International Studies
Flowers
On this day in April…
Nature
April Birthdays
100

What are the 3 romance languages?

Spanish, French, Italian

100

In 1968 Tiny Tim sang about frolicking through these flowers…

Tulips!

100

April 14th 1865 Ford Theater

Lincoln assassination at Ford Theater

100

This annual American periodical has been continuously published since 1818 and gives weather forecasts, planting charts, and scientific data and articles.

The Farmers Almanac

100

This comedian born in 1961 is known for his movies such as “Coming to America,” “The Nutty Professor,” and children’s movies such as “Dr. Dolittle” and “Shrek.”

Eddie Murphy

200

Name one of the central powers in WW1.

Germany, Austria/Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria.

200

The color of a rose can symbolize their meaning. What does yellow symbolize?

Friendship

200

April 4th 1968 Tennessee

Dr. Martin Luther King assassinated in Tennessee

200

This is the longest river in the world…

The Nile

200

This actor born in 1964 is known for his dramatic roles including characters from “Gladiator,” “Robin Hood,” and “A Beautiful Mind.” He is also a director.

Russell Crowe

300

What historical event happened on November 9th 1989?

Fall of the Berlin Wall

300

This relatively inexpensive flower is small and white and often used as a filler in bouquets.

Baby's Breath

300

April 15th 1912 Ocean

Titanic sank

300

Generally speaking, what is the main cause of high and low tides…

Gravitational pull of the moon

300

This female actress got her career start in music in the 90s. She starred in “A Walk to Remember” and Disney’s “Rapunzel” and won an Emmy for her performance on the hit show “This is Us.”

Mandy Moore

400

What country is known as the “Land of a Thousand Lakes?”

Finland

400

This flower is a widely recognized symbol for remembrance and sacrifice and is often worn on Veterans Day.  (color and flower)

Red Poppy

400

April 19th 1775 Concord

Revolutionary War starts Lexington and Concord

400

Believe it or not, eating too much of this fruit can cause slight radiation in the body due to its high levels of potassium.

Bananas

400

Born in 1963, this TV host and comedian has hosted many late night TV shows with his name in the title. He was also a writer for SNL in the late 80s. He is still on TV today.

Conan O’ Brien

500

Which country was formed in 1867 from the combination of 3 colonies?

Canada

500

This national flower of Japan is also very popular in our area and a beautiful display can be seen in Washington DC around this time of the year.

Cherry Blossoms

500

April 30th 1789 Presidential

George Washington Inauguration

500

What state in the United States is the home to the oldest tree in our country?

California

500

Born in 1947, this American writer, producer, comedian, tv host, and auto race team owner is currently the longest-serving late-night talk show host of all time.

David Letterman