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History Potpourri
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100

Frodo Baggins inherited this Elven short sword, which was made in Gondolin and glows blue when Orcs are near.

What is Sting?

100

This character kicks off the Gladiator movie's main conflict by murdering his own father, Marcus Aurelius, after learning the throne will pass to Maximus.

Who is Commodus?

100

Launched in June 1941, this massive, code-named axis invasion of the Soviet Union opened the deadly Eastern Front.

What is Operation Barbarossa?

100

The Boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan are home to these two NBA franchises.

What are the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks?

200

He is the Ruling Steward of Gondor and the father of the warrior brothers Boromir and Faramir.

Who is Lord Denethor?

200

Before revealing his true identity to Commodus, Maximus is known by this name to the Colosseum mobs.

What is the Spaniard?

200

The Peloponnesian War was fought between Athens and which other city-state?

What is Sparta?

200

NBA games feature four quarters of this length.

What is 12 minutes?

300

The one line of dialogue Legolas says to Frodo in the entire movie trilogy

What is "And my bow" / "And you have my bow"

300

The film Gladiator opens with Maximus leading the Roman legions to victory against local tribes in this European region.

What is Germania?

300

The United States purchased Alaska in 1867 from this country.

What is Russia?

300

These 2 cities in Canada have had NBA teams (Please give the team name as well!)

Who are the Vancouver Grizzlies + Toronto Raptors?

400

This is Frodo Baggins's exact age in the books when he finally leaves the Shire to destroy the One Ring.

What is 50?

400

In his unmasking speech to Commodus, Maximus proclaims himself the "General of" these military units.

What are the Felix Legions?

400

This event is commonly believed to have sparked World War I - the assassination of _______

Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand (of Austria)

400

A basketball player can commit this many fouls before being ejected.

What is 6?

500

Aragorn's 2 other names in LOTR

What is Strider and Elessar?

500

Engraved on his breastplate, these are the Italian names of Maximus's two horses, which he shares with young Lucius.

What are Argento and Scarto?

500

In April 1998, the British and Irish governments signed this peace accord to end decades of conflict in Northern Ireland.

What is the Good Friday Agreement? (or Belfast Agreement)

500

This team's logo is shaped like a musical note.

Utah Jazz

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