US History
What was the name of the Pilgrims' ship?
The Mayflower
Cleopatra VII was a legendary ruler of which area?
Egypt
In the Catholic Church, the Bishop of Rome is a title more commonly known as what?
Pope
Italian Vincenzo Peruggia is a famous name in the history of art for stealing which iconic painting in 1911?
Mona Lisa
During which war was a Christmas Truce called?
WW1
What was the name of the first (permanent English) American colony?
Jamestown
Which country is famous for its terracotta army?
China
A bar mitzvah, literally meaning "son of the commandment," is traditionally celebrated when Jewish males turn what age?
13
Picasso and Braque were exponents of which art movement of the early 20th century? This art movement is characterized by emphasis on abstract structure.
Cubism
How many Celtic languages are still spoken today?
6
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris
How was the ancient Roman city of Pompeii destroyed?
Volcano
What is the political term for belief in government by divine guidance?
Theocracy
Which Roman god is depicted devouring his son in a work by Francisco Goya? This god is often equated with the Greek titan Cronus.
Saturn
Who was the first ruler of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?
jan. 1, 1863
What was one of the Inca cities which was situated at a height of nearly 3500 meters?
Machu Picchu
The phrase "sacred cow" to describe a person or thing immune from criticism comes from what religion that in fact does revere cows as holy animals?
Hindu
What âfâ is an art movement that began in Italy in the early 20th century that aimed to capture in art the dynamism and energy of the modern world?
How old was Queen Elizabeth II when she was crowned the Queen of England?
27
Two sets of fathers and sons have served as presidents. What are their names?
John Adams and John Quincy Adams, and George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush.
What was the original purpose of Stonehenge, an iconic stone monument located in England?
Unknown
What 2004 film, directed by Mel Gibson, depicts the final 12 hours of Jesus's life?
The Passion of Christ
In Renaissance and Baroque art, a particular shade of blue paint made from lapis lazuli was so expensive it was primarily used for painting the robes of which religious figure? (Hint: The shade takes its name from this figure.)
The Virgin Mary
What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?
Cusco