Geography
In which country was the Rosetta Stone discovered?
Egypt.
Who created Disneyland?
Walt Disney
In which country did the Storming of the Bastille occur?
France.
What celestial body did Apollo 11 land on?
The Moon.
Which famous golf championship is frequently played during this week?
The Open Championship (British Open).
About how old is the Rosetta Stone?
More than 2,200 years old.
What attraction takes guests on a boat ride with singing dolls from around the world?
"it's a small world"
What was one reason the crowd went to the Bastille?
To seize gunpowder and weapons.
Which ocean did Apollo 11 splash down in?
The Pacific Ocean.
Which month is most closely associated with the Tour de France?
July.
Which army discovered the Rosetta Stone?
The French Army.
What is the name of Disneyland's private members-only club?
Club 33
Which famous American received a key from the Bastille?
George Washington.
What call sign did the lunar module use after landing?
Tranquility Base.
Which Grand Slam immediately precedes the US Open?
Wimbledon.
Why is the Rosetta Stone considered one of archaeology's most important discoveries?
It unlocked the ability to read ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
What was Disneyland's first thrill ride?
Matterhorn Bobsleds
What medieval purpose had the Bastille originally served?
Defending the eastern approach to Paris.
Which Apollo mission was the first crewed Apollo flight?
Apollo 7
Which tennis player has won the most Wimbledon men's singles titles in the Open Era?
Roger Federer.
Why is the phrase "Rosetta Stone" often used metaphorically today?
Because it has come to mean any key that unlocks the understanding of something previously difficult or impossible to interpret.
Which attraction introduced Audio-Animatronics to the public?
Enchanted Tiki Room
What long-term political system eventually replaced the French monarchy after the Revolution?
The French Republic.
Which astronaut had previous spaceflight experience before Apollo 11 but had never walked on the Moon?
All three had previous spaceflight experience; Apollo 11 was the first Moon landing for all of them.
What historical milestone took place on July 13, 1930, that transformed international sports?
The first FIFA World Cup matches were played, launching what became the world's biggest soccer tournament.