚色,而是根據品格內涵判斷他人” |
114.
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War? •
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait | 114.
美國為什麼要參加海灣戰爭? •
從科威特擊退伊拉克軍隊 |
115.
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States? •
Terrorists attacked the United States •
Terrorists took over two planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center in New York •
Terrorists took over a plane and crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia •
Terrorists took over a plane originally aimed at Washington, D.C., and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania | 115.
2001年9月11日在美國發生了什麼重大事件? •
恐怖分子襲擊了美國 •
恐怖分子劫持了兩架飛機,將其撞入紐約世界貿易中心 •
恐怖分子劫持飛機並撞向位於美國華盛頓的美國國防部五角大樓 •
恐怖分子劫持了最初瞄準華盛頓特區的飛機並在賓西法尼亞郊區墜毀 |
116.
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks. •
(Global) War on Terror •
War in Afghanistan •
War in Iraq | 116.
列出一場2001年9月11日襲擊之後發生的軍事衝突。 •
(全球)反恐戰爭 •
阿富汗戰爭 •
伊拉克戰爭 |
117.
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. •
Apache •
Blackfeet •
Cayuga •
Cherokee •
Cheyenne •
Chippewa •
Choctaw •
Creek •
Crow •
Hopi •
Huron •
Inupiat •
Lakota •
Mohawk •
Mohegan •
Navajo •
Oneida •
Onondaga •
Pueblo •
Seminole •
Seneca •
Shawnee •
Sioux •
Teton •
Tuscarora •
For a complete list of tribes, please visit bia.gov. | 117.
列舉一個美國印地安人部族。 •
Apache /阿帕契 •
Blackfeet /佈雷克非特 •
Cayuga卡尤加 •
Cherokee /切洛基 •
Cheyenne夏安 •
Chippewa /齊普瓦 •
Choctaw /喬克陶 •
Creek /庫瑞克 •
Crow /克洛 •
Hopi /賀皮 •
Huron /休倫 •
Inupiat因紐皮特 •
Lakota /拉科塔 •
Mohawk莫霍克族 •
Mohegan /莫希根 •
Navajo / 納瓦荷 •
Oneida /歐尼達 •
Onondaga奧內達加 •
Pueblo /布耶布洛 •
Seminole /賽米諾利 •
Seneca塞內卡 •
Shawnee /蕭尼 •
Sioux蘇族 •
Teton /泰頓 可訪問bia.gov獲取完整的部落列表 |
128.
Name one example of an American innovation. •
Light bulb •
Automobile (cars, internal combustion engine) •
Skyscrapers •
Airplane •
Assembly line •
Landing on the moon •
Integrated circuit (IC) | 118.
列舉美國的一項發明(創舉)。 •
燈泡 •
汽車(小汽車,內燃發動機) •
摩天樓 •
飛機 •
組裝線 •
登陸月球 •
積體電路(IC) |
SYMBOLS AND HOLIDAYS | 標誌及假日 |
A: Symbols | A: 標誌 |
119.
What is the capital of the United States? •
Washington, D.C. | 119.
美國的首都在哪里? •
華盛頓哥倫比亞特區 |
120.
Where is the Statue of Liberty? •
New York (Harbor) •
Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).] | 120.
自由女神像在哪里? •
紐約(港) •
自由島(新澤西,紐約市附近,或在哈德遜河均屬正確答案) |
121.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes? •
(Because there were) 13 original colonies •
(Because the stripes) represent the original colonies | 121.
國旗上為何有十三個橫條? •
因為最早有十三個(英國)殖民地 •
因為橫條代表最早的殖民地 |
122.
Why does the flag have 50 stars? •
(Because there is) one star for each state •
(Because) each star represents a state •
(Because there are) 50 states | 122.
國旗上為何有五十顆星? •
因為每個州有一顆星 •
因為每顆星代表一個州 •
因為有五十個州 |
123.
What is the name of the national anthem? •
The Star-Spangled Banner | 123.
國歌的歌名為何? •
《星光燦爛的旗幟》 |
124.
The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean? •
Out of many, one •
We all become one | 124.
美國的第一格言是“ E. Pluribus Unum”。這是什麼意思? •
合眾為一 •
聯多為一 |
B: Holidays | B:假日 |
125.
What is Independence Day? •
A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain) •
The country’s birthday | 125.
什麼是獨立日? •
慶祝美國獨立(於英國)的假日 •
國家的生日 |
126.
Name three national U.S. holidays. •
New Year’s Day •
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day •
Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday) •
Memorial Day •
Independence Day •
Labor Day •
Columbus Day •
Veterans Day •
Thanksgiving Day •
Christmas Day | 126.
試述三個美國國定假日? •
New Year’s Day /新年(元旦) •
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day /小馬丁路德金紀念日 •
Presidents’ Day /總統日(華盛頓誕辰日) •
Memorial Day /追悼日(美國陣亡將士紀念日) •
Independence Day /獨立紀念日 •
Labor Day /勞工節 •
Columbus Day /哥倫布日 •
Veterans Day /退伍軍人節 •
Thanksgiving /感恩節 •
Christmas /耶誕節 |
127.
What is Memorial Day? •
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service | 127.
什麼是追悼日? •
紀念為在戰爭中英勇犧牲的士兵們的日子 |
128.
What is Veterans Day? •
A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military •
A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military) | 128.
什麼是退伍軍人節? •
紀念(美國)軍人的節日 •
紀念曾在美國服役的榮譽人士的節日 |