One of the main reasons for imperialism is that industrializing nations need these things from the earth: coal, rubber and oil are three well-known examples.
What are raw materials?
100
You probably know that the school downstairs is Alfred E. Smith High School. But what state was Alfred E. Smith the governor of?
What is New York?
100
The Emperor gained new power, Japan developed a modern army, government and industry. What is this 19th Century time period called?
What is The Meiji Restoration?
100
"Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!"
Who is Kim Jong Un?
100
This American naval base in Hawaii was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941 which was the immediate cause of U.S entry into the war.
What is Pearl Harbor?
200
You already know that opium was the drug that the British encouraged the Chinese to smoke in the 19th Century. But what is the name of the plant that opium comes from?
What is poppy?
200
Kanye West, Barack Obama and our principal Ms. Pulphus are from this city, home of the Bulls, Bears and deep dish pizza.
What is Chicago?
200
The Japanese word for 'lord' describes this social class of people who had castles, but who had to live in Tokyo near the emperor so that they wouldn't rebel against him or the Shogun.
What is/are daimyo?
200
Donald Trump call this man "Just a poor man’s version of Don King, but without the hair" because he supposedly didn't say thank you for helping to have his son LiAngelo avoid getting in trouble for shop lifting in China.
Who is LaVar Ball?
200
This Italian dictator created the political movement of fascism and was known for his long, emotional speeches.
Who is Benito Mussolini?
300
Indian soldiers who led a revolt against the British East India Company for their disrespect of their religions are known by this name.
What are Sepoy(s)?
300
His first name is Lashawn, he was born in 1983 and recently had a daughter.
Who is Mr. Tarver?
300
Japan is known for taking elements of foreign cultures that they like but maintaining much of their own culture. What do historians call this practice?
What is selective borrowing?
300
"My two greatest assets have been mental stability and being, like, really smart. Crooked ________ also played these cards very hard and, as everyone knows, went down in flames."
Who is Hillary Clinton?
300
He was a vegetarian, a painter, survived World War I after being part of a group of soldiers attacked with mustard gas and was born in Austria.
Who is Adolf Hitler?
400
The sun never set on this Empire, which stretched around the world.
What is Great Britain/England?
400
His middle name is Irving.
He was born in 1982.
His favorite musician is Jay Z.
His favorite comedian is Dave Chapelle.
Who is Mr. Druce
400
This American naval officer shares a name with an actor on 'Friends' and with his big guns forced Japan to trade with the West.
Who is Matthew Perry?
400
"How low has _____________ gone to tapp my phones during the very sacred election process. This is Nixon/Watergate. Bad (or sick) guy!"
Who is Barack Obama?
400
Germany's invasion of this Eastern European country known for its sausage, polka dancing, and Nicolas Copernicus started World War II in Europe.
What is Poland?
500
This empire ruled most of India before the British arrived. The British throw out the Emperor and killed his sons.
What is the Mughal Empire?
500
This 19th Century abolitionist famous for the raid of Harper's Ferry to try and secure weapons for a slave rebellion shares his name with a quiet tenth grader.
Who is John Brown?
500
The name of the dynasty of Shoguns who ruled Japan for hundreds of years.
Who are the Tokugawa?
500
"It's very sad that _________, even some that were carried over the line (to win in elections) on my back, do very little to protect their President.
What are Republicans?
500
This treaty, signed in a French palace constructed by Louis XIV, ended World War I on terms unfavorable to Germany.