Geography
What country first used tinsel as a holiday tree decoration?
Germany
What event officially brought the U.S. into World War II?
The December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor
Where did Albert Einstein live before moving to the United States?
Germany
The ancient Greeks notably founded what type of government?
Democracy
What Scandinavians were known for their longboats and violent plunders during the Middle Ages?
The vikings
The smallest and shallowest of the world’s five oceans is this one.
The Artic
If someone requests your John Hancock, what are they referring to?
our signature
Who gave financial backing to Christopher Columbus to explore the New World?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
The name of this early civilization means “land between two rivers.”
Mesopotamia
During which war was the Christmas Truce called?
World War l
Wyoming’s largest lake, it lies right in the middle of a national park?
Yellowstone Lake
What was the only state to ever have been ruled by a queen?
Hawaii
The bubonic plague, which spread throughout Europe in the 1300s, was dubbed what?
The Black Death
These ancient Greek warriors were known for their military excellence during the Greco-Persian Wars.
The Spartans
Who was the first ruler of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
Number of states that touch the Pacific Ocean.
5
The states are Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.
What is the largest national park in the U.S.?
The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve in Alaska
What year did the internet become available to the public?
1993
Which ancient figure is often considered the founder of Western philosophy?
Socrates
What year did the French Revolution start?
1789
Which country has the most islands?
Sweden (267,000+)
How many states were eventually created from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
15
In 1853, what country opened its borders to foreigners after being closed for more than 200 years?
Japan
What do B.C. and A.D. stand for in terms of dates?
Before Christ and Anno Domini
How many Celtic languages are still spoken today?
6