History
What is one academic contribution of Muslim empires that impacts your life today.
Algebra
Name one event the United states was involved in the middle East.
Iraq War
Invasion of Afghanistan
Operation: Desert Storm
Operation: Ajax
In the 2016 NBA dunk contest, Aaron Gordon (despite near perfect scores) lost to this NBA All-star
Zach Lavine
This north Texas city was founded by the Railroads and named after a line foreman
Duncanville
In what state does the rest of Mr. O'Connell's family reside?
Maine
During the 13th century an ethnically Turkish tribe began to slowly conquer and annex territory this group would form the
Ottoman Empire
Which two countries support opposite sides in conflicts in the Middle East , provide weapons, funnel money, manipulate politicians, and even participating directly in the fighting.
Iran & Saudi Arabia
This country star passed away today at the age of 62.
Toby Keith
Before relocating in the 1990's the Dallas Stars were known as what?
The Minnesota NorthStars
Mr. O'Connell played this sport for 15 years from 5 - 20 years old
Lacrosse
The kinds of borders that were placed on the Middle East after the fall of the Ottoman Empire were created with little regard for those living in the region. What is the name for this kind of border?
Superimposed boundary
What is the kind of warfare wherein combatants don't directly fight but instead provide weapons, funnel money, and manipulate politicians for others to fight their war?
Proxy War
Who is the Rangers all-time hit leader?
Michael Young
New York City is America's Primate city. True or False?
False
Mr. O'Connell was not born in a US state where was he born?
Washington D.C.
Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud, partnered with the Wahhabi movement to conquer what is now Saudi Arabia. Because the Wahhabi movement follows a strict interpretation of Islam’s teachings and laws this means today that Saudi Arabia is what?
A strict religious theocracy
20% of the World's oil supply must pass through this geographic landmark to be sold elsewhere globally
Strait of Hormuz
George Mifflin Dallas, Vice President to James K. Polk
The area just outside downtown Dallas is now known as "Uptown" what was its original name?
Freedmantown
Mr. O'Connell is a certified Scuba instructor. True or False?
True
Where does the King of Saudi Arabia draw his legitimacy from?
being the custodian of the two holy mosques of Mecca and Medina.
Right now the American military is engaging with combatants in the Southern tip of the Arabian peninsula what is the name of the group they are fighting?
Houthi rebels of Yemen
This is the lone US state whose name does not translate into anything in any other language
Idaho
Who is the all-time leader in Assists for the Dallas Mavericks?
Derek Harper
What does the name "O'Connell" translate to?
"Grandson of the Hound King"