In those days, Caesar Augustus or was it Tiberius?
After defeating Mark Antony and Cleopatra in a civil war, this man became Rome’s first emperor in 27 BC.
Who is Augustus?
This blockbuster musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda tells the story of an immigrant who became one of the United States’ Founding Fathers and the first Secretary of the Treasury.
What is Hamilton?
The Gulf of Taranto makes up the arch in this country's "boot."
What is Italy?
This country’s capital, Santo Domingo, is the oldest continuously inhabited European-founded city in the Americas, and it shares an island with Haiti.
What is the Dominican Republic?
A Latin word meaning mandate. It is commonly used during Holy Week.
What is Maundy/Mandatum?
This Stoic philosopher-emperor ruled from 161–180 AD and wrote the work Meditations while leading Roman troops during frontier wars.
Who is Marcus Aurelius?
Premiering in 1970, this rock musical portrays the final days of Jesus Christ leading up to his crucifixion.
What is Jesus Christ Superstar?
In golf, completing a hole in one stroke on a par-3 hole is known by this bird-named term.
What is an Eagle?
This tiny country’s name literally means “little prince’s stone” in German, and it shares a border with Austria despite being closely tied economically to Switzerland.
What is Liechtenstein?
Characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, this architectural style defined many grand cathedrals of the High Middle Ages.
What is Gothic?
A member of the “Five Good Emperors,” this ruler traveled widely across the empire and ordered the construction of a defensive wall across northern Britain.
Who is Hadrian?
This musical tells the story of 38 airplanes that were forced to land in a small Canadian town after the September 11 attacks, highlighting the generosity of the town’s residents.
What is Come From Away?
This Persian Gulf city in the United Arab Emirates hosts luxury resorts and several championship golf courses, including Emirates Golf Club.
What is Dubai?
Known for never being colonized by European powers, this country changed its name from Siam in the 20th century and is famous for its royal family and strict lèse-majesté laws.
What is Thailand?
Fought in 490 BC, this battle saw the heavily outnumbered Athenians defeat the Persians, later inspiring a modern long-distance race.
What is the Battle of Marathon?
This Flavian emperor came to power after the chaos of the Year of the Four Emperors and began construction on the massive amphitheater later known as the Colosseum.
Who is Vespasian?
DAILY DOUBLE
This musical about the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence focuses on the debates between John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and other delegates in Philadelphia.
In January 1991, this U.S.-led military campaign began the air war against Iraqi forces following their invasion of Kuwait, marking the first major combat phase of the Gulf War.
What is Operation Desert Storm?
This North African country is mostly covered by the Sahara Desert and was ruled for over 40 years by Muammar Gaddafi, who was known for his unconventional style of leadership.
What is Libya?
This 14th-century pandemic, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, killed an estimated one-third of Europe’s population and drastically reshaped medieval society.
What is Black Death?
This Roman emperor, whose nickname meant “little boots,” became infamous for his erratic rule, extravagant spending, and stories that he planned to make his horse a consul before he was assassinated in 41 AD.
Who is Caligula?
Set during the final days of the Vietnam War, this musical follows a tragic romance between an American soldier and a Vietnamese woman named Kim.
What is Miss Saigon?
Located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, this gulf is one of the world’s most strategically important waterways for global oil shipments.
What is the Persian Gulf?
This country’s ruling dynasty claims direct descent from the Prophet Muhammad, and its name comes from a river that forms much of its western border; it also administered the West Bank until 1967.
What is Jordan?
Resolving a decades-long dispute with its neighbor to the south, in 2019, this 28-year-old republic added "North" to its name
What is North Macedonia?