American History
World History
Geography
War
Government
100
How many states are on the Mainland US?
48
100
What is the first major civilization that cropped up in the world?
Mesopotamia/Sumer
100
What is the largest country by land mass?
Russia
100
What were the three main countries of the Axis Powers?
Germany, Italy, Japan
100
In Britain, the government is ruled by a democratic legislature similar to the Senate and House of Reps here. What is the name of this government body?
Parliament
200
During the Progressive Era, Theodore Roosevelt began construction on this famous canal. Where was this canal located?
Panama
200
The Enlightenment was a period in Europe in the 1700's where progress, liberty, and secularlism were major values. What country had a revolution stemming from the Enlightenment, and which famous leader emerged from this revolution?
France (French Revolution), Napoleon
200
Between which two states is Washington D.C.?
Virginia and Maryland.
200
Between what two years did World War I last?
1914-1918
200
How many TOTAL members serve in the US Congress?
535; 435 Representatives and 100 Senators.
300
Why/how did the Great Depression end for the United States?
Outbreak of WW2/US converts into a war economy/Jobs working in war production factories
300
Which leader was most directly responsible for the Unification of Germany?
Otto von Bismarck
300
What is the longest border between countries in the world?
US - Canadian Border
300
During World War 1, this major European country switched over from the Central Powers to the Allied Powers. Which country was it, and in what year did they switch sides?
Italy, 1915
300
The US tried to overthrow this communist government in the 1960's. Which country was it, what was the invasion called, and under which president?
Cuba, Bay of Pigs, Kennedy
400
Which 3 territories were puppeted or annexed by the United States after the Spanish-American war?
Cuba puppeted, Philippines, Puerto Rico annexed
400
DOUBLE : In the late 1800's, the Chinese revolted against foreign powers using their land whenever they wished. What is this rebellion called today, and what 6 nations of the 8-nation alliance crushed the rebellion?
BOXER REBELLION: Allow any 6 countries for United Kingdom, United States, Italy, Russia, France, Japan, Germany, Austria-Hungary
400
What are the three capitals of the Scandinavian Countries?
Copenhagen (Denmark), Stockholm (Sweden), Oslo (Norway)
400
The Vietnam War was considered a catastrophic war for America, in which they lost a lot of public support. What country did the Soviet Union fight that had the exact same consequences, leading to it's downfall?
Afganistan
400
Only 5 communist countries remain in the world today. Which are those 5 countries?
China, Cuba, Laos, Vietnam, North Korea
500
During the Gilded Age, many business tycoons like ___, the richest American in history, flourished. The _______ Act was created by the Supreme Court to combat said tycoons. At the same time, an African American cultural revival known as the _______ paved the way for the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
John D. Rockefeller. Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Harlem Renaissance.
500
During the two world wars, the most battles and stalemates took place in this country. Which country is it?
Belgium
500
What are the top 5 most populous countries, in any order?
China, India, United States, Indonesia, Brazil.
500
DOUBLE : Before the outbreak of WW2, Hitler demanded territory from 3 nations. Two of the three were incorporated into the German territory, but one refused, directly leading to World War 2. Which 3 nations were they, and which nation refused?
Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland (REFUSED) You will only receive 500 points if you do not answer the second part of the question correctly.
500
In the Revolutions of 1989, many people protested the Communist governments of Eastern Europe. Only one country was overthrown; which country was this?
Romania
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