American History
The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union lasted about 45 years, and ended at the beginning of this decade.
What is the 1990s?
He is known for his horror novels, including "Carrie" and "The Shining".
Who is Stephen King?
This city is the capital of France.
What is Paris?
This artist painted the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper".
Who was Leonardo da Vinci?
In 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered this speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom at the Lincoln Memorial.
What is “I Have a Dream”?
This purchase doubled the size of the United States in 1803.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
"To be or not to be" is a famous line from this Shakespeare play.
What is "Hamlet"?
This city is the capital of Japan.
What is Tokyo?
This Dutch artist is famous for his works “The Starry Night” and “Sunflowers.”
Who was Vincent van Gogh?
Delivered by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War, this speech is known for the phrase “government of the people, by the people, for the people.”
What is the Gettysburg Address?
In July of 1947, there were reports of a spaceship landing near this town.
What is Roswell, New Mexico?
This author wrote "Pride and Prejudice".
Who is Jane Austen?
Known as the "Eternal City", it's the capital of Italy.
What is Rome?
Known for his impressionist works, this artist painted "Water Lillies".
Who was Claude Monet?
This British Prime Minister gave a speech in 1940 known for the phrase “We shall fight on the beaches.”
Who was Winston Churchill?
This presidential couple was implicated in the Whitewater affair.
Who are the Clintons?
This French novelist is famous for "Les Miserables".
Who is Victor Hugo?
This Canadian city is the country's capital.
What is Ottawa?
This Renaissance sculptor created the “David” and painted the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling.
Who was Michelangelo?
Given by this U.S. President in 1961, the speech famously urges Americans to “ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”
Who was John F. Kennedy?
This Civil War battle had the most casualties in any single day of fighting.
What is the Battle of Antietam?
This epic poem by Homer is about the fall of Troy.
What is "The Iliad"?
Canberra is the capital of this country.
What is Australia?
This Mexican artist is famous for her self-portraits and surrealistic paintings.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
This speech was delivered by Queen Elizabeth II on her 21st birthday, making a lifelong pledge to her people.
What is “A Life of Service”?