City on a Hill
What is 6?
Though he wasn’t actually in Rome at the time of the fire, and he never played the fiddle but the lyre, this Roman emperor is still have been said to have fiddled while Rome burned.
Who is Nero?
The most recent ecumenical council was held in the Vatican, Martin Luther King Jr delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech at the march on Washington, and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
What is 1963?
Wars such as the Korean War, Vietnam War, Soviet-Afghan War, and many others were known as these types of wars, where the US and Soviet Union did not engage in direct conflict but rather through other, smaller states.
What are Proxy Wars?
One of the most influential and widely sold pamphlets in American History, this work included persuasive arguments advocating for American independence against the monarchy and for democracy. Since it was originally published anonymously, name both the pamphlet and the author.
What is Common Sense by Thomas Paine?
Granary Burying Ground in downtown Boston is home to the graves of some of Bostons greatest figures. In this cemetery lie the graves of Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and this former first Governor of Massachusetts and signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is John Hancock?
In 395 AD, the Roman Empire officially split into two parts with the eastern half of the empire being known by which alternative name?
What is the Byzantine Empire?
The premiere of Sesame Street on PBS, the Manson Family murders were carried out by members of the cult of Charles Manson, and the Apollo 11 Moon Landing.
What is 1969?
After Europe was divided between the western powers and the Soviet Union, Winston Churchill called the division between the isolated soviet states and rebuilt western states by this symbolic name which he claimed had “descended across Europe”
What is the Iron Curtain?
Published in 1852 by a Massachusetts resident, this book was one of the most influential novels in American History as it depicted the harsh realities of the enslaved population in America, bringing it to the attention of many Americans and directly leading to the Civil War. Name the novel and the author.
What is Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
In the Charlestown Naval Yards rest numerous ships and historical artifacts related to Boston ship building. Most prominently, the USS Constitution is found in these naval yards, also known by what nickname?
What is Old Ironsides?
In 303 AD, this Roman emperor began the Great Persecution of Christians across the empire.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition began, Alexander Hamilton was fatally shot by Vice President Aaron Burr, and Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of France.
What is 1804?
One of the most embarrassing failed military operations in American History, this invasion attempt by President Kennedy was thwarted keeping Fidel Castro in control of Cuba.
What is the Bay of Pigs invasion?
The Communist Manifesto was a major piece of literature in world history, inspiring Vladimir Lenin and the rise of communism across the world. It was written by Karl Marx and this secondary contributor.
Who is Friedrich Engels?
The nickname City on a Hill is one of the numerous nicknames that the city of Boston has, given to it by this founder and Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Who is John Winthrop?
The Second Punic war saw Hannibal break into Roman territory and nearly reach the heart of the city, but he was prevented by which famous Roman general?
Who is Scipio Africanus?
The Ever Given container ship got stuck in the Suez Canal, Britney Spears won her trial against her father in relation to their abuse towards her, and a military coup was launched in Myanmar resulting in numerous protests across the country.
What is 2021?
What many would consider to be the beginning of the Cold War, this document promised a shift in American foreign policy that would oppose communism to protect smaller countries threatened by the Soviets.
What is the Truman Doctrine?
Many famous phrases that we use today such as “forgone conclusion”, “vanished into thin air”, and “the green eyed monster” come from this Shakespearean play which focuses on themes such as jealousy, betrayal, and most prominently, race.
What is Othello?
This wooden effigy has been left hanging in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since the 19th century. It has been stolen twice, causing widespread panic among Bostonians both times. What is the name of this cultural icon, a tribute to the regions historic fishing trade.
What is the Sacred Cod?
While Rome remained the figurehead and largest city of the Western Roman Empire, in 402 CE, Roman Emperors moved their capital to this northern Italian city.
What is Ravenna?
When Soviet Premier, Nikita Khrushchev, engaged in a process of de-Stalinization to distance the country from his rule and legacy, Khrushchev decided to rename the city of Stalingrad to this name by which it is currently known as today.
What is Volgograd?
Often called the first modern novel and a foundational piece of modern literature, this novel, written by Cervantes, features a noble mean who loses his mind and famously mistakes windmills for giants.
What is Don Quixote?