Geography
Most populated country in the world
India
State that contains the largest city in the U.S.
New York
The deadliest war in history; included figures such as FDR, Stalin, and Hitler
September 1, 1939 - September 2, 1945
WWII
16th U.S. President who ended slavery
Abraham Lincoln
What year did America declare independence?
1776 (July 4th)
This Country is the biggest in the world by size
Russia
Largest state by size
Alaska
U.S. war that was fought primarily over the issue of slavery
April 12, 1861 - April 9, 1865
Civil War
This person famously stated in his speech " I have a dream..."
Martin Luther King Jr.
What two countries originally claimed ownership of the entire world?
Spain and Portugal
This White Marble Building in India changes colors at different times of day
It is one of the 7 wonders of the world
Taj Mahal
State that contains the city of Chicago
Illinois
3 things the Spanish had gave them an advantage over Native Americans
Guns, horses, disease
First man on the moon
Neil Armstrong
The U.S. and Israel recently went to war with this Middle Eastern country over the issue of nuclear weapons
Iran
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
State named after the first president of the U.S.
Washington
A "war" between the Soviet Union (Russia) and the U.S. after WWII
March 12, 1947 – December 26, 1991
Cold War
Roman leader who was killed on the Senate floor by Brutus and his friends; also, the name of a popular salad and a summer month is named after him
Julius Caesar
When was the Declaration of Independence signed.
July 4,1776
This city is the capital of the United States
Washington, D.C.
The first state to sign the Constitution
Delaware
Home country of Alexander the Great, who never lost a battle; also, home to Athens and Sparta
Greece
Leader of the Mongols; known for being ruthless and having hundreds of children
Genghis Khan
What was the first permanent settlement in the U.S.
Jamestown, 1607