US History
America gained independence in what year?
1772 1774 1776 1778
1776
What you do to a fly, a mosquito, or another hand
slap
The Industrial Revolution began in which European country?
France Germany Italy England
England
What company first condensed soup in 1898?
Campbell's Chunky Marie Callendar
Campbell's
What country won the first World Cup?
Uruguay Brazil Sweden America
Uruguay
In the first World Cup final, held on July 30, 1930, Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 in a rematch of the 1928 Olympic gold medal game.
The author of the Declaration of Independence was?
George Washington James Madison
Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
A male deer, my dear
Buck (or stag)
The European renaissance started in which country?
England Italy Greece France
Italy
The Renaissance spread rapidly from its birthplace in Florence to the rest of Italy and soon to the rest of Europe.
What tree gives us prunes?
Palm Tree Plum Tree Peach Tree
Plum Tree
Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Micheal Phelps Carl Lewis Paavo Nurmi
Micheal Phelps
American swimmer Michael Phelps holds the all-time records for Olympic medals (28), Olympic gold medals (23), Olympic gold medals in individual events (13), and Olympic medals in individual events (16).
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
James Monroe James Madison John Adams
Andrew Johnson
John Adams
Construction began when the first cornerstone was laid in October of 1792, but it was not finished until 1800.
Enjoyed at birthdays and weddings alike
Cake
Mona Lisa was painted by which man in 1503?
Michalangelo Leonardo da Vinci Van Gogh
Leonardo da Vinci
What food comes in crimmini, morel, oyster and wood ear varieties?
Corn Clams Mushroom Potato
Mushroom
Who was the only person in NBA history to be named Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year?
Micheal Jordan Larry Bird Bill Russel Shaq
Larry Bird
Where was the Constitution signed?
The White House The Pentagon Independence Hall
Independence Hall
Located in Philadelphia
The drooping portion of an animals neck (consider a bulldog)
Jowl
In 331 BC, Alexander the Great founded which great city?
Carthage Alexandria Athens
Alexandria
What falling fruit supposedly inspired Isaac Newton to write the laws of gravity?
Peach Coconut Banana Apple
Apple
The fruit hit him in the head.
Who was the first NFL running back to finish the season with 10 or more carries and gain negative yards?
Reggie Bush Adrian Peterson Barry Sanders
Emmitt Smith
Reggie Bush
Buffalo Bills running back Reggie Bush finished the 2016 season with 12 rushes for -3 yards.
What is the name of the first American Constitution?
The Constitution Magna Carta
Marshall Plan Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
This is the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the US Constitution in 1789.
Smooth, shiny, black rock
onyx
What volcano essentially buried Pompeii in 79 AD?
Mt Vesuvius Mt St Helens Krakatoa
Mt Vesuvius
What ingredient in fresh milk is eventually devoured by bacteria, causing the sour taste?
Lactose Fat Calcium
Lactose
What NFL player debuted as a professional wrestler in 2004?
Ray Lewis Brian Urlacher Mike Ditka
Brian Urlacher (Chicago Bears)
Eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Urlacher made a pro wrestling appearance in 2004, press-slamming former "Survivor" contestant Jonny Fairplay out of the ring in the process.