12historyIn 1499, a Spanish explorer travelling in the Caribbean, noticed the homes of Indians built over water on stilts, which reminded him of Venice. Thus he named the country "Little Venice." What country was named in this manner?Show AnswerShare
10historyIn 1993, the Nobel Peace Prize was shared by two former political adversaries in Africa. Who are these people?Show AnswerShare
3historyThis Italian military and political leader of the late 15th century, along with his sister, was known for treachery and cruelty. In fact, he was the model for Machiavelli's The Prince. Can you name him and his sister?Show AnswerShare
3historyMany military leaders have gone on to rule a country. This person waged a personal battle against a superior enemy, then went on to rule his country, around three thousand years ago. Who was he?Show AnswerShare
1historyAccording to the opinion of President Lincoln, which best-selling 1852 novel helped bring on the American Civil War?Show AnswerShare
8historyIn1973, the first section of the BART system opened; a shuttle service between San Francisco and which other city?Show AnswerShare
20historyDuring which President's term in office did each of these historical events occur? a. U.S. hostages released from Iran? b. Stock Market crashed 1929 c. First 7 states seceded from the unionShow AnswerShare
5historyAbraham Lincoln had two vice Presidents: the first had H as an initial, and the second became President upon Lincoln's death. Who were they?Show AnswerShare
12historyIn 1838, the US government forcibly moved 15,000 members of this Indian tribe from their peaceful homes in Georgia to the Oklahoma territory. Four thousand of them died along this "Trail of Tears." Which Indian tribe was displaced in this manner?Show AnswerShare
8historyIn 1939, when a group of scientists found out that Germany was planning to build an atomic bomb, they persuaded which person to write a letter to which President to persuade him that the US develop the bomb first?Show AnswerShare
9historyIn 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail towards the west, looking for India, (or Asia), but didn't find it. However, five years later this Portuguese navigator set sail towards the East, and reached India in 1498. Who was he?Show AnswerShare
17historyIn 1966, American POW Jeremiah Denton sent a message to his superiors about prisoner treatment from the North Vietnamese military during a staged televised interview that was telecast back to the United States. What was the one-word message Denton sent byShow AnswerShare
13historyWhich of the following civilizations extended furthest north? Aztecs, Mayans, or Incas?Show AnswerShare
4historyThis city, located on the James River, was capital city of the Confederacy from 1861 to 1865, and is capital of its state today. Which city is it?Show AnswerShare
