Board Games
This classic game, created by Charles Darrow in the 1930s, revolves around buying, selling, and trading properties, and has been a staple of family game night ever since.
What is Monopoly?
A study in Scarlett
Who is Conan Doyle?
This Tsar, known for his reforms and westernization of Russia, is often credited with founding St. Petersburg in 1703.
Who is Peter the Great?
Who is Truman?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
When is 1941?
This strategy board game, originating in China, is played with black and white stones, with the goal of controlling the most territory on a 19x19 grid.
What is Go?
1984
Who is Orwell?
The Great Terror, a period of intense political purges, was primarily carried out by the secret police during the rule of this Soviet leader.
This 1820's document outlined American foreign policy: No involvement in European wars and pledging support for up-and-coming democratic governments in Latin America.
What is The Monroe Doctrine?
The fall of the Berlin Wall in this year marked the end of the cold war
When was 1989?
In this card game, the goal is to get rid of all your cards by matching them by number, color, or symbol to the card in the discard pile, with special action cards adding a twist.
What is UNO?
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Who is Wilde?
This series of military conflicts, involving the Russian Empire, Japan, and several European powers, ultimately led to the fall of the Russian Empire in the early 20th century.
What is the Russo-Japanese war?
This economic relief bill pledged economic relief to European countries decimated by World War 2
What is The Marshall Plan?
The assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas occurred during this year
When was 1963?
This German-designed board game, known for its resource trading mechanics, became wildly popular worldwide, requiring players to settle and build on a fictional island
What is Settlers of Catan (Catan okay)?
Fahrenheit 451
Who is Bradbury?
In 1605, this self-proclaimed Tsar, who was not actually of royal blood, briefly ruled Russia, until he was deposed and allegedly killed, leading to the start of the Time of Troubles.
Who is False Dmitry 1?
In 1962, this event was prevented by U.S. missiles being withdrawn from Turkey
What is The Cuban Missile Crisis?
Vietnam War protests in Chicago broke out during August of this year at the Democratic National Convention
When was 1968?
This war-themed board game, created by Albert Lamorisse in 1957, was originally released as La Conquête du Monde and later became widely known in English for its strategic use of territory and dice-based combat.
What is RISK?
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Who is C.S. Lewis?
This 1918 treaty, signed between the Bolshevik government and the Central Powers, ended Russia’s involvement in World War I but also ceded large territories to Germany.
What is the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
What is Operation Enduring Freedom?
Bloody Sunday, or Red Sunday, occurred in January of this year, when Father Gapon and his fellow protesters were fired upon outside of the Winter Palace.
When was 1905?