Events
The Treaty of Paris officially ended what war?
The American Revolution
Which four presidents are depicted on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
When did WWI end?
November 11, 1918.
Which Greek figure in mythology rules the underworld?
Hades
What document was signed in 1776?
The Declaration of Independence.
Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong.
Which ocean did Christopher Columbus cross?
Atlantic Ocean.
Which pandemic affected a third of the world’s population near the end of World War I?
The Spanish Flu
What was the first permanent English settlement in America?
Jamestown, Virginia
Which Enlightenment thinker is known as the “father of liberalism”?
John Locke
What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?
Africa
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany's plan to quickly defeat France in the west before fighting Russia in the east.
Which Greek philosopher is known as “The Father of Logic?”
Aristotle
In what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
1788
Who founded the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton.
Which country has the most pyramids in the world?
sudan
What was the Treaty of Versailles? And what did it do?
The 1919 treaty that officially ended the war, forcing Germany to accept blame, pay reparations, reduce its army, and give up territory
What was the first document to govern the United States before the Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation.
Which activist is known for her work in the women's suffrage movement?
Susan B. Anthony
Which two national flags are the only ones to feature the color purple?
Dominica and Nicaragua
Who were the "Big Four" leaders during WW1?
Woodrow Wilson (USA), Lloyd George (Britain), Clemenceau (France), and Orlando (Italy)