Random Trivia
According to Guinness World Records, what's the best-selling book of all time?
The Bible
Which country is famous for its amazing (and very old) terracotta army?
China
In Germany, around 1440, the goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable-type version of this, leading to what has come to be known as the "printing revolution."
Printing press
In which year did the American Revolution begin?
1776
Before Grace's mascot became the Griffins, it was:
In which year was Grace Church School founded? (You will get points if your answer is within 10 years.)
1894
What is the only food that can never go bad (an edible version was even found in King Tut's tomb)?
Honey
Which military leader conquered the Persian Empire, India and Egypt, among others, to become one of the greatest conquerors of all time?
Alexander the Great
This man, born Temujin, was the founder and first of ruler of the Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan
This was a transitional period of the global economy toward more widespread, efficient and stable manufacturing processes, taking place from about 1760-1840.
The Industrial Revolution
Grace's high school opened in this year:
2012
Grace is affiliated with this sect of Christianity (be specific):
the Episcopal Church
What was the first animal to ever be cloned?
A sheep
Which one of the Seven Wonders of the world still exists?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The name of this period of history and European cultural movement spanning the 15th and 16th centuries translates to "rebirth."
the Renaissance
This epidemic that swept the world in 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people
The Spanish Flu
The actor seen here, best known for his roles in Californication and The X Files, is an alum of Grace Church School named:
David Duchovny