Ancient History
WA Geography
WA at the Turn of the 20th Century
U.S. History
Random Historical Facts
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What is the name of the ancient civilization known for building pyramids in north eastern Africa?
Ancient Egypt
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What is the capital city of Washington State?
Olympia
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In what year did Washington become a state?
1889
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Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
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What year did the Titanic sink?
1912
200
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus Caesar
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Which mountain range runs through western WA and includes Mt. Rainier?
The Cascade Mountain Range
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What was a major industry in Washington State during the early 1900s?
The lumber industry
200
What document declared the independence of the American colonies from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
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Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
300
What was the name of the deadly disease that swept through Europe in the 1300s?
The Black Plague or bubonic plague
300
What is the second largest city in WA state? (second to Seattle)
Spokane
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What was the name of the Gold Rush that brough many people west to Washington?
The Klondike Gold Rush
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Which conflict was fought between the North and South in the United States?
The Civil War
300
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
400
Which ancient Greek city-state was known for its military prowess?
Sparta
400
What river forms part of the border between Washington and Oregon?
The Columbia River
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Which group of people was forced out of WA during this time period and not allowed to become U.S. citizens?
Chinese
400
What event led to the United States entering World War I?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
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Who painted the famous artwork "The Mona Lisa"?
Leonardo Da Vinci
500
What was the name of the travel and exchange of goods and ideas between the East and West that connected civilizations and fostered trade and cultural interaction?
The Silk Road
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What is Washington’s nickname?
The ________ State.
The Evergreen State
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How did the Great Northern Railway impact Washington State's economy in the early 20th century?
Growth in population and industry
500
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on to America in 1620?
The Mayflower
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When was the first iphone released? Closest exact date wins the points (month, day, year)
June 29th 2007
