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What is the Mafia’s country of origin?
Italy
RIDDLE: I follow you all the time and copy your every move, but you can’t touch me or catch me. What am I?
Your shadow
Who led the Mexican troops during the Battle of the Alamo?
General Antonio López de Santa Anna
Colonial Williamsburg is a famous landmark in which US state?
Virginia
Originally a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen became the capital city of what country?
Denmark
Which popular television series focuses on a fictional Mafia family?
The Soprano's
RIDDLE: Speaking of rivers, a man calls his dog from the opposite side of the river. The dog crosses the river without getting wet, and without using a bridge or boat. How?
The river was frozen
What was the main goal of the Texas Revolution?
To gain independence from Mexico
Which US State has the most National Historic Landmarks located in it?
New York
Which country financed Christopher Columbus’ 1492 exploration?
Spain
Name the most famous movie trilogy about the Mafia?
The Godfather
RIDDLE: If you drop me I’m sure to crack, but give me a smile and I’ll always smile back. What am I?
A mirror
In what year did the battle of the Alamo take place?
1836
Which US state was once a monarchy?
Hawaii
A little less than half the size of Great Britain, what is Europe’s second largest island?
Iceland
What is the name of the infamous Chicago Mafia boss of the 1920s?
Al Capone
RIDDLE: What has a thumb and four fingers, but is not a hand?
A glove
Who was the commander of the Texas army at the battle of the Alamo?
Sam Houston
Bent's Old Fort is a National Historic Landmark in which US State?
Colorado
By volume, what is the largest body of water in the United Kingdom?
Loch Ness
What’s the name of the Japanese criminal syndicate often compared to the Mafia?
Yakuza
RIDDLE: If two’s company, and three’s a crowd, what are four and five?
Nine
How many days did the battle of the Alamo last?
13 Days
The Okefenokee Swamp straddles the borders of which US states?
Georgia and Florida
The Black Forest is located in what European country?
Germany