17historyIn 1804, Lewis and Clark began the first exploration of the American west. They began their journey in St. Louis, and followed which river westward for 1,000 miles ?Show AnswerShare
3historyWhen U.S. President Zachary Taylor died in office July 9, 1850, his Vice President, from the state of New York, took over the office of President. During his term of office, he supported statehood for California, and for that the city of San Francisco thaShow AnswerShare
3historyThe hill near Jerusalem on which Jesus was crucified has two names. What are they?Show AnswerShare
4historyAfter the union of England and Scotland, in 1707 this woman became the first monarch of Great Britain and Ireland. Later in life, through overeating, she grew so fat she had to be carried. Who was she?Show AnswerShare
18historyWhat period of human culture followed the Stone Age and preceded the Iron Age?Show AnswerShare
3historyThe years between 1650 and 1750, in which European thinkers exhibited rational thought and optimism in human development, has been named two different ways. What are they?Show AnswerShare
9historyBorn on the island of Lesbos about 600 BC, she was a lyrical poet who led a circle of young female disciples in study of music and the arts. Who was she?Show AnswerShare
6historyWho was the King of France in 1789, at the beginning of the French revolutionShow AnswerShare
17historyThis English woman organized the hospital and nursing services during the Crimean War, in 1854, and later became known as the originator of modern nursing techniques. What was her name?Show AnswerShare
3historyAround 1499, which Italian navigator sailed to the West Indies, along the north coast of South America, and discovered the mouth of the Amazon river?Show AnswerShare
8historyTo the relief of millions of his subjects, which brutal world leader died on March 5, 1953?Show AnswerShare
13historyThis Italian noble family produced popes, queens of France, rulers of Florence, bankers, merchants, and patrons of learning and the arts. What was the family name?Show AnswerShare
8historyAround the time of the first World War, all the countries along the Mediterranean coast of Northern Africa were controlled by France or Great Britain, except for Libya, which was controlled by which other European nation?Show AnswerShare
8historyHe reigned over the German state of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. His people called him "The Great," for he brought great military prestige to his country after the Seven Years' War. Who was he?Show AnswerShare
