World History
The Battle of Waterloo in 1815 marked the final defeat of this military commander and emperor.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
“Actions speak louder than…”
“…words”
What sea creature has three hearts, nine brains and blue blood?
What is an octopus?
“Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not…”
”…in Kansas anymore”
What is the only country that borders both the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf?
What is Iran?
This Japanese historical period, lasting from 1603 to 1867, saw strict isolationism under the rule of Tokugawa Shogunate.
What is Edo Period?
“…they hatch”
What is the only food that never spoils or expires?
What is honey?
“My mama always said life was like a box of chocolates…”
“…you never know what you’re gonna get”
Which U.S. state capital has the highest elevation above sea level?
What is Santa Fe, New Mexico?
In 1453, the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Mehmed II conquered the imperial capital, ending the Byzantine Empire.
What is Constantinople?
“Where there’s a will, there’s a…”
“…way.”
True or False: Bananas are berries and strawberries aren’t.
True
“Hasta la…”
“…vista baby”
Which landlocked South American nation has two official capital cities?
What is Bolivia ( La Paz & Sucre)?
This West African empire reached its peak in the 14th century under Mansa Musa, renowned as one of history’s wealthiest individuals.
What is Mali Empire?
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with…”
“…a single step”
What animal feces is shaped like a cube?
What is a Wombat?
“You’re gonna need a…”
“…a bigger boat”
What African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
What is Ethiopia?
The 1648 Peace of Westphalia brought an end to this European conflict, radically reshaping the Holy Roman Empire.
What is the Thirty Years’ War?
“Don’t bite the hand that…”
“…feeds you”
Which popular fast-food chain’s mascot is named Grimace?
What is McDonalds?
“You can’t handle…”
“…the truth”
What narrow strait separates Russia from Alaska?
What is the Bering Strait?