general history
who was president during the Bay of Pigs invasion?
John. F. Kennedy
what was the name of the stadium where gladiators fought?
The Colosseum
who fought in the Hundred Years' War?
Britain and France
in what year did 'Google' launch?
1998
what does CN in 'CN Tower' stand for?
Canadian National
in what year did the Titanic sink?
1912
who was the Greek God of War?
Ares
where did Albert Einstein live before moving to the USA?
Germany
in what year was the first iPhone released?
2007
what is the name of the band led by singer Gord Downie?
The Tragically Hip
in what year did the Berlin wall fall?
1989
what was the currency used in many ancient Greek states?
Drachma
how old was Queen Elizabeth II when she became Queen of England?
25
what was the name of the category 5 hurricane that hit in New Orleans in 2005?
Katrina
what 'sweet' Canadian actor starred in movies like 'Uncle Buck', 'Cool Runnings', and 'The Great Outdoors'?
John Candy
what was the name of the route that connected China to the Mediterranean?
the Silk Road
the Rosetta Stone was the key to deciphering which language?
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
how many Celtic languages are still spoken today?
6: Irish, Scottish, Manx, Welsh, Cornish, Breton
who became the most decorated gymnast in history, in 2023?
Simone Biles
established in 1885, what is the oldest national park in Canada?
Banff National Park
in what year do historians believe the Bubonic Plague started in Europe?
1347
what are the 7 Wonders of the Ancient world?
how long did the Han dynasty have rule over China?
more than 400 years
in 2014, who became the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, at age 17?
in what city is the largest legislative building found?
Regina