Rome
This massive Roman amphitheater could hold tens of thousands of spectators and hosted gladiatorial contests
Colosseum
This global conflict began in 1914 and ended in 1918
Word War I
Led by this clarinetist, this band had a huge 1940 hit with “In the Mood”
Glenn Miller
This is an alternative spelling for ketchup
Catsup
This Dr. Seuss character has a tall red-and-white striped hat
The Cat in the Hat
This Roman leader was assassinated on the Ides of March in 44 BC
Julius Caesar
This mouse made his debut in the 1928 cartoon Steamboat Willie
Mickey Mouse
This bandleader was famous for the song “Take the ‘A’ Train”
Duke Ellington
Someone who is focused only on obvious or outward appearances, trivial matters, or a lack of concern for serious, meaningful things
Superficial
This spider becomes Wilbur's best friend and writes messages about him in her web
Charlotte
This enormous domed Roman building was originally built as a temple to all the gods
Pantheon
This Scottish scientist is credited with discovering penicillin in 1928
Alexander Fleming
This group recorded the 1957 hit “Wake Up Little Susie”
The Everly Brothers
Kangaroos, koalas, and wombats are all this type of mammal
Marsupial
This boy finds a golden ticket that gives him a tour of a chocolate factory
Charlie Bucket
Romans used these underground channels to bring fresh water into cities
Aqueducts
This 1945 international organization was created after World War II with the goal of promoting peace and cooperation
The United Nations
This bandleader's orchestra featured singer Frank Sinatra early in his career
Tommy Dorsey
Popular in the Midwest, these are traditional social dining establishments centered around a leisurely, community-focused evening of drinks, multi-course meals, and socialization
Supper Club
Born in 1916, this author wrote multiple books including The Mouse and the Motorcycle and Beezus and Ramona
Beverly Cleary
According to legend, Romulus and his twin brother Remus were the sons of this god
Mars
This toy, launched in 1972, became famous for allowing players to control an electronic game using paddles
Pong
This group recorded “Yakety Yak” in 1958
The Coasters
This word means to be placed on or over something else, usually so that both the original layer and the top layer remain visible
Superimposed
This magical world created by C.S. Lewis can be entered through a wardrobe
Narnia