Famous Last Words
She said “Pardonnez-moi, monsieur,” after stepping on her executioner’s foot on the way to the guillotine.
Who is Marie Antoinette?
This famous George is known for setting many important precedents, including stepping down from the presidency, as outlined in his Farewell Address.
Who is George Washington?
This tariff act, discussed in the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, was passed in 1930 in order to protect American farmers and industry, but actually triggered retaliatory tariffs from other countries. This resulted in the US and the world sliding deeper into the Great Depression.
What is the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act?
This queen reigned for 70 years, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
This famous set of twins are mythologically known to be the founders of Rome. Both were raised in part by a she-wolf, but eventually one of the twins killed the other.
Who are Romulus and Remus?
This Sherlock Holmes author turned to his wife and said “You are wonderful” before taking his last breath.
Who is Arthur Conan Doyle?
This famous guitarist has been defended by diehard fans recently, as it was announced that Joseph Quinn will play him in an upcoming biopic.
Who is George Harrison?
Netherlands was the site of the first recorded speculative bubble in the 1630s, when the price of this asset wildly deviates from its actual value.
What is the tulip?
This queen was married to Henry II, and is often remembered as a powerful and politically influential ruler. She was also the mother of Richard the Lionheart and John, and the first woman in history to rule both England and France.
Who is Eleanor of Aquitaine?
This Mexican city-state is said to have been founded when an Aztec leader reached a plot of land and saw an eagle eating a snake on top of a cactus.
What is Tenochtitlan?
The last words of this poet, born in Amherst, Massachusetts, were: “I must go in, for the fog is rising.”
Who is Emily Dickinson?
This famous George has directed many famous movies, including "The Phantom Menace" and "Revenge of the Sith".
Who is George Lucas?
The dot-com bubble burst in this year, during a period of rampant speculation amid the rise of new internet companies, far beyond their actual value at the time.
A. 1999
B. 1987
C. 2004
D. 2000
What is 2000? (D)
Known as the “She-Wolf of France,” this medieval queen helped overthrow her husband, Edward II.
Who is Isabella of France?
Athena fought with this god to be the patron god of Athens by giving an olive tree to the city.
Who is Poseidon?
Before his execution by the British, this Revolutionary War spy said “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
Who is Nathan Hale?
This famous George had a speech impediment in his youth, and was portrayed in the 2010 movie “The King’s Speech” by Colin Firth.
Who is King George VI?
This day saw the highest trading volume during the 1929 stock market crash.
A. Black Monday
B. Black Tuesday
C. Black Wednesday
D. Black Friday
What is Black Tuesday? (B)
Queen Anne had this many pregnancies, but only one of the children survived infancy.
What is 17?
This island country was supposedly founded by the sea god Maui, who used a magical hook to pull the island out of the sea.
What is New Zealand?
Shortly before his death from heart failure, this man known as the “Godfather of Soul” told his manager “I’m going away tonight.”
Who is James Brown?
This famous George wrote one of the most iconic (yet still incomplete) series of fantasy novels ever written, which has been made into a popular TV show and multiple spinoffs.
Who is George R. R. Martin?
This joint-stock company, formed in 1711 in England, was meant to have exclusive trade rights with South America. Its speculative bubble burst in 1720 and saw the collapse of its share price from £1050 to £124, ruining many investors, such as Sir Isaac Newton.
What is the South Sea Company?
Isabella of Valois became Queen of England through her marriage to Richard II at this age. She was the youngest queen consort of England ever, and when she married, her dolls were included in her trousseau.
What is 6?
This kingdom, located in what is now southern Nigeria, was founded by the god Obasanu, who sent his youngest son to be the new king with the sacred symbols of the staff, sword, and crown.
What is the Benin Kingdom?