World Capital Cities
This capital city sits near the ruins of Pompeii.
Rome
This animal is known as “man’s best friend.”
a Dog
The word “solstice” comes from this ancient language.
Latin
This quote "You got it, dude!” was said in which show
Full House
This King was the father of Princes William and Harry.
King Charles III
Many people think Sydney is the capital of Australia, but it is actually this city.
Canberra
This fish is known for its bright colors and lives in coral reefs.
Clownfish
During the summer solstice, this Hemisphere is tilted most directly towards the sun.
Northern Hemisphere
This quote "I think, therefore I am" was said by
René Descartes
Unlike Canada and the U.S., Father’s Day in Australia is celebrated during this month
September
This Scandinavian capital is known for its canals and bicycles.
Copenhagen
This mammal has the longest pregnancy period of any land animal, about 22 months.
an Elephant
This Arctic country experiences almost 24 hours of daylight in some regions during the solstice
Canada
This quote “One of these days… bang! zoom! straight to the moon!” was said in this famous sitcom
The Honeymooners
The first known Father’s Day celebration took place in this U.S. state in 1910.
Washington
This capital city is named after a mythical goddess.
Athens
This animal can regrow lost limbs, including legs and parts of its organs.
a Salamander
In Sweden and Finland, the summer solstice celebration is commonly called this.
Midsummer
This quote “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” was said by this anicent philospher
Socrates
This woman is widely credited with founding Father’s Day after hearing a Mother’s Day sermon.
Sonora Smart Dodd
This tiny European country has a capital city with the same name as the country itself.
Luxembourg
This reptile can live over 150 years and is one of the longest-living vertebrates.
Galápagos Tortoise
This UNESCO World Heritage site in Peru was built by the Inca and aligned with solar events.
Machu Picchu
This quote “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” was said by this famous boxer
Muhammad Ali
This U.S. president officially made Father’s Day a national holiday in 1972.
Richard Nixon