World History
In the 14th century, this deadly disease swept through Europe, killing an estimated one-third of the population and drastically altering society. The name of this event wasâŚ
What was the black plague?
Itâs old, itâs bold, and built with pride,
Where gladiators fought and lions died.
A stadium grand in ancient Rome â
Name this landmark carved in stone.
What is the Colosseum?
This is an Asian city and is also the way to pronounce one of israelâs popular restaurants, but spelled different differently.
What is New Delhi?
He leads the nation, signs each bill,
And sends the troops where needed still.
In war or peace, he stands with might â
Who commands the armyâs fight?
Who is the president?
From Boston to Sweden, the fans all scream,
At TD, Avicii, and Madisonâs team.
Scotiabank rocks, Chicagoâs a sight â
What sport is played on frozen white?
What is hockey?
We ruled from Turkey for hundreds of years,
Through deserts and mountains and battles and spears.
Before the Brits came, we held this land higherâŚ
Our name wasâŚ
What was the Ottoman Empire?
Beneath the waves, it stretches wide,
With coral castles where sea creatures hide.
Off Australiaâs coast, itâs natureâs chief â
Whatâs the name of this massive landmark ?
What is the great barrier reef?
The city that never sleeps.
What is New York City?
This document begins with the words âWe the Peopleâ and serves as the supreme law of the United States.
What is the Constitution of the United States?
Besides water, this drink is consumed more than any other worldwide â hot or cold, sweet or plain, itâs steeped in centuries of culture.
What is tea?
In â89, they gathered there,
Young voices rising in the air.
They called for freedom, bold and rareâŚ
But tanks rolled through in _________ _________.
What is Tiananmen Square?
Kings and queens once ruled with dread,
And many left without their head.
Itâs by the Thames, with tales so grim â
Name this fortress dark and dim.
What is the Tower of London?
A European capital of a very famous country, also known as the city of light. The name of the country and city are?
What is Paris, France?
He wasnât the first to take the lead,
But followed George with grit and speed.
Though Washington never called it home,
He moved into that famous dome
Who was John Adams?
If one is attacked, the rest all unite,
To stand together, defend, and fight.
Formed in â49, a global show â
Whatâs this alliance? Do you know?
What is NATO?
In 1980, a team of U.S. amateur hockey players defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union at the Winter Olympics.
What is the famous nickname for this historic upset?
What is the miracle on ice?
Built for the 1962 Worldâs Fair, this futuristic observation tower became an enduring symbol of its city and the optimism of the space age. Standing tall in the Pacific Northwest, it offers sweeping views of mountains, water, and skyline.
What is the space needle?
Kracow a city where many Jews used to live is in which country?
What is Poland?
To guard free speech and prayer and press,
And keep the law from making a mess â
These first ten rules defend our fights.
What do we call these founding rights?
What is the Bill of Rights?
Though France made it famous with buttery flair,
Its roots are in Austria â baked with care.
A crescent-shaped treat, both flaky and light â
Whatâs the name of this pastry delight?
What is a croissant?
On March 5, 1770, British soldiers opened fire on a crowd of colonial protesters in a tense confrontation on King Street, killing five civilians. Though the event involved a small number of deaths, it was widely publicized and used as revolutionary propaganda to fuel anti-British sentiment. The name of this event wasâŚ
What was the Boston massacre?
Carved by time with layers deep,
A river runs where shadows sleep.
Its walls reveal Earthâs ancient lore â
In which vast canyon, carved by oar?
What is the Grand Canyon?
The United States conducted an ill fated raid here infamously heard over the radio was the distressed call, âBlack Hawk down Black Hawk downâ, which city and country did this take place in
What is Mogadishu, Somalia?
They serve for life, not just a term,
In robes of black, both wise and firm.
They make no laws, but rule whatâs fair â
Whatâs this high court beyond compare?
What is the Supreme Court?
Itâs not a place that you can go,
But it shaped how light and time can flow.
A physicistâs dream, a travelerâs curse,
Where mass can bend both space â and worse.
No light escapes, no map is rightâŚ
Name this place beyond all sight.
What is a black hole?