Strange History
European History
People through the ages
A century
Food.. yum!!! (a historic look)
100
The "D" in D-Day stands for what word
What is "day"
100
What is one of history's most bloody icons (Think "off with their heads")
What is the guillotine
100
"Bill Clinton had an affair with this lady"
Who is Monica Lewinsky
100
Deodorant was created in this century
What is 18th century
100
PEZ was created in Vienna over 70 years for what purpose besides the enjoyment it brings today.
What is cigarette substitute
200
The Constitution of the Confederate States of America banned what?
What is slavery
200
What city has united Europe to Asia
What is Istanbul
200
"First European to document travels to Asia after 24-year voyage"
Who is Marco Polo
200
This is the current century
What is the 21st century
200
Potato chips were accidentally created in 1853 when the chef accidentally cooked this food until it was crispy
What are potatoes
300
This Roman Emperor waged war on Poseidon by having his men stab the water
Who is Caligula
300
The founding member of the European Union was this country which is closely associated waffles.
What is Belgium
300
"Nun who dedicated herself to helping the poor"
Who is Mother Teresa
300
This century bridges that gap between the Middle Ages and the High Renaissance in Italy.
What is the 15th century
300
The original croissant was made in this European country
What is Austria
400
The Bolsheviks revolution in 1917 was stopped for a few days because of what discovery?
What is wine stores
400
The First World War caused the complete alteration or dissolution of four empires – the Ottoman, Russian and Austro-Hungarian and this empire
What is German
400
"Lost, unfortunate boy who did dumb things and became an outlaw"
Who is Billy the Kid
400
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) is established by merging competing Dutch trading companies.
What is 17th century
400
This capital city in Europe sells more chocolate in its airport than anywhere else. This city shares its' name with a vegetable
What is Brussels
500
Napoleon was once attacked by this creature
What are bunnies
500
Europe was originally named after this Phoenician Princess on Greek Mythology
Who is Europa
500
"Charismatic, polarizing, ruthless Marxist revolutionary, enduring symbol of rebellion and counterculture"
Who is Che Guevara
500
The beginning and spreading of the 5th largest Religion in the World Sikhism happened in this century
What is the 16th century
500
The Cracker Jack was first introduced at this world renowned event in 1893 (Hint: oink and quack)
What is World Fair