14historyAlthough accused of Nazi associations during WWII, he served as Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1972-81, then was elected President of Austria in 1986. Who was he?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
15historyThe oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the Western Hemisphere was established in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus (Christopher's brother), and today it is capital of its country. What city is it?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
17historyPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt referred to the date Dec. 7, 1941 with an ominous quotation. What happened on that date, and how did FDR refer to it?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18historyAmerica's first home made production sports car was released in 1953. What kind of car was it?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
17historyPresidential extremes: a. At 6'4", who was the tallest President? b. At 5'4", who was the shortest President?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
9historyThe Alamo was a chapel built around 1750 as part of a mission in San Antonio, Texas. From February 24 to March 6, 1836, 180 people, including Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, were killed there. During which historical event did this occur?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
10historyThey were teacher and student, and lived around 300 B.C. in Greece. One was possibly the greatest soldier of ancient times, the other was possibly the greatest thinker. Who were they?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
1historyEngland's first and second Civil Wars took place in what six-year range? Name any year, and if it's within 10 years, o.k.Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
18historyWhich city, founded in 1565, could rightfully be called the oldest existing city in the U.S.?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
14historyThis British soldier, adventurer, and writer led a rebellion of Arabs against the Ottoman Turks in World War I. Who was he and which actor played him on film?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
3historyThis war in 1853 was triggered by a dispute between France, Russia, and Turkey over control of the Holy Places in Palestine, and during this war Florence Nightingale performed her heroic nursing deeds. What was it?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
1historyWho was Queen Elizabeth's father -- the popular British King from 1936-1952?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
11historyAt the time the American colonies went to war with England, which American city had the largest population?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare
11historyWhich of the following civilizations extended furthest north? Aztecs, Mayans, or Incas?Show AnswerLearn MoreShare