9/11
The terrorist organization responsible for carrying out the 9/11 attacks on America
Al-Qaeda
This Italian Explorer, in an attempt to find a faster trade route to India, accidentally stumbled across an island the Caribbean Sea in 1492
Who is Christopher Columbus?
This colony started with over 500 settlers who initially made the first voyage. However, by the time the second voyage arrived, they were down to a little over 60 people left alive.
What is Jamestown?
This leader at Jamestown told the settlers, “If you don’t work, you don’t eat.”
Who was John Smith?
This tool has a heavy head and a wooden or metal handle—perfect for pounding nails or your thumb if you miss.
What is a hammer?
He was the founder of Al-Qaeda
Osama bin Laden
Upon reaching the mainland of Mexico, this Spanish Explorer decided to burn all of his ships in an attempt to motivate his men to press forward in their journey
Who is Hernan Cortez?
This Island in the Caribbean Sea was the main launching point for most of Spain's military invasion campaigns into Central and South America.
What is Cuba?
This group of settlers, also known as “Separatists,” came to America in 1620 seeking religious freedom.
Who were the Pilgrims?
With a blade at the end of its handle, this chopping tool is a lumberjack’s best friend (and trees’ worst nightmare).
What is an axe?
This was the first Tower of the World Trade Center hit by a plane at 8:46am on 9/11
What is the North Tower
This Spanish Explorer was responsible for conquering the Incan Empire in what is now modern day Peru
Who is Francisco Pizarro?
The Pilgrim settlers named this Massachusetts settlement after the England port that they had departed from for their journey to the new world. .
What is Plymouth?
This settler helped Jamestown prosper by introducing tobacco as a cash crop.
Who was John Rolfe?
In the ring, this padded piece of equipment helps protect your fists while you “whack” your opponent.
What is a boxing glove?
They were the Muslim organization in control of Afghanistan, who were also responsible for protecting the terrorists that attacked the U.S. on 9/11
Who is the Taliban?
This Portuguese explorer, who originally set out to circumnavigate the globe, was killed by an indigenous Tribe in what is now The Philippines
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
This colony disappeared without a trace sometime between the years 1587 and 1590.
What is Roanoke?
In 1587, these settlers mysteriously disappeared from Roanoke Island, leaving only the word “CROATOAN” carved on a tree.
Who were the Lost Colony settlers?
This kitchen gadget whacks meat until it’s flat and tender—great for chicken, not so great for your homework.
What is a meat mallet?
He was the Mayor of New York on the day of 9/11
Who is Rudy Giuliani?
This Spanish Explorer traveled throughout what is now modern day Florida looking for a mythical Fountain of Youth
Who is Juan Ponce de Leon
This early settlement eventually became the 13th colony in 1732, creating a buffer between the other 12 colonies and the Spanish occupied Florida colony.
What is Georgia?
This Powhatan woman became famous for her role in helping the Jamestown settlers and for marrying John Rolfe.
Who was Pocahontas?
This buzzing target of summer barbecues is no match for your lightning-fast weapon of choice with a plastic grid.
What is a fly swatter?