American History
This document, signed in 1776, declared the American Colonies independence from British rule
Declaration of Independence
In Irish folklore, this creature is often depicted as a mischievous fairy, known for its green attire
Leprechaun
This legendary basketball player, often considered the greatest of all time, won six NBA championships within an eight year span
Ben Simmons
This European capital is known for its historic landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum
Paris
This marine mammal is known for its playful behavior, social structure and distinctive clicks and whistles
Dolphin
This famous American inventor is credited with developing the practical electric light bulb
Thomas Edison
In the 19th century, a devastating famine struck Ireland, leading to mass starvation and emigration. What is the common name for this event?
Great Famine/ Irish Potato Famine
This sport, known as the "gentleman's game," is played with a bat and ball and is popular in countries like England, Australia and India
Cricket
Once called Byzantium, New Rome and Constantinople, this capital straddles both Europe and Asia
Istanbul
The fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds of over 70 miles per hour
Cheetah
In 1863, this famous speech was delivered by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, beginning with the words "Four score and seven years ago..."
The Gettysburg Address
In 1916, a group of Irish republicans staged a rebellion against British rule in Dublin. What is the name of this event?
Easter Rising
This annual event is one of the four major tennis tournaments and is played on grass courts
Wimbledon
This capital was built on the ruins of the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan
Mexico City
This large marine mammal, often called the "unicorns of the sea" is known for its long, spiral tusks
Narwhal!
The first shots of the American Revolution were fired at this battle on April 19, 1775
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
This famous Irish poet and playwright, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923, wrote works such as "The Tower" and "The Waste Land"
W.B. Yeats
The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece. In which European city were the first modern Olympics held in 1896?
Athens
The capital of Australia, often referred to as the "Bush Capital"
Canberra
The elusive big cat, native to the Himalayas, is known for its beautiful fur and is sometimes called the "ghost of the mountains"
Snow Leopard
The US involvement in the Gulf War in 1990-1991 was triggered by Iraq's invasion of which neighboring country?
Kuwait
The Irish struggle for independence in the early 1900s included a military organization led by this iconic figure
Michael Collins
Which country has won the most Rugby World Cup titles?
New Zealand
This South American capital, located at high altitude in the Andes, is known for its historic architecture and vibrant culture
Quito, Ecuador
The world's largest living species of fish, known for its filter-feeding habits and distinctive spotted appearance
Whale Shark