American History
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?
Winston Churchill
What 1939 film famously features a yellow brick road?
The Wizard of Oz
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What wall came down in 1989, marking the end of the Cold War era?
The Berlin Wall
Which actor played Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind?
Clark Gable
What device do you use to measure air pressure?
Barometer
In what continent is the Sahara Desert located?
Africa
Who was president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
In what country did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
What classic horror movie character was created by Mary Shelley?
Frankenstein
Which direction does the sun rise from?
East
What river flows through London?
The Thames
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
What year did World War I begin?
1914
What phrase ends the movie Casablanca?
"I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship"
What is the name of the instrument use primarily in astronomy?
Telescope
How many provinces are in Canada?
10
Which U.S. state was the last to join the union?
Hawaii
Which ancient empire built a network of roads across Europe and North Africa?
The Roman Empire
What is the name of the big ape that climbed the Empire State Building?
King Kong
What's the name of a shape with 9 sides? (One more than an octagon)
Nonagon
What mountain range separates France and Spain?
The Pyrenees