American Wars
In WWII, the Japanese made landfall in this U.S. territory, holding land while fighting the natives of the area, called the Aleut.
What is Alaska?
This King, known for his frequent marriages, was also the father of Queen Elizabeth 1, and the founder of the Church of England.
Who is Henry VIII?
Poppy said he felt at home while stationed overseas when he listened to this California country artist, whose last name means "messy".
Who is Merle Haggard?
The namesake of a marvel superhero, this mammal greatly resembles a badger in looks and viciousness.
What is Wolverine?
Name that deaf composer. You know the one.
Who is Beethoven?
The only time a foreign power captured an American city was in this numerical war, in which the British captured and partially burned our nation's capital.
What is the war of 1812?
Argentina has long contested with Britain over ownership of these South American islands, which Argentina attacked in 1982.
What are the Falkland Islands?
Nana's yearbook photo depicted her wearing these ever-fashionable feline eyewear.
What are cat eye glasses?
A crafted piece of metal, often seated atop a barn, which is used to give wind direction.
What is a weathervane?
This Biblical tower, often depicted as rising in a spiral, was raised to reach the heavens, resulting in a divine punishment that created the languages of the world.
What is the (Tower of) Babel?
This telegram, sent from Germany to Mexico in WWI, proposed a hypothetical joint invasion of the U.S.
What is the Zimmerman telegram?
This African country, previously held by the Dutch, was transferred to the British Empire as a prize from the Napoleonic wars.
Growing up, Kate and Ford would regularly watch this 2000's Tom Bergeron hosted video sharing show, referred to as "Funny Show" in the house.
What is America's Funniest Home Videos?
This western European country, named for the Franks, has the most time zones of any country in the world.
What is France?
This Indian film Industry allows India to create more movies than any other country in the World.
What is Bollywood?
Including the motto "Battle Born" on it's flag, this territory entered statehood during the civil war, despite not fighting in it.
What is Nevada?
This English royal house has ruled for the longest total time out of all the royal houses.
What is House of Tudor?
Kevin and Kathy had their first date seeing this country artist, known for singing about fire and the weather, the sweetness of love, and friends.
Who is James Taylor?
This goth/pop band headed by Robert Smith, with such songs as "Boys don't Cry", "Just like Heaven", and "Friday I'm in Love" is also the word for the solution to a disease or ailment.
What is the Cure?
Among the American founding fathers, he was the oldest.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Benedict Arnold was given command of this longest occupied military post in the U.S., which he attempted and failed to surrender to the British in 1780.
What is West Point?
This Scottish King was posthumously given the title of "Braveheart" when his disemboweled heart was supposedly used as a weapon in the crusades.
Who is Robert the Bruce?
One of Augusta's favorite childhood movies, this modern retelling of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night was a cousin favorite on vacations.
What is "She's the Man"?
These two three letter words, when said in conjunction, name the organ responsible for vision in a female sheep. Sounds like something a witch would put in a cauldron. ___ of a ___.
What is eye of a ewe?
Meaning to reduce something to a lower state or condition, the root of this word refers to a child born to unmarried parents.
What is to bastardize?