Leaders
Francisco Franco was the dictoator of which country?
Spain
What was the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War to achieve significant milestones in space exploration and technology, such as the first manned spaceflight and the moon landing?
Space-Race
What language was spoken in Cuba?
Spanish
What is the name of the wall in England built during the Roman Empire?
Hadrian's Wall
What is the name of the dragon in J.R. Tolkein's famous book The Hobbit?
Smaug
Which king is known for having 6 wives and starting the Church of England?
Henry VIII
Finish the sentence: Hawaii is the 50th __________
State
Which two countries were the primary adversaries during the Cold War?
What famous landmark in New York City is a symbol of freedom and democracy?
Statue of Liberty
Who wrote the famous play, Romeo and Juliet?
Shakespeare
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II and the early years of the Cold War, known for his ruthless authoritarian rule and policies of mass repression?
Joseph Stalin
Who was the president of the United States during the end of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War era?
Harry Truman
What is the first satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, marking the beginning of the Space Age and igniting the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Sputnik
Which European country, located in Central Europe, is known for its capital city Budapest, where the Parliament is a landmark on the Danube River?
Hungary
Who is the author of To Kill a Mockingbird?
Harper Lee
Who was the English explorer and navigator who explored parts of the Arctic Ocean and northeastern North America? There is also a river that travels up New York.
Henry Hudson
What conflict was fought between Spain and the United States in 1898, largely over the independence of Cuba and the sinking of the USS Maine, which led to the United States acquiring territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines?
Spanish-American War
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union?
Joseph Stalin
In what county is Edinburgh Castle located in, which is a historic fortress that sits atop Castle Rock and is home to the Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny?
Scotland
Who is the protagonist of J.K. Rowling's book series, discovering he is a famous figure in the wizarding world and attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?
Harry Potter
Who was the 31st President of the United States, serving from 1929 to 1933, during the beginning of the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
What act imposed by the British Parliament in 1765 that required American colonists to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used?
Stamp Act
What capital city was controlled by Fidel Castro? They had an alliance with the Soviet Union and the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 heightened tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Havana
What ancient monument in England consists of large standing stones arranged in a circular pattern?
Stonehedge
Which fictional British detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is known for his brilliant detective work with is partner Watson?
Sherlock Holmes