Empires
It was said that the sun never set on this empire.
The British Empire
This is the largest city in Connecticut.
Bridgeport
This is the lightest element.
Hydrogen
What fruit is known for having seeds on the outside?
Strawberry
This piece in chess moves 2 squares horizontally and 1 square vertically or vice versa.
Knight
Its last emperor abdicated in 1917 before he was killed the following year.
The Russian Empire
This famous Revolutionary War era American traitor was born in Connecticut in 1741.
Benedict Arnold
This is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
Mercury
What is deer meat called?
Venison
The phrase "back to square one" might have been inspired by this classic board game.
Chutes and Ladders
Augustus
The Connecticut compromise established what in 1787?
The structure of Congress
Which chemical causes the spicy taste when eating chili peppers?
Capsaicin
What is the main ingredient in a Caesar salad?
Romaine lettuce
What Asian game has pieces representing winds, dragons, flowers, and seasons?
Mahjong
A key figure in the early Mongol Empire, he was excluded from succession to the throne due to his inflexible character, although he remained a key figure in ensuring the stability of the empire.
Chagatai Khan
The name "Connecticut" means "long tidal river" and is derived from what language?
Mohegan-Pequot
This is the term for when a material goes directly from a solid to a gas without becoming a liquid.
Sublimation
What is the most expensive spice in the world by weight?
Saffron
Reversi is another name for what Shakespearean-inspired game?
Othello
Agra
This was the first town to be established in Connecticut, settled by a company from Plymouth Colony in 1633.
Windsor
What metal has the highest melting point, at 3,422 ºC?
Tungsten
Named for its shape, this type of pasta supposedly resembles a small ear.
Orecchiette
How many squares are there on a standard Scrabble board?
225