MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. M was born in this state
What is FLORIDA?
The capital of the Byzantine Empire
What was CONSTANTINOPLE?
Jesus was born in this city
What is BETHLEHEM?
This desert dominates much of West Africa
What is the SAHARA?
He was crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire on Christmas Day, 800 AD
Who was CHARLEMAGNE?
This man is our current Vice President
Who is JD VANCE?
Constantinople is located where these TWO continents meet
What are EUROPE and ASIA?
In Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas," she doesn't even wish for this winter precipitation
What is SNOW?
This former leader of the Mali Empire is considered to be one of the wealthiest people to have ever lived
Who was MANSA MUSA?
Charlemagne waged a series of battles against this people group
Who were the SAXONS?
The "Star Spangles Banner" is based on a drinking song from this country
What is ENGLAND?
Justinian, upon becoming emperor of the Byzantine Empire, collected a series of laws for the empire. These laws were known as...
What is the JUSTINIAN CODE
In the Polar Express, this item is the first gift of Christmas
What is a SILVER BELL from SANTA'S SLEIGH?
Sundiata was also known by this name
What was the LION KING?
This Biblical figure is widely accepted by Catholics to be the first Pope
Who was PETER?
In Fahrenheit, water BOILS at this temperature
What is 212 DEGREES?
The Byzantine Empire grew out of this empire after its split
What is the EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE?
In the movie A Christmas Story, Ralphie's aunt made him a onesie that resembled this animal
What is a BUNNY?
These West African people were considered storytellers and historians
Who were GRIOTS?
This region in Europe is its most densely populated
What is the NORTH EUROPEAN PLAIN?
This is the name for the world's hottest pepper
What is PEPPER X?
This Ottoman leader entered a prominent Christian church in Constantinople after the city's capture
Who is MEHMED II?
This is how to say "Merry Christmas" in Hawaii, popularized by a famous Christmas song
What is MELE KALIKIMAKE?
This people group were the most experienced guides for the Trans-Saharan Caravan trade
Who were the BERBERS?
This key event in European history caused a massive shortage of labor
What is the BLACK DEATH?