World History Trivia
Light and amusing play that may poke fun at serious subjects
Comedy
Which country has the most people?
China
This Amendment gave the right to vote for women
19th Amendment
This trendy blended beverage or toast topping comes from a green fruit native to Mexico and Central America.
Avacado
happens every 4 years bringing together thousands of athletes from over 200 nations to compete in peaceful, friendly competition
The Olympics
Thomas Paine wrote this pamphlet that made a strong case for political and economic freedom
Common Sense
Pushed into India expanding his empire but soon died on his way back home
Alexander
What is the world's longest river?
Amazon River
The practice of strong countries taking economic, political, and military power over weaker countries
Imperalism
This 1995 film tells the story of a piglet who dreams of being a sheepdog.
Babe
All time leading scorer in the NBA
Lebron James
General Charles Cornwallis moved his 7,200 men to this city that led to his defeat
yorktown
Democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group
citizens
major mountain system of the United States and Canada.
Rocky Mountains
Reporting in newspapers and magazines that exaggerates the news in order to make it more exciting
Yellow Journalism
What do we use to measure temperature?
thermometer
These two teams have the most super bowls in history
Steelers and patriots
set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of the government
Constitution
the belief in or worship of more than one god
polytheism
territory between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains purchased by the United States from France
Louisiana Purchase
U.S. warship that exploded in a Cuban harbor in 1898
USS Maine
What’s the biggest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
what is the name of the annual football game played in el paso on new years ever
Sun Bowl
Why did the treaty of paris take so long to figure out after the american revolution?
Figure out borders
type of government that is ruled by the people
democracy
Where were early settlements built next to?
Water
was a British luxury passenger liner that tragically sank on its maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg
Titanic
What is the name of the national anthem of the United States of America?
Star Spangled Banner
What shoe company did michael jordan sign with and make famous?
Nike
What was the name of the war that led to American Independence
American Revolution
Greek poet who composed the Iliad and the Odyssey
Homer
In what country are the famous pyramids located?
Pyramids
A channel across Central America, between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, opened in 1914
Panama Canal
What’s the most-consumed beverage in the world aside from water?
Tea
this sport was invented in December 1891 by Canadian physical education instructor James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Basketball
This army leader led the Patriots to victory during the American Revolution
George Washington