Military History
World War I was “sparked” by the assassination of who?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which German philosopher developed the concept of the "Übermensch" and declared that "God is dead"?
Friedreich Nietzsche
Who was the first Prime Minister?
John A. Macdonald
In 1518, the French town of Strasbourg was afflicted by a “plague” which caused them to incessantly do what?
dance
In what year did the Estates-General and the storming of the Bastille happen?
1789
Which three countries were part of the Axis powers?
Germany, Japan, Italy
Which Soviet leader allegedly banged his shoe on a table at the UN?
Nikita Khrushchev
Who scored the game-winning goal for Canada at the Four Nations Faceoff a few weeks ago?
Connor McDavid
This Athenian was known for living in a barrel and once walked through Athens in broad daylight with a lantern, claiming to be searching for an honest man.
Diogenes
In what year did Confederation happen in Canada?
1867
Who is known to be the most successful Union General in the US Civil War?
Ulysses S. Grant
Who was the first President of the United States to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson
What was the last province to join Canada?
Newfoundland and Labrador in 1949
What famous Roman emperor was known for trying to make his horse a Consul and a Priest?
Caligula
Where was the birthplace of Western civilization?
Mesopatamia
What were the names of the five beaches stormed on D-Day?
Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword
This Tsar of Russia was assassinated in 1881 after implementing major reforms, including the emancipation of the serfs.
Alexander II
In what year were Canadian women given the right to vote?
1918
Abraham Lincoln is in this sport’s hall of fame.
Wrestling
How many hills of Rome are there?
7 hills
In which battle were military tanks first used?
The Battle of the Somme, 1916
Who authored The Prince, a political treatise that argued rulers should prioritize power and pragmatism over morality?
Niccolo Machiavelli
When was “O Canada” officially adopted as the national anthem?
1980
In 1919 the city of Boston was temporarily flooded with what liquid?
Molasses
In what year did the Normans invade the British Isles?
1066