Creation Stories
One version of the story says God took one of these from Adam to create Eve.
What is a rib?
This general is known for solving the Gordian knot.
Who was Alexander the Great?
The same as the letter U, at least to the Romans.
What is V?
This flag features a white on red Nordic cross.
What is Denmark?
This Minnesota event played host to US President Theodore Roosevelt's "speak softly and carry a big stick" speech.
What is the Minnesota State Fair?
In his Theogony, this poet begins with Chaos, the primeval emptiness of the world.
Who was Hesiod?
This famous World War II general was infamously not given command of troops during the Normandy landings due to him slapping 2 soldiers with PTSD.
Who was George S. Patton / "Ol' Blood and Guts?"
The Metro rail system in German countries is the __-Bahn.
What is U?
5 differently coloured rings on a white background.
What is the IOC / International Olympic Committee?
This Minnesota-made processed meat product was used heavily in World War II.
What is SPAM?
This god is said to have created the world from the slain body of Ymir.
Who is Odin?
This general, known as "the father of modern warfare," was killed leading a cavalry charge in the 30 Years' War.
Who was Gustavus Adolphus / Gustav II Adolph?
The informal name of a place the Village People sang about.
What is Y?
A vertical tricolour triband of orange, white, and green.
What is Côte d'Ivoire / Ivory Coast?
This Minnesotan company invented the Post-it Note.
This Titan made it a point to eat each of his children, but was unable to eat the last one.
Who is Kronos / Cronus?
This general got his nickname due to his service with the 10th Cavalry Regiment, an African-American unit.
Who was John G. Pershing / Black Jack?
Equal to 9/5 C + 32.
What is F?
A charged vertical bicolour of 1/3 green and 2/3 red.
What is Portugal?
This person that made the first non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean grew up in Little Falls, Minnesota.
Who was Charles Lindbergh?
A creation myth found in the Bible features this "demon of envy" being slain by God.
What is the Leviathan?
This former Commander of the Army of the Potomac went by the nickname "Fighting Joe" and was known for improving the living conditions of his soldiers.
Who was Joseph Hooker?
The only indefinite article that fits the criteria of this category.
What is A?
A quartered flag with a blue and red star.
What is Panama?
This fictional spokeswoman was created in 1920 by General Mills, a Minnesota-based corporation.
Who is Betty Crocker?