World History
Which bridge was the first to be built across the River Thames in London?
London Bridge
What was the previous name for New York?
New Amsterdam
How many times has the Mona Lisa been stolen?
one
Who was the Hollywood star who became the governor of California in 2003?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Which two countries were the first to declare war on Germany?
Britain and France
How many years did the 100 years war last?
116 years
Ulysses S. Grant appears on the front on which denomination of U.S. currency?
$50 bill
What was the first toy to be advertised on television?
Mr Potato Head
How many U.S. Presidents died in office (including assassination)?
8
After World War II, Germany was divided into how many zones of occupation?
4 zones
How many days in a week were there in ancient Roman times?
8
How many heads of executive departments make up the U.S. President’s cabinet?
15
Along with Hiroshima, Japan, which Japanese city was hit by an atomic bomb in 1945?
Nagasaki
The Great Pyramids of Giza consist of how many pyramids?
3
On which beach did the Americans run into a firestorm of resistance during the D-Day landings?
OMAHA
The Reign of Terror was a period during which major social and political event?
French Revolution
Who was shot outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington on March 30th, 1981?
President Ronald Reagan
In which year did The Challenger disaster take place?
1986
Which river did George Washington famously cross in 1776?
Delaware
What time of day did the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor begin?
7:48am
Whose assassination led to World War I?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
How many days was William Harrison President of the United States?
52
Which famous novel is based on the French Revolution?
Tale of two cities
Which river did George Washington famously cross in 1776?
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Which battle is considered to be the turning point for the war in the Pacific?
Battle of midway