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Landmarks
What city is famous for its canals?
Venice
Which era marked a switch from agricultural practices to industrial practices?
The Industrial Revolution
In The Wizard of Oz, what does Dorothy need to follow?
The yellow brick road
What do you call a volcano that is not currently erupting?
Dormant
What color flag ends a car race?
Checkered flag
What leaf is on the Canadian flag?
The Maple leaf
Who does the 19th Amendment guarantee the right to vote?
Women
Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen
What do you call an animal that eats a variety of other organisms, including plants, animals, and fungi?
An omnivore
What sport uses the term "love" for zero?
Tennis
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The "shot heard round the world" describes the beginning of which battles in the American Revolution?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
What popular dance craze, known for its hip movements, was popularized by Chubby Checker in 1960?
The Twist
What element is most commonly used to create nuclear energy?
Uranium
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What is the name of the smallest country in the world?
The Vatican City
What year did Elvis Presley make his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show?
1956
In The Great Gatsby, what is the color of the light at the end of Daisy's dock?
Green
What country has the most tornados?
The United States
Which sport involves racing on a track with a baton?
Relay racing
What is the driest continent on Earth?
Antarctica
Who gave financial backing to Christopher Columbus to explore the New World?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
In Romeo and Juliet, what city is the play set in?
Verona
What is the study of fungi called?
Mycology
Which winter sport features the "Axel" jump?
Figure Skating