American History
John Hancock-
Two 26-year-olds from South Carolina were the youngest to sign the Declaration of Independence (Thomas Lynch Jr., and Edward Rutledge). Benjamin Franklin, 70, was the oldest.
The Grand Canyon is located in this state?
Arizona
What was a gift from France to the United States in New York Harbor?
The Statue of Liberty?
This popular Italian dish is made with a flat round base of dough baked with toppings. What is the name of this dish?
Pizza
In Which 1939 movie does a character named Dorothy say There is no place like home?"
Wizard of Oz
What is the name of the war that was fought between the North and the South?
The Civil War - Between 1861 and 1865 10,000 battles and engagements were fought across the continent, from Vermont to the New Mexico Territory, and beyond
What U.S. state is famous for its potatoes?
Idaho
What is the famous iron tower, built that is located in Paris, France?
Eiffel Tower
What dairy product is made by fermenting milk with bacteria?
Yogurt
What is the capital city of France?
Paris
What was the war that was fought in order for the United States to gain independence from Great Britain?
The American Revolution - The American Revolution was the United States' longest military conflict before the Vietnam War.
What is the largest state in the U.S. by area?
Alaska
What ancient amphitheater is one of Rome's most famous landmarks?
The Colosseum
Cinnamon
Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What executive order, signed by President Lincoln, ended slavery?
The emancipation proclamation - President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863
What U.S. state is known for its vast cornfields and is often called "Cornhusker State"?
Nebraska
What is the large clock tower in London called?
Big Ben - Strictly speaking, the name refers only to the bell, which weighs 15.1 tons
It is officially known as the Elizabeth Tower on the occasion of Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 60 years on the British throne.
This is a rare and expensive fungus, highly prized in culinary arts and is often found using trained dogs and pigs?
Truffles
What famous physicist developed the theory of relativity
Albert Einstein
What year was the Constitution of the United States written?
1787 - Six men signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution: George Read, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Morris, George Clymer, and James Wilson
What U.S. state has the most national parks?
California
This famous Bell tower in Italy is known for its unintended tilt?
Leaning Tower of Pisa -The tower began to lean during construction in the 12th century, due to soft ground which could not properly support the structure's weight.
This French dessert is a rich custard topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar.
Crème Brulee
How many continents are there on Earth?
7