Inventions
What country was the Swiss Army knife invented in?
Switzerland
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
How many people is it estimated that lost their lives during WW1?
Over 16 Million
Who was Brother Andrew?
He was a Dutch Christian Missionary that founded Open Doors. He was known as the God Smuggler for his daring Bible deliveries past the Iron Curtain during the Cold War.
Who is a famous Italian astronomer, mathematician, and scientist that laid the foundation for the scientific method?
Galileo Galilei
Which country invented the lollipop?
Spain
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin
What was the Christmas Truce of 1914?
On Christmas Eve of 1914, many German and British troops sang Christmas carols to each other across the lines of battle and had an unofficial cease fire for Christmas day.
Who was St. Patrick?
Born in Britain and kidnapped by Irish raiders at age 16. He was in servitude for 6 years and became a Christian. He fled his master only to return to them as a missionary
What scientist created the periodic table?
Dimitri Mendeleev
Which country did the Lego originate from?
Denmark
Is Austria next to Germany and Hungary or Turkey?
Germany and Hungary
What happened during the Holocaust?
Millions of Jews and sympathizers were killed by the Nazis from 1933-1945.
Who was Richard Wurmbrand?
He was imprisoned in Romania for preaching the gospel for 14 years and founded Voice of the Martyrs. An organization that is committed to helping members of the persecuted church in all corners of the world.
What is a compound?
A substance made up of two or more chemical elements
Who created the blue jeans and what country was he from?
Jacob Davis, Latvia
What is a famous landmark in Greece?
The Acropolis
What happened in the Chernobyl Power Plant Accident?
On April 26th 1986 a sudden surge of power during the reactor systems test destroyed unit 4 RVM K and created a massive amount of radiation that was released into the atmosphere during the explosion.
Who was George Muller?
He was a Christian Evangelist and author of more than 60 books. He started an orphanage called the Ashley Down Orphanage in Bristol England.
What is the element name for salt?
Sodium Chloride
Who invented the telescope?
Galileo Galilei
Where are the Carpathian Mountains located? Hint:
7 countries
Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Poland, Serbia, Slovak Republic and Ukraine
What happened in Russia's Gulag prison system?
Anyone from farmers that refused to give up their land or criminals were placed in this terrible prison during Joseph Stalin's reign. Anyone that had an affiliation to a faith was a threat and also placed here. Many people died from disease, starvation, and exhaustion here.
What was the effect of WW2 on Latvia in regards to faith?
Many Christians came under persecution. Young people were not allowed to go to university unless they denied their faith in God. Many people struggled with the choice to continue following Jesus or deny Him to gain freedom.
How does a windmill work?
Wind creates kinetic energy by making the blades spin.