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Leading into the American Civil War, the Southern states split off into this country which has since been absolved after the war's conclusion
What are the Confederate States of America/The Confederacy
In what is now Mexico was this vast and powerful empire which the Spanish conquistadors, led by Hernando Cortez, defeated and colonized
What is the Aztec Empire?
On the western coast of South America, this country is known for its long and narrow shape, spanning from the Andes Mountains in the north, popular cities in the middle, and uninhabitable land in the south
What is Chile?
Pizza, pasta, seasoning, and wine are all staples of this European cuisine -- also the most popular worldwide
What is Italy?
This president was the tallest in office, standing at a staggering 6 feet and 4 inches, surpassing Lyndon B. Johnson and Donald Trump with just half an inch
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This peninsula bordering China and Russia was formerly colonized by the Japanese but is now split into two countries -- a popular tourist destination in the south and an infamously brutal dictatorship in the north
What is Korea?
In the Balkans lied this mega nation -- comprised of what is now Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia
What is Yugoslavia?
This subcontinent, as a former British colony, consisted of what is now Pakistan, Bangladesh, and this country which shares the same name
What is India/the Indian Subcontinent?
This Chinese drink is made by soaking leaves in hot water, often used to help relieve pain
What is tea?
This president, due to his significant weight gain while in office, was rumored to have gotten stuck in a bathtub in the White House
Who is William Howard Taft?
Following turmoil in the Middle East against other countries, Persia renamed itself to this infamous nation, an enemy of the U.S. today
What is Iran?
The Fall of Constantinople was iconically carried out by this empire, connecting to continuous ongoing tensions between Turkey and Greece today
What is the Ottoman Empire?
This massive French territory in what is now American land was sold in response to Napoleon's need for money during the Napoleonic Wars, and is now the name of a small southern state
What is Louisiana?
Despite being named after France, French Fries actually originate in this small European country
What is Belgium?
This U.S. president lasted the shortest amount of time in office -- just 20 days -- before passing from pneumonia in 1841
Who is William Henry Harrison?
What is Sweden?
In the mid 1800s, the Spanish revolutionary Simon Bolivar led the South American countries to gain their independence, and now this landlocked nation is named after him in honor
What is Bolivia?
Despite their history with England, this island nation was once part of the U.K. but now only its north territory remains in the U.K.
What is Ireland?
Weiner schnitzel and pretzels are two of the most common street foods in this European country
What is Austria?
Woodrow Wilson, following World War I, created this infamous document essentially asking for a peacekeeping body to be created, though ultimately the U.S. hadn't joined once it was created as it defied isolationist policies
What is the 14 Points/the League of Nations?
The former Teutonic Order in the Baltic region of Europe split into these three countries: Estonia, Latvia, and this
What is Lithuania?
This Asian island nation famously opened its borders in the late 1800s after pressure from the World Powers, undergoing the Meiji Restoration which quickly let it modernize into a world power itself
What is Japan?
The Dutch East Indies consisted of this southeast Asian country which is now a popular tourist destination -- with islands such as Java, Bali, and numerous others
What is Indonesia?
A staple of Cuban and Argentine cuisine is this pastry made of dough and oftentimes filled with beef
What are empanadas?
This president created a doctrine named after himself which cemented the U.S. as the protector of the Western Hemisphere from European powers, forbidding any future attempts of colonizing territories
Who is James Monroe?