Ancient History
When specifying a year, what does B.C./B.C.E. and C.E./A.D. stand for?
B.C.(E). = Before Christ OR Before Common Era
C.E. / A.D. = Anno Domini OR Common Era
What is the cycling competition that occurs every year in France?
Tour De France
What year was Canada formed?
1867
The Philippines
Which Ancient culture originated the Olympic games?
The Ancient Greeks
What is the name of this famous museum located in Paris, France, which holds many of the most famous works of history, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.
The Louvre
What was the name of the first female pilot who attempted to fly around the world in 1937 but ultimately disappeared?
Amelia Earhart
In which traditional wedding ceremony does the groom step on an empty glass?
Jewish weddings
What was the written communication of Ancient Egyptians called?
Hieroglyphics
What country invented Halloween?
Ireland
Which famous wall was destroyed in 1989?
The Berlin Wall
When, where, and what were the Stone Riots?
June 1969 in Greenwich Village of New York City.
It was a demonstration by members of the LGBTQ+ community against a police raid, demanding greater recognition for the rights and needs for those within the community.
Who studied under Socrates?
Plato
What is the celebration that occurs in late-September until early-October every year in Germany, which celebrates Bavarian traditions, beer, and socializing with friends and family?
Oktoberfest
Who was the pope from June 1963 until his death in August 1978, and was responsible for the Second Vatican Council?
Pope Paul VI
What is the national sport of Brazil?
Soccer?
This 'King of Macedon' was responsible for the conquering of the Persian Empire.
Alexander the Great
In what city was Pizza invented?
Naples, Italy
The assassination of this political figure marked the beginning of World War 1
Franz Ferdinand
What Islamic holiday is considered the holy month of fasting, introspection and prater, and when Muslim's believe Muhammad received the Quran?
Ramadan