Historical Figures
She was the nurse known as "The Lady with the Lamp"
Florence Nightingale
This doll, introduced in 1959, became one of the world's best-selling toys
Barbie
This river forms part of the border between Texas and Mexico
Rio Grande
Flappers, jazz music, and Prohibition made this decade famous
1920's
Before DVDs, many families watched movies on these magnetic tapes
VHS tapes
This famous artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo
This game asks players to remove body parts without making the patient buzz
Operation
This is the smallest continent
Australia
Rosie the Riveter became a symbol of women working during this decade
1940's
This device is a much more advanced version of an abacus
Calculator
This scientist discovered gravity after observing a falling apple, according to legend
Isaac Newton
This spring toy "walks" down stairs
Slinky
This European city drops about 1 to 2 millimeters annually while sea levels rise alongside it
Venice, Italy
The Beatles, Woodstock, and the first Moon landing all happened during this decade
1960's
This company created the iPhone
Apple
He was the French military leader who crowned himself emperor in 1804
Napoleon Bonaparte
This toy allows children to create colorful geometric designs using gears and pens
Spirograph
This mountain range separates Europe from Asia
Ural Mountains
This decade featured big hair, MTV, and the Rubik's Cube
1980's
This company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen
Microsoft
He was the South African leader who spent 27 years in prison before becoming president
Nelson Mandela
The name of this toy is a combination of Danish words meaning "play well"
Lego
This African island nation is the fourth-largest island in the world and is famous for its lemurs
Madagascar
The first Star Wars movie was released during this decade
1970's
This technology allows wireless devices like headphones and speakers to connect over short distance
Bluetooth