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 AnswerShare
18historyWhich city, founded in 1565, could rightfully be called the oldest existing city in the U.S.?Show AnswerShare
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 AnswerShare
7historyWhat 12th century Archbishop of Canterbury, killed by king's men, is featured in plays by T.S. Eliot (Murder in the Cathedral) and the French playwright Jean Anouilh?Show AnswerShare
2historyWhich 20th Century political leader's motto was, "Never Give In. Never Give In. Never. Never. Never."Show AnswerShare
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 AnswerShare
3historyAround 1790 Spanish explorers, and later Captain George Vancouver, discovered the San Juan Islands, located today in which state?Show AnswerShare
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 AnswerShare
13historyOut of fear of being mugged, which person shot four black teenagers on a subway in New York City in the mid- 1980's?Show AnswerShare
16historyIn 1715 the English Parliament enacted a law requiring any group of twelve or more people gathered to disturb the peace to disperse within one hour. What was this law called?Show AnswerShare
13historyOn June 28, 1914, a young man named Gavril Princip darted out of a crowd in a Bosnian city and fired two bullets into a car, killing two passengers. Who were they?Show AnswerShare
5historyEach of these events occurred in years ending with "3": a. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky died and Cole Porter was born? b. One of the most popular films of the year was Little Women starring Katharine Hepburn c. British government ordered a 3-day work week toShow AnswerShare
18historyWhen founded in 1703, it was the first Russian city modeled after western European cities. Identify it by its name in 1703.Show AnswerShare
