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What was the first capital of ancient Egypt?
Memphis.
In 1962, economist Milton Friedman published the classic book "___ and Freedom." What economic system fills in the blank?
Capitalism.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
August 2, 1776.
In what year did child labor laws start in the United States?
1938.
How many Celtic languages are still spoken today?
Six.
What Roman Emperor was once captured by pirates and held for a 12,000 gold-piece ransom?
Julius Caesar.
The elasticity of demand in a market has to be greater than what number in order for the demand to be considered elastic?
1.
The United States bought Alaska from which country?
Russia.
When was the Battle of Gettysburg fought during the Civil War?
July 1 through July 3, 1863.
In what year did Libya gain independence from Italy?
1951.
How many of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still exist?
One.
What two word term refers to the total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares?
Market Capitalization.
Which era marked a switch from agricultural practices to industrial practices?
The Industrial Revolution.
When did the construction of the Great Wall of China begin?
7th century BC.
Where did Albert Einstein live before moving to the United States?
Germany.
On what island did ancient Greek civilization originate?
Crete.
Still lying in state, what world leader defined "politics" as "the most concentrated expression of economics" in 1903?
Vladimir Lenin.
Fill in the blank: The 19th Amendment guarantees ____ the right to vote
Women.
Who sent Christopher Columbus to explore the New World?
King Ferdinand of Spain.
When did the Mexican Revolution start?
November 20, 1910.
Who is considered the founder of the Xia Dynasty in ancient China?
Yu the Great.
In the standard financial reporting metric EBITDA, what does the "A" stand for?
Amortization.
Which year was George H.W. Bush elected president?
1988.
What year did the French Revolution start?
1789.
Who was the first ruler of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan.