7historyThis kind of dance originated in Europe in the 17th Century, but by about 1815, it became the most popular dance in the ballrooms of Europe. What was it?Show AnswerShare
7historya. Which 19th century Austrian monk is noted for his experimental work on heredity? b. What kind of plant did he use in his basic work on heredity?Show AnswerShare
10historyHe lived around 500 B.C. He was a teacher and philosopher, and held minor government posts throughout his life. He encouraged a system of government and morality based on the happiness of the people rather than the pleasure of the rulers. He is still wellShow AnswerShare
6historyNovember 22, 1963: was Jackie Kennedy sitting to the left or right of her husband in the car in Dallas?Show AnswerShare
7historyWhich woman, leader of the Phillipines, was called Time Magazine's Woman of the Year in 1986?Show AnswerShare
7historyAccording to the Roman Catholic Church, this person arrived in Rome around the year 42 A.D., was martyred in around the year 67, and is considered the founder of the Church in Rome. Who is he?Show AnswerShare
17historyIn April, 1982, war broke out between two very unlikely enemies, countries located almost 7,000 miles apart, in a neutral location. Who were the opponents, and generally where did they fight?Show AnswerShare
16historyJune 29, 1995 - The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis successfully docked with the Russian space station called what?Show AnswerShare
16historyAfter the death of President John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson was sworn-in as President in what unusual setting?Show AnswerShare
1historyWho was the British Prime Minister in 1938 who believed that Hitler was a rational statesman, and who tried to appease Hitler, but without much success?Show AnswerShare
18historyWhen 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
11historyThe 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 AnswerShare
8historyThe father of Queen Elizabeth II was king of Britain from 1936 until 1952. What was his name?Show AnswerShare
15historyThis 18th century radical French political leader helped execute thousands of people without trial during the Reign of Terror. After a public reaction against his extreme policies, he was executed without trial himself. Who was he?Show AnswerShare
18historyOne of the most evil rulers of all time lived in Romania around 1460, and was known for killing thousands of his enemies in a cold blooded manner. His name was Vlad, sometimes known as Vlad the Impaler, but the people called him by the Romanian name for tShow AnswerShare
