Today in History
General Trivia
100

In 2016, the FBI dropped what amounted to a political bomb on the presidential campaign of this person when it announced it was investigating whether emails containing potentially classified information was stored improperly on a device belonging to this candidate's aid's ex-husband. 

Who is Hillary Clinton?

100
This process is how plants make their food using sunlight. 

What is photosynthesis?

200

In 1636, the General Court of Massachusetts passed a legislative act establishing this college.  

What is Harvard College? 

200

This 1975 film directed by Steven Spielberg is considered the first major summer blockbuster. 

What is Jaws?

300

On October 28th 1492, Christopher Columbus landed in what is now this country; but he wrongfully thought he landed in Japan. 

What is Cuba?

300

This British Prime Minister was dubbed 'the iron lady' and served from 1979 to 1990. 

Who is Margaret Thatcher? 

400

In 1922, fascism came to Italy as this person took control of the government.

Who is Benito Mussolini

400
This plant is considered the tallest type of grass, and is commonly used in construction and other crafts. 

What is bamboo?

500

This city is officially designated the capital of the Ming dynasty when the Forbidden City is completed.

What is Beijing? 

500

This ocean is designated as the largest ocean in the world. 

What is the Pacific Ocean?

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