World History
This Greek city-state was famous for its strict military training and oligarchy rule, acting as Athens's main rival.
What is Sparta
Sam Houston was known as ___ to the Cherokee Nation.
The Raven
This is the element symbol for Gold
What is Au
Finish these lyrics: "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide, no escape from..."
What is There is no escape from reality
This famous group of African American military pilots and support personnel fought with distinction in World War II.
What is Tuskgee Airmen
This ancient Babylonian ruler is famous for introducing a strict code of laws.
What is Hammurabi
A beloved unofficial mascot of Sam Houston State University.
What is Tripod
This is commonly referred to as the "powerhouse of the cell“.
What is Mitochondria
In their hit song "C.R.E.A.M.", the five-word phrase spells out the acronym.
What is cash runs everywhere around me
He is considered the "father of the Coast Guard" after creating the Revenue Cutter Service on August 4, 1790.
What is Alexander Hamilton
This is considered the largest contiguous land empire in human history.
What is The Mongol Empire
Sam Houston served as govenor of Texas and ___.
What is Tennessee
This compound makes up approximately 60% of an adult human's body weight.
What is Water
What was one of the most popular music styles of the 90s, centered in Nashville
What is Country
This Civil War general executed the destructive "March to the Sea" through Georgia in 1864.
What is William Tecumseh Sherman
At one point, this empire covered roughly 24% (a quarter) of the Earth’s total land area.
What is The British Empire
Sam Houston was removed from the governorship of Texas for refusing to swear allegiance to the newly formed government _____.
What is Confederate States of America
This is the largest desert in the world.
What is Antarctica
What was Tupac Shakur's rap-music record label?
What is Death Row Records
He is traditionally regarded as the "Father of the U.S. Navy" and famously declared, "I have not yet begun to fight!"
What is John Paul Jones
This is considered the shortest war in history.
What is The Anglo-Zanzibar War
Sam Houston's lifelong political mentor and father figure.
What is Andrew Jackson
This term describes the physical breakdown of rock.
What is Weathering
What was the first song to be performed in outer space?
What is Jingle Bells
"From the Halls of Montezuma
To the shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land, and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
Of ____________."
What is United States Marine