Mythology and World Religion
In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods on Mount Olympus?
Zeus
Which global conflict took place between 1939 and 1945 and involved the Allies and the Axis powers?
World War II
Which is the largest continent on Earth by both area and population?
Asia
He was an American civil rights leader famous for his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Which famous Renaissance painting by Leonardo da Vinci features a woman with a mysterious smile?
Mona Lisa
In Christianity, Jesus was crucified in what city?
Jerusalem
Which series of medieval wars began in 1095 as European Christians attempted to reclaim the Holy Land?
The Crusades
Which river is the longest in the world?
The Nile River
Which British Prime Minister led the United Kingdom through most of World War II?
Winston Churchill
Which famous Renaissance artist painted the roof of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
In Jewish tradition, which eight-day festival is also known as the Festival of Lights?
Hanukkah
Which 20th-century conflict from 1955 to 1975 is sometimes referred to as America’s “longest war” before Afghanistan?
Vietnam War
Name the largest desert in the world that covers most of North Africa.
Sahara Desert
He was a Macedonian king who built an empire stretching from Greece to parts of Asia by his early 30s.
Alexander the Great
Which French Gothic cathedral, famous for its flying buttresses, suffered significant fire damage in 2019?
Which major world religion has Five Pillars, including daily prayer and fasting during Ramadan?
Islam
Which prolonged conflict between England and France, lasting from 1337 to 1453, was fought over claims to the French throne?
The Hundred Years War
In which country will you find Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level?
Nepal
Which founder of the Mongol Empire created the largest contiguous land empire in history?
Genghis Khan
Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, what white marble mausoleum is one of India's most iconic landmarks?
The Taj Mahal
Which major religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama and emphasizes the Four Noble Truths?
Buddhism
Which series of conflicts from 264 to 146 BCE were fought between Rome and Carthage, ultimately establishing Rome’s dominance in the western Mediterranean?
The Punic Wars
Often called the “Cradle of Civilization” due to the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, which modern-day country encompasses most of ancient Mesopotamia?
Iraq
Which leader of India employed nonviolent civil disobedience and led the nation to independence from British rule in 1947?
Gandhi
Which historic Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada, Spain, is renowned for its intricate Islamic architecture and gardens?
The Alhambra