Unit 1
Protestants and Catholics both fall under this religion.
What is Christianity?
Famous for its use in pizza and other Italian dishes, this vegetable is actually native to the Americas and brought to Europe through the Columbian Exchange.
What is the tomato?
The United States uses this form of government.
What is a republic?
Mr. Durham's alma mater, Coastal Carolina University uses a unique mascot, the only team in the country to be called this.
What are the Chanticleers?
Before her solo career Beyoncé was a part of a R&B group that released hits like "Say my Name"
Who are Destiny's Child?
This man became famous for writing about his adventures travelling on the Silk Road.
Who is Marco Polo?
Martin Luther's 95 Theses spread all over Europe thanks to this new invention
What is the printing press?
This once popular idea suggests that monarchs were created by God specifically for ruling over their subjects.
What is divine right?
This 2024 Heisman Trophy winner became a father this week after his wife gave birth to their first son.
Who is Travis Hunter?
This year included the release of the first iPhone and the release of the final Harry Potter novel.
What is 2007?
This empire controlled Europe's access to the Silk Road.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
The Bubonic Plague is remembered as one of the key reasons Europe transitioned away from this social hierarchy structure.
What is feudalism?
This English scientist created the term "scientific method"
Who is Francis Bacon?
Arch Manning is set to start at quarterback for the Texas Longhorns this season. His uncle Peyton Manning played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, while his granddad Archie, uncle Eli, and father Cooper Manning all played football for this university.
Who are the Ole Miss Rebels?
The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the United States by this friendly country.
What is France?
This leader of the Mali Empire is remembered as the richest man to ever live.
Who is Mansa Musa?
After failing to get sponsorship from his home country of Portugal, Christopher Columbus discovered America while flying under the flag of this nation.
What is Spain?
Following the Glorious Revolution, these two became the monarchs of England (despite one of them being Dutch).
Who are William and Mary?
This prominent college football program is the winningest of all time.
Who are the University of Michigan Wolverines?
The Wright Brothers became the first people to ever fly a plane on December 17, 1903 in this state.
What is North Carolina?
This sultan of the Ottoman Empire is regarded as the leader responsible for its golden age.
Who is Sultan Suleiman?
Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto's claim to fame includes being the first known European to cross this river.
What is the Mississippi River?
Known as the "Sun King", this monarch is the longest ruling in European history.
Who is King Louis XIV?
Famous for his "headgear picks", this longtime ESPN College Gameday host will be retiring following the show on Saturday August 30th 2025.
Who is Lee Corso?
This state is home to the Bowling Hall of Fame.
What is Texas?