Lost and Found
What ancient city, famously destroyed by a volcanic eruption in AD 79, was rediscovered in the 18th century?
Pompeii.
Who is famously quoted as saying "Et tu, Brute?" before succumbing to assassination in 44 BC?
Julius Caesar.
Which Japanese dish consists of rice topped with various ingredients, such as raw fish, vegetables, and nori (seaweed)?
Sushi.
Texas
Which country is the largest in the world?
Russia
The Rosetta Stone, instrumental in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs, was discovered in 1799 in which country?
Egypt
Which aviation pioneer is said to have remarked "I see black light" before dying in a plane crash in 1935?
Amelia Earhart.
What is the name of the Middle Eastern dip made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic?
Hummus.
Which state’s capital is Tallahassee?
Florida
What U.S. state is home to Acadia National Park?
Maine
The Terracotta Army, a collection of sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, was discovered in 1974 in which country?
China
Which American president's reported last words were "Thomas Jefferson survives"?
John Adams (died on the same day as Thomas Jefferson, July 4, 1826).
What is the name of the Greek yogurt-based sauce typically served with grilled meat or as a dip with vegetables?
Tzatziki.
Which state’s capital is Sacramento?
California
Actor Steve Carell plays what memorable character in the popular TV series “The Office”?
Michael Scott
The ancient city of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911, is located in which South American country?
Peru
Which famous composer said, "Friends applaud, the comedy is over."
Beethoven
What French dish consists of snails cooked in garlic butter?
Escargot.
Which states capital is Olympia?
Washington
What sport was featured on the first curved U.S. coin in 2014?
Baseball
In which country were the Dead Sea Scrolls discovered in caves near Qumran between 1946 and 1956?
Israel (West Bank region).
Which French queen reportedly said, "Pardon me, sir. I did not do it on purpose" before being guillotined during the French Revolution?
Marie Antoinette.
In which country would you find poutine, a dish made of French fries topped with cheese curds and gravy?
Canada.
Which state’s capital is Lansing?
Michigan
What is Prince Harry’s official first name?
Henry
In 1974, archaeologists discovered the remains of the palace of Knossos, associated with which ancient civilization on the island of Crete?
Minoan civilization.
Which soldier, who is best known for leading Britain to victory in World War II, last words were "I'm bored with it all".
Winston Churchill
What is the name of the Middle Eastern dish made of ground chickpeas or fava beans, shaped into balls or patties and fried?
Falafel.
Which state’s capital is Carson City?
Nevada
M&M’S Fruit Chews would eventually become what popular candy?
Starburst