Countries of the World
Known for its pyramids and the Nile River, this country is home to one of the world's oldest civilizations.
Egypt
This actor, known for his roles in “The Pursuit of Happyness” and “Men in Black,” co-stars with his son Jaden in “After Earth.”
Will Smith
This invention by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876 revolutionized communication by allowing voice transmission over wires.
the telephone
This event in 1776 marked the thirteen American colonies' formal declaration of independence from British rule.
Declaration of Independence
This term refers to a system where goods and services are exchanged directly for other goods and services without using money.
bartering
This popular style of jeans, characterized by a high waist and wide legs, made a comeback in the 2010s and is often associated with 1960s and 1970s fashion.
bell-bottom jeans
This country is the birthplace of the Olympic Games and is known for its ancient history and contributions to arts and democracy.
Greece
The social network founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004 became a cultural phenomenon and changed the way people interact online.
Launched in 2005, this video-sharing platform allows users to upload, view, and share videos globally and has played a significant role in digital content consumption.
Youtube
This conflict, often referred to as "The Great War," lasted from 1914 to 1918 and involved many of the world's great powers.
World War I
This term describes a market structure in which a single seller controls the entire supply of a product or service, leading to the potential for price manipulation.
monopoly
This fashion event is considered the most prestigious, showcasing the latest collections of top designers and held semi-annually in cities like Paris and Milan.
Fashion Week
This European country is known for its neutrality and is home to the Red Cross headquarters.
Switzerland
Name the host of the popular reality show, "America's Next Top Model"
Tyra Banks
This social networking service, launched in 2006, introduced the concept of microblogging, allowing users to post short messages called "tweets."
In 1989, this structure, which symbolized the division of East and West Berlin, was torn down, marking the end of the Cold War.
Berlin Wall
This term refers to the gradual increase in prices of goods and services in an economy, typically measured over time.
inflation
This term refers to the process of adjusting clothing sizes in fashion design, often undertaken to ensure a perfect fit for each customer.
tailoring
This Middle Eastern country has a rich history as part of ancient Mesopotamia and is home to the city of Baghdad.
Iraq
In this fantasy TV series, dragons are integral to the storyline, and it follows the quest for the Iron Throne.
Game of Thrones
Released in 2001, this gaming console developed by Microsoft marked the company's entry into the video game market.
Xbox
This series of trials in the late 17th century in Massachusetts led to the execution and imprisonment of numerous individuals accused of witchcraft.
Salem Witch Trials
This economic concept describes a situation where supply exceeds demand, often leading to a decrease in prices.
Surplus
This dress code, often associated with formal events, typically requires men to wear a black tuxedo and women to wear evening gowns.
black tie
This country is famous for its fjords, northern lights, and the Vikings, and has a long coastline along the North Atlantic
Norway
This iconic musical event, held in 1969, is often credited with defining the counterculture of the 1960s.
Woodstock
Developed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989, this system revolutionized the way information is accessed and shared.
World Wide Web or Internet
The assassination of this leader in 1968 was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement in the United States, resonating deeply across the nation.
Martin Luther King Jr
Tax imposed by one country on goods and services imported from another country.
Tariff
This iconic shoe, known for its red-lacquered soles, is a signature design of this French luxury footwear designer.
Christian Louboutin
This country is home to Victoria Falls, one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in the world, which is located on the border with Zambia.
Zimbabwe
In this Pixar film, a rat named Remy dreams of becoming a chef in Paris despite being a rodent.
Ratatouille
This technology, developed by the U.S. Department of Defense, is a global navigation satellite system used for accurate location tracking anywhere in the world.
GPS
This military operation in 1991 liberated Kuwait from Iraqi occupation during the Gulf War.
Operation Desert Storm
The event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States.
Stock Market Crash of 1929
This influential magazine, founded in 1892, is considered one of the most important fashion publications in the world and is known for its high-fashion photography.
Vogue
This Southeast Asian country is famous for its temples, especially Angkor Wat, and rich Buddhist culture.
Cambodia
This director is known for his films such as "Pulp Fiction," "Kill Bill," and "Inglourious Basterds."
Quentin Tarantino
This technology enables secure transactions in a decentralized manner and is best known for being the underlying technology for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
This landmark Supreme Court case in 1954 declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.
Brown v. Board of Education
This economic indicator measures the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a given year, adjusted for inflation.
GDP, gross domestic product.
This iconic structure, originally built in the 1930s, is located in Miami's South Beach and was once the home of fashion designer Gianni Versace.
Versace Mansion