Capitols of Arctic Nations
Canada
What is Ottawa?
She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
This “-ism” refers to a political system in which the means of production are owned and controlled collectively, often by the state
What is socialism?
This term, originally meaning “rule by the people,” comes from the Greek words demos (people) and kratos (power).
What is democracy?
This “Anti-Hero” singer released her album Midnights in 2022 and launched a record-breaking world tour.
Who is Taylor Swift?
Sweden
What is Stockholm?
This Polish-born scientist became the first person to win two Nobel Prizes, in both Physics and Chemistry
Who is Marie Curie?
This 20th-century “-ism” blends nationalism with socialism, notably associated with Germany in the 1930s.
What is National Socialism?
This term describes the brutal labor camps of the Soviet Union, named after the government agency that ran them.
What is a gulag?
Known for hits like “Save Your Tears” and “Blinding Lights,” this Canadian singer dropped Dawn FM in 2022.
Who is The Weeknd?
Denmark
What is Copenhagen?
This British monarch, known as the “Virgin Queen,” ruled for 45 years during the Elizabethan era.
Who is Queen Elizabeth I?
This ideology advocates for minimal state intervention in economic and personal affairs, emphasizing individual liberty.
What is libertarianism?
This 20th-century term describes a sudden, overwhelming military offensive intended to bring swift victory — “lightning war” in German.
What is blitzkrieg?
This British artist, known for her emotional ballads and powerhouse vocals, released 30 in 2021 after a long hiatus.
Who is Adele?
Norway
What is Oslo?
This French peasant girl claimed divine visions, led French forces to victory, and was canonized as a saint in 1920.
Who is Joan of Arc?
This ideology supports governance by technical experts and scientific knowledge rather than elected representatives.
What is technocracy?
This term for a period of relative peace and stability across the Roman Empire literally means “Roman peace.”
What is Pax Romana?
This rapper made history in 2020 as the first solo female artist to debut a rap song at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Up.”
Who is Cardi B?
Greenland
What is Nuuk?
This 19th-century abolitionist and women’s rights advocate delivered the famous “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech in 1851.
Who is Sojourner Truth?
This belief system asserts that only empirical, scientific knowledge is valid, often rejecting metaphysics and normative political theories.
What is positivism?
This Latin term means “the right to go to war” and is part of just war theory in international law.
What is jus ad bellum?
This Colombian artist teamed up with Shakira for the 2023 hit “TQG” and became the first woman to win a Latin Grammy for Best Urban Album twice.
Who is Karol G?