Wonders of the World
In Asia, it was repaired seven times to defend against the Tujue.
The Great Wall
On September 1, 1715, Louis Xiv dies in this city, home of his famed palace of the same name.
Versailles, France
Although he was killed in the middle of March, the English word for July originated from his name.
Julius Caesar
What does the D in D-Day stand for ?
Trick question
—the letter is a placeholder and doesn’t stand for anything, despite claims that it stands for “deliverance” or “doom.”
What are the only two countries in the world that you cannot buy Coca Cola
North Korea and Cuba
The ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra.
The Taj Mahal
In Latin, the name of this continent means "Place of Freedom."
Africa
Best known for his "Campbell's" soup cans, this Polish-American pop artist said, "Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes."
Andy Warhol
Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
Religious Beliefs
What is the most visited country in the world?
France
Built in the 5th century b.c. this monument was dedicated the Greek Goddess "Athena The Virgin."
The Parthenon
This country has the world's largest percentage of renewable freshwater.
Brazil
In April 1564, someone gave birth to this Englishman who would go on to write some of the greatest dramas that we still read in schools today.
William Shakespeare
This French statesman and military leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution, led several successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars. He would eventually become emperor in 1804.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Believe it or not, if you go to Lanjeline Pier in Denmark, there's a statue built in honor of the mythical creature that Disney made into a movie in 1989.
The Little Mermaid
The largest ancient amphitheater ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheater in the world today
The colosseum
John the Baptist's ministry took place in the river region of this country.
Jordan
Often considered one of the most important rulers in Wallachian history and a national hero of Romania, this ruler was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Vlad The Impaler
Causing about two million casualties from Soviet and Axis forces and stands as one of the century’s worst military disasters, this battle was one of the bloodiest battles in history and is considered as one of the major battles in the World War II.
The Battle of Stalingrad
Which country is the most prone to earthquakes?
Japan
15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru
Machu Picchu
This U.S. state located in the Pacific Ocean. It is the only state outside North America, the only island state, and the only state in the tropics.
Hawaii
Developed the theory of universal gravitation and invented a new branch of mathematics called calculus
Isaac Newton
In what year did the name Canada begin to appear on the map?
1550s
Only two countries use purple in their national flags. What countries are they?
Nicaragua and Dominica