World geography
The longest river in South America, flows through countries including Peru, Colombia, and Brazil.
What is the Amazon River?
Italian dish, made with layers of pasta, cheese, meat, and tomato sauce, is traditionally baked in an oven.
What is lasagna?
This 1863 battle is considered the turning point of the American Civil War, ending General Lee’s invasion of the North.
What is the Battle of Gettysburg?
This inventor is known for creating the first successful airplane with his brother Orville.
Who are the Wright brothers?
This guitarist and singer-songwriter, inducted in 1994, is known for his virtuosic playing and hits like "Purple Haze."
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
This largest hot desert in the world, spans multiple countries in Northern Africa.
What is the Sahara Desert?
This popular beverage, made from fermented grapes, is often associated with regions like Bordeaux and Napa Valley.
What is wine?
Confederate general was known as "Stonewall" for his steadfast defense at the First Battle of Bull Run.
Who is Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson?
Known for inventing the first programmable mechanical computer in the 19th century, this mathematician is often called the "father of the computer."
Who is Charles Babbage?
Inducted in 1988, this singer-songwriter is known for his poetic lyrics and hits such as "Like a Rolling Stone."
Who is Bob Dylan?
Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, is located in this country.
What is Tanzania?
Colorful spice, derived from the dried stigma of a flower, is one of the most expensive spices in the world.
What is saffron?
This 1865 event marked the official end of the Civil War when General Lee surrendered to General Grant.
What is the surrender at Appomattox Court House?
This inventor's work on alternating current (AC) power systems laid the foundation for modern electrical engineering and he famously clashed with Thomas Edison in the "War of Currents."
Who is Nikola Tesla?
In 2019, this group was inducted into the Roc and Roll Hall of Fame, despite handicaps like an one-armed drummer.
What is Def Leppard?
The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is located off the coast of this country.
What is Australia?
This type of Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice combined with various ingredients such as raw fish and vegetables.
What is sushi?
This document, issued in 1863, declared all slaves in Confederate-held territory to be free.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
This woman invented the windshield wiper and was the first female member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Who is Mary Anderson?
Posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024 under the "Musical Excellence" category.
Who was Jimmy Buffett?
This mountain range forms the natural border between France and Spain.
What are the Pyrenees?
This French dessert, made from caramelized sugar and custard, is often served with a hard, crackly top.
What is crème brûlée?
Which state was the first to secede from the Union?
What was South Carolina?
This American inventor patented the first practical refrigeration system in 1834, transforming food storage and preservation.
Who is Jacob Perkins?
This famous country singer declined to be put on the RRHF ballot but finally acquiesced after being voted in anyway.
Who is Dolly Parton?