Animals
Native to China, this black and white bear has a diet that consists almost entirely of bamboo leaves, stems, and shoots.
What is a Giant Panda.
In 1953, she made history when an estimated 27 million people tuned in to watch her coronation on television.
Who was Queen Elizabeth II.
This official state pie of Florida relies on a specific type of green citrus fruit.
What is Key Lime Pie.
This French military leader and emperor conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century before his final defeat in the Battle of Waterloo.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte.
Stretching across northern Africa, this massive desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
What is the Sahara.
This mammal the size of a small dog can roll itself into a completely protected, armored ball.
What is an Armadillo.
In 1955, this medical researcher became a national hero after developing the first safe and effective vaccine for polio.
Who was Jonas Salk.
This classic Italian dessert consists of ladyfingers dipped in coffee and layered with whipped mascarpone cheese and cocoa.
What is Tiramisu.
This 19th-century conflict between the Northern and Southern states remains the deadliest war on American soil.
What is the American Civil War.
This transcontinental nation spans 11 different time zones and is the largest country in the world by land area.
What is Russia.
This slow-moving mammal spends most of its life hanging upside down in the trees of the rainforest.
What is a Sloth.
This woman's refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955 became a pivotal catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.
Who was Rosa Parks.
This cake is traditionally decorated with purple, green, and gold sugar for Mardi Gras and contains a tiny plastic baby hidden inside.
What is a King Cake.
This massive architectural wonder was constructed in India in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favorite wife.
What is the Taj Mahal.
This European capital city is completely surrounded by another country - namely Italy - and is the smallest independent state in the world.
What is Vatican City.
This semi-aquatic mammal, known for its duck bill and beaver tail, is one of the very few mammals that lays eggs.
What is a Platypus.
This World War II general served as the 34th President of the United States. His campaign slogan was, "I Like Ike."
Who was Dwight D. Eisenhower.
This decadent chocolate cake is named after an American baker and not a European country.
What is German Chocolate Cake.
In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter made headlines when he discovered the intact tomb of this Egyptian pharoah.
Who was King Tutankhamun (or King Tut).
Known for its high salinity that allows swimmers to float effortlessly, this landlocked lake borders Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank.
What is the Dead Sea.
To protect its skin from the African sun, this massive "river horse" secretes a pink fluid that acts as sunscreen.
What is a Hippopotamus.
This amusement park opened in Anaheim, California in 1955 and forever changed the theme park industry.
What is Disneyland.
This elegant French dessert is an eggy, aerated dish that relies on whipped egg whites to puff up in the oven.
What is a Souffle.
Code named "Operation Overlord," this massive June 6, 1944 allied invasion of Normandy marked a major turning point in World War II.
What is D-Day.
This towering peak located in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.
What is Mount Kilimanjaro.