History
This empire was ruled by Mansa Musa, one of the wealthiest people in history.
What is the Mali Empire?
This Olympic swimmer has won more gold medals than any other athlete.
Who is Michael Phelps?
Known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” this singer made hits like “Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock.”
Who is Elvis Presley?
This popular breakfast food is made from oats and often served hot.
What is oatmeal?
This city is the capital of the United States.
What is Washington, D.C.?
This U.S. foreign policy sought to contain the spread of communism.
What is the Truman Doctrine?
This sport uses terms like “strike,” “spare,” and “lane.”
What is bowling?
This British band sang “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” and “Yesterday.”
Who are The Beatles?
This Italian dish is made with pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese and is baked in layers.
What is lasagna?
This U.S. holiday is celebrated on July 4 to honor independence from Great Britain.
What is Independence Day?
This ancient wonder was located in Babylon.
What are the Hanging Gardens?
This NBA team is based in Los Angeles and wears purple and gold.
What are the Lakers?
This singer was famous for the song “My Way” and was known as “Ol’ Blue Eyes.”
Who is Frank Sinatra?
This drink is made from fermented grapes.
What is wine?
This document officially freed enslaved people in Confederate states.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
This war was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What is World War I?
This baseball award is given to the league’s best pitcher.
What is the Cy Young Award?
This Motown group included Diana Ross as its lead singer.
Who are The Supremes?
This popular soup often contains chicken, noodles, and vegetables.
What is chicken noodle soup?
This mountain range runs along the eastern United States.
What are the Appalachian Mountains?
This document officially ended apartheid in South Africa.
What is the 1996 Constitution?
This country invented the sport of rugby.
What is England?
This song is traditionally sung at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
What is “Auld Lang Syne”?
This food is made by popping kernels of corn and is often eaten at the movies.
What is popcorn?
This is the longest river in the United States.
What is the Mississippi River?