World Geography Basics

World Geography

• Continents: 7 major continents - Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America
• Oceans: 5 major oceans - Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern
• Countries: basic knowledge of countries such as USA, Canada, Mexico, China, India, and Brazil
• Mountains: basic knowledge of major mountain ranges such as Himalayas, Andes, and Rocky Mountains
• Rivers: basic knowledge of major rivers such as Amazon, Nile, Ganges, and Mississippi
• Deserts: basic knowledge of major deserts such as Sahara, Mojave, and Gobi

Historical Events

• Ancient Civilizations: basic knowledge of ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome
• Exploration: basic knowledge of famous explorers such as Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama
• American History: basic knowledge of American independence, Pilgrims, and Native Americans
• Important Dates: basic knowledge of important dates such as birthdays of famous people, holidays, and historical events

Science Facts

• Solar System: basic knowledge of planets in our solar system, including their order and unique features
• Weather: basic knowledge of different types of weather, such as sunny, rainy, cloudy, and stormy
• Seasons: basic knowledge of four seasons, their characteristics, and activities associated with each
• Human Body: basic knowledge of human body parts, their functions, and importance of healthy habits
• Animals: basic knowledge of different animal habitats, their characteristics, and basic needs

Cultural Traditions

• Holidays: basic knowledge of major holidays such as Christmas, Halloween, Diwali, and Eid
• Traditions: basic knowledge of cultural traditions such as Chinese New Year, Day of the Dead, and Thanksgiving
• Food: basic knowledge of traditional foods from different cultures, such as tacos, sushi, and curry
• Music and Dance: basic knowledge of different types of music and dance from around the world, such as salsa, ballet, and hip-hop

Famous People

• Historical Figures: basic knowledge of historical figures such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Harriet Tubman
• Scientists: basic knowledge of famous scientists such as Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Charles Darwin
• Artists: basic knowledge of famous artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Frida Kahlo
• Athletes: basic knowledge of famous athletes such as Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, and Usain Bolt

World Geography

• Africa is one of the 7 major continents
• Antarctica is the coldest continent
• Asia is the largest continent in terms of population
• Australia is a continent and a country
• Europe is home to many developed countries
• North America is home to the USA and Canada
• South America is home to the Amazon rainforest
• The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the 5 oceans
• The Atlantic Ocean separates the Americas from Europe and Africa
• The Indian Ocean is the warmest of the 5 oceans
• The Arctic Ocean is the coldest of the 5 oceans
• The Southern Ocean surrounds Antarctica
• The USA is a country in North America
• Canada is a country in North America
• Mexico is a country in North America
• China is a country in Asia
• India is a country in Asia
• Brazil is a country in South America
• The Himalayas are the highest mountain range
• The Andes are the longest mountain range
• The Rocky Mountains are in North America
• The Amazon River is the longest river in the world
• The Nile River is the longest river in Africa
• The Ganges River is sacred in Hinduism
• The Mississippi River is in the USA
• The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert
• The Mojave Desert is in North America
• The Gobi Desert is in Asia

Historical Events

• Ancient Egypt was a civilization in Africa
• Ancient Greece was a civilization in Europe
• Ancient Rome was a civilization in Europe
• Christopher Columbus was a famous explorer
• Vasco da Gama was a famous explorer
• The American Revolution was a war for independence
• The Pilgrims were early settlers in North America
• Native Americans were the indigenous people of North America
• January 1st is New Year's Day
• July 4th is Independence Day in the USA
• December 25th is Christmas

Science Facts

• The Sun is the center of our solar system
• Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun
• Venus is the hottest planet
• Earth is the only planet with water
• Mars is known as the Red Planet
• Jupiter is the largest planet
• Saturn is known for its rings
• Uranus is tilted on its side
• Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun
• Sunny weather is warm and cloudless
• Rainy weather is wet and cloudy
• Cloudy weather is cool and grey
• Stormy weather is windy and rainy
• Spring is a season of growth and renewal
• Summer is a season of warmth and long days
• Autumn is a season of harvest and change
• Winter is a season of cold and short days
• The heart is a vital organ in the human body
• The brain is the control center of the human body
• Healthy habits include eating well and exercising
• Animals need food, water, and shelter to survive
• Animals live in habitats such as forests, deserts, and oceans

Cultural Traditions

• Christmas is a holiday celebrated on December 25th
• Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31st
• Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights
• Eid is a Muslim holiday of celebration
• Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration
• Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday of remembrance
• Thanksgiving is a holiday of gratitude and food
• Tacos are a traditional food from Mexico
• Sushi is a traditional food from Japan
• Curry is a traditional food from India
• Salsa is a type of Latin American music and dance
• Ballet is a type of European dance
• Hip-hop is a type of modern dance and music

Famous People

• George Washington was the first president of the USA
• Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the USA
• Harriet Tubman was a slave and a freedom fighter
• Albert Einstein was a famous physicist
• Marie Curie was a famous chemist and physicist
• Charles Darwin was a famous biologist
• Leonardo da Vinci was a famous artist and inventor
• Vincent van Gogh was a famous artist
• Frida Kahlo was a famous artist
• Michael Jordan is a famous basketball player
• Serena Williams is a famous tennis player
• Usain Bolt is a famous sprinter