World History
This decades-long conflict ended in 1975 following the fall of Saigon.
What is the Vietnam War? The conflict came to an end with the formal reunification of North and South Vietnam. An estimated 58,220 Americans lost their lives in the war.
Six-letter word beginning with B: The person responsible for hitting the ball in baseball (n) or something used to coat food before it is deep-fried (n)
What is batter? If you don’t want to use beer in a batter, you can achieve the same consistency with soda water.
This tiny juicy fruit used to make wine comes in shades of red, green, purple, and black
What is grape? Of nearly 16,000 grape varieties, 10,000 are used in making wine.
This document is required for international travel.
What is passport? In addition, visas are required by many countries. A passport is a form of identification issued by your country, and a visa is an entry document issued by the country you visit.
This is the famous bridge in San Francisco.
What is Golden Gate? The bridge replaced a ferry service
The Cold War was a decades-long conflict between the U.S. and this other nation, as well as their allies.
What is the Soviet Union? The conflict lasted from 1946 until 1991; important events include the 1960 U-2 Incident, the 1979–1989 Soviet-Afghan War, and the Space Race of the 1960s
Three-letter word beginning with B: To prohibit something such as alcohol (v) or the declaration of the prohibition (n).
What is ban? Other synonyms for ban include bar, enjoin, and forbid.
Cantaloupe and honeydew belong to this generic category of fruit.
What is melon? There is a variety of honeydew that comes from China and tastes like a juicy pear. It has a yellow exterior and a white interior.
Nicknamed “the pond,” we cross this ocean to get to Europe from the East Coast of North America
What is the Atlantic Ocean? West Coast nonstops take a different route across the North Pole. They are called polar flights.
You’ll find the Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal in this Italian city.
What is Venice? It’s the most famous bridge over the Grand Canal
Construction of this dividing line began on August 13, 1961; it was torn down on November 9, 1989.
What is the Berlin Wall? The structure separated East and West Germany for over 20 years, and its fall began the process of German reunification.
Five-letter word beginning with C: White, fluffy element high in the atmosphere (n) or to obscure an idea (v).
What is cloud? The white, fluffy clouds are cumulus clouds. If they’re filled with rain, they are called nimbus clouds. Thunderstorms originate inside cumulonimbus clouds.
This green fruit has hair on the outside, and the easiest way to eat it is to cut it in half and scoop the flesh with a spoon. It shares its name with a flightless bird and is also the nickname for a person from New Zealand.
What is kiwi? It is packed with fiber, folic acid, and potassium.
When you take a cruise, you will get this document, which lists ports of call, arrival and departure times, etc.
What is itinerary? All cruise itineraries are subject to change due to weather.
This Overseas Highway, also known as U.S. Highway 1, traverses the islands in a southeastern state collectively known as this.
What are the (Florida) Keys? Forty-two bridges connect the Florida mainland to Key West.
These two men took “one small step” on July 20, 1969; Michael Collins manned the command module.
Who are Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin? Around half a billion people tuned in to watch the historic moon landing. The crew safely landed back on Earth on July 24.
Five-letter word beginning with D: To move rhythmically to music (v) or a party where you move to music (n).
What is dance? If you want to get in a good mood, put on some dance music when no one is around and get down.
These juicy fruits often appear in mixed chocolate candy boxes, and if you don’t know what you’ve chosen, the juice can squirt everywhere when you bite into it.
What is cherry? Cherries come in sweet and tart varieties.
Unless you are traveling to Chad in Africa, you no longer need this vaccination, since it has been nearly eradicated across the globe
What is smallpox? It was officially declared eradicated in 1979.
This bridge in England is part of the code phrase for the plan that comes into effect when Queen Elizabeth dies.
What is London Bridge? Operation London Bridge is a 10-day plan for the days following the queen’s death. It’s also referred to as “London Bridge is down.”
Called “the week that changed the world,” President Nixon became the first U.S. president to visit this nation
What is (the People’s Republic of) China? This eight-day historic visit in 1972 was the first step to building a relationship between the two nations.
Four-letter word beginning with L: The ground on which a house sits (n) or to set an airplane down after flying (v).
What is land? Land is measured in acres in the U.S., but in many parts of the world, it’s measured in hectares.
Be careful of this juicy, red berry when you pick it. Many varieties have thorns
What is raspberry? In addition to the familiar red raspberry, there are yellow, pink, purple, and black varieties.
This Portuguese-speaking country is a top destination in South America.
What is Brazil? Brasilia is the capital city of Brazil. The city is an urban planning project opened in 1960. It was planned to be “orderly and effective” for work.
This very long Louisiana bridge crosses a lake by the same name.
What is Pontchartrain? The Pontchartrain Causeway is the longest bridge over water in the world.