19historyThe first African slaves were brought to the colonies in America in 1619 by which nationality of Europeans?Show AnswerShare
12historyWhich Norman conqueror proclaimed himself King of England after defeating the English King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?Show AnswerShare
16historyOn July 4, 1976, as the United States was celebrating its bicentennial, which British person said, "It seems to me that Independence Day, the Fourth of July, should be celebrated in both our countries. Let Freedom Ring."?Show AnswerShare
11historyAround 4000 years BC, in the lower Tigris and Euphrates valley, the Sumerians developed a form of writing using hundreds of wedge-like strokes and characters, which were symbols for words and syllables. What was this writing called?Show AnswerShare
9historyAccording 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
18historyWhich Frenchman is credited with having laid out and designed the city of Washington, D.C.?Show AnswerShare
16historyBONUS: In 399 BC, at the age of 70, Socrates was convicted and sentenced to death by drinking poison, for what crime?Show AnswerShare
16historyDuring which President's term in office did each of these historical events occur? a British captured Washington, D.C. b. Panama Canal opened to traffic? c. After the Russians invaded a foreign country this President reacted by imposing a grain imbargo aShow AnswerShare
7historyWhat country, part of the British empire, has been called "The Jewel in the Crown"?Show AnswerShare
15historyWhich Virginia resident was commander-in-chief of the Continental army during the American Revolution?Show AnswerShare
1historyIn 1891 Mr. W.L. Judson invented a small metalic object that most people make use of, men a bit more than women. What was it?Show AnswerShare
19historyWhich person immediately preceded Henry VIII as reigning monarch of England?Show AnswerShare
