With an 'A', he was a Greek philosopher. With a 'U', it's a dwarf planet.
What is
Plato
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Pluto?
100
Name of British Soldiers in Colonial America.
What is Red Coats?
100
One of the most credited Enlightenment philosophers, this man was credited as The 'Father of Classical Liberalism'.
Who is John Locke?
100
Hey, it was hard to wrap, but I got you this, the world's most famous prehistoric monument. People around the world consider it as a sacred site and they associate the ceremonial place with the super natural world.
What is Stonehenge?
100
January 20, 2001 – George W. Bush is sworn into office, relieving Bill Clinton as President of the United States, over this candidate contender in the disputed U.S. presidential election, of 2000.
Who is Al Gore?
200
With a 'P', it'd Ralph Lauren's Brand. With an 'S', you're all by yourself.
What is
Polo
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Solo?
200
It can describe bad journalism, or being cowardly
What is Yellow?
200
Another thinker tied into the Enlightenment was Isaac Newton, remembered by this fruit, which played a role in his scientific theories.
What is an Apple?
200
I got you this! A historic fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, overlooking Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square, The complex serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Oh, I'm Sorry. I mean it used to. It's all your now.
What is the Kremlin?
200
DAILY DOUBLE: January 26, 2001 – An earthquake hits Gujarat, of this country, killing almost 20,000.
What is India?
300
With a 'G', it's a Judge's tool. With an 'R', it means to tangle.
What is
Gavel
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Ravel?
300
It's the color of oceans as seen in movies.
What is Blue?
300
The political ideals of the Enlightenment influenced the American Declaration of Independence, and this American Document, written to Anti-Federalists who had opposed Constitutional ratification in the U.S..
What is The United States Bill of Rights?
300
Surprise! I got you a multi-venue performing arts centre in New South Wales, Australia. Oh man! The wrapping paper ripped again!
What is The Sydney Opera House?
300
October 26, 2001 – U.S. President George W. Bush signs this act into law, over one month later than 9/11.
What is The Patriot Act?
400
With a 'W', it's your list dictating where you want your wealth after you die. With an 'M', it's a factory for certain kinds of manufacture, as paper, steel, or textiles.
What is
Will
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Mill?
400
It describes the "waves of grain" in "America The Beautiful"
What is Amber?
400
DAILY DOUBLE: This American Philosopher attended conferences in Great Britain, Prussia and the German States designed for Enlightenment thinkers to exercise their opinions, and theories.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
400
I took a long time to wrap, but it was worth it for this defense wall from the Chin Dynasty of China.
What is The Great Wall of China?
400
UNKNOWN 2001 DATE: Walmart surpasses them as the world's largest corporation.
What is Exxon-Mobil?
500
With an 'S' at the beginning, it means tiny. Drop the 'S', and it means a fellowship of shops.
What is
Small
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Mall?
500
Besides Blue, the color of the U.S. Navy.
What is White?
500
Like this revolution, (led by Maximilian Robespierre), the Enlightenment has long been hailed as the foundation of modern Western political and intellectual culture
What is The French Revolution?
500
Here's a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world and the 5th largest statue of Jesus in the world. It won't work in my living room, but I'm sure it will in yours!
What is Christ the Redeemer?
500
December 22 – A Paris–Miami, Florida flight is diverted to this Massachusetts city after passenger Richard Reid attempts to set his shoe, filled with explosives, on fire.