World History
What was WWI known as before WWII?
The Great War
What northwest California national park encompasses thousands of acres of redwoods?
Redwood National Park
What would you be visiting at the Pearl Harbor memorial?
The sunken battleship Arizona
Who's the only golfer to have won 18 major tournaments?
Jack Niclaus
What's the color of the infamous "black box" flight recorder used on commercial aircraft?
Orange
What creature was the early symbol for Christ?
The Fish
Name the U.S. states that boarder the Gulf of Mexico?
Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida (must have them all)
What did FDR call the unprovoked attack in his declaration of war speech to Congress?
A "Date that shall live in infamy" ( must have the exact quote)
What was the site of the first modern-day Olympic Games?
Athens, Greece
What's another name for the Society of Friends?
The Quakers
Who became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe?
Sir Francis Drake
What two countries share sovereignty over St Marten Island?
France and the Netherlands
What three other American interests were attacked on December 8th?
Guam, Wake, Philippines (Must have all 3)
What was Wild Bill Hickok's poker hand of black aces and eights called?
Dead Man's Hand
How many years can a person be missing to be declared legally dead?
Seven years (7)
What famous Cunard liner burned and sank in Hong Kong harbor?
The Queen Elizabeth
What islands 600 miles west of Ecuador did Darwin explore?
The Galapagos Archipelago
What Japanese Admiral planned the Pearl Harbor attack?
Yamamoto
What sport was originally called Naismith ball?
Basketball
What's inscribed on the south wall of the Lincoln Memorial?
The Gettysburg Address
Who was the first member of the current British Royal family to graduate from university?
Prince Charles
What South American capital is the worlds highest?
La Paz, Bolivia
What U.S. Admiral took command of the Pacific fleet after Pearl Harbor, an aircraft carrier today bears his name?
Adm. Chester Nimitz
What National League team did the famous combo Tinkers, Evers, and Chance play for?
Chicago Cubs
In literature what has no reflection, no shadow and can't stand the smell of garlic?
A Vampire