LANGUAGE
Which language was spoken by the medieval scholars and clerics in Europe as the language of learning and religion?
Latin
A mounted and armored soldier in medieval Europe, often serving a lord in exchange for land and protection.
Knight
What two countries existed from 1949-1990 and were famously divided by a wall?
East and West Germany
What was the name of the legendary ancient Greek ship that Jason and the Argonauts sailed on in their quest for the Golden Fleece?
The Argo
Who was the youngest elected president ever?
JFK
This artifact, discovered in 1799, was key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. It features the same decree written in Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphs.
The Rosetta Stone
The ruler of Ancient Egypt, considered a god-king responsible for the wellness of the land and the people.
Pharaoh
What famous communist country was dissolved in 1991?
USSR or Soviet Union accepted (NOT RUSSIA)
Which 16th-century explorer led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, even though he was killed before completing the journey?
Ferdinand Magellan
Which U.S. president's favorite refrain was "Speak softly and carry a big stick?
Theodore Roosevelt
Which historical event in 1066 significantly influenced the development of the English language by introducing a large number of Norman French words?
Norman conquest of England/Battle of Hastings/William the Conqueror
A medieval entertainer and informal adviser to nobility, known for sharp wit and subtle commentary on current events.
Jester
What country was abolished after World War II, with its territory divided among Germany, Poland, and Russia?
Prussia
Which wooden warship, launched in 1797, is nicknamed "Old Ironsides" and is still commissioned in the U.S. Navy today?
USS Constitution
Who was the first president born in a hospital?
Jimmy Carter
What is the only surviving Celtic language that was never completely displaced by English in its native region?
A member of the governing body in ancient Rome, responsible for political decisions and advising the consuls.
Senator
The Country of Gran Colombia was formed in 1819. When it was dissolved in 1831, it was broken into four other countries. Colombia, Venezuela, Panama and what?
Equador
This ancient Semitic civilization built a maritime empire in the Mediterranean Sea until defeated in the Punic wars.
Carthage
What U.S. president is the first and only independent candidate ever elected to office?
George Washington
The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving pieces of literature, is written in what language?
Akkadian
A medieval scientist or philosopher who sought to transform base metals into gold and discover the elixir of life.
Alchemist
The Southeast African Nation of Rhodesia was named after a famous British explorer Cecil Rhodes. When Rhodesia was dissolved in 1980 it became which current nation?
Zimbabwe
What three European countries were the biggest contenders in the spice rivalry during the Age of Sail?
England, The Netherlands, and Portugal
With a difference of only 113,000 votes, between which two candidates is the closest presidential election in history?
Nixon and Kennedy