History (Pre-1900)
When year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What is the name of the mountain range that runs through British Columbia and Alberta?
Rocky Mountains
What is often considered the inciting event that caused World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
China
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Augustus Caesar
Which Canadian province is the largest by land area?
Quebec
Which two royal family members got divorced in 1996?
Prince Charles and Princess Diana
What is the longest river in the world?
Amazon River or Nile River (experts disagree!)
What was the largest empire to ever exist?
The Mongol Empire
Which Canadian city is known as the 'City of Saints'
Montreal
What beach did Canada land on during D-Day?
Juno Beach
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Vatican City
What is the world's oldest recorded civilization
Mesopotamia
How many Canadian provinces and territories border the United States?
7 provinces and 1 territory
(Provinces = British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick)
(Territories = Yukon. It borders Alaska!)
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
Which ancient figure is often considered the founder of Western philosphy?
Socrates
Which province is known for having the world's longest coastline?
Newfound and Labrador
What is the name of the famous event where people considered John F. Kennedy prevented World War 3?
The Cuban Missile Crisis
Which mountain is the closest to the sun?
The Chimborazo Volcano