1. The first real evidence of civilization in my country dates from the Neolithic or 5^th millennium BC.
2. The Celts inhabited my country from roughly 600 BC until 100 AD.
3. During World War I my country was invaded and occupied by Germany.  During World War II my country was unable to maintain its neutrality as it was occupied once again by Germany.
4. In 1957 my country became one of the founding members of the European Economic Community (later the European Union).
5. My country is one of the smallest countries in Europe, and ranked 170^th in size of all the 194 independent countries of the world.
6. I am ranked second richest country in the world by per capita (Forbes Magazine).
7. My country’s motto is “We want to remain what we are” (translated).
8. What country am I?

1. When the first European explorers arrives, the most populous tribes in my state were Algonquain peoples, which include the Ottawa, the Ojibwe, and the Potawatomi.
2. The first permanent European settlement was founded in 1668 on the site where Pere Jacques Marquette established Sault Ste. Marie as a base for Catholic missions.
3. My name in Ojibew means “Large Water” or “Large Lake.”
4. My state has the longest freshwater coastline of any political subdivision in the world.
5. Henry Ford’s development of the moving assembly line in Highland Park marked the beginning of a new era in transportation.
6. The nine largest reported ancestries in my state are:  German, Irish, English, Polish, French/French Canadian, Dutch, Italian, Scottish, and Swedish.
7. My state is a leading grower of fruit in the U.S., including blueberries, cherries, apples, grapes and peaches.
8. What state am I?

1. There is evidence that Native Americans inhabited my state in prehistoric times, howver, by the time European settlers began entering my state, there were no major Native American settlements.  Instead, the Shawnee and Cherokee used my state for hunting grounds.
2. Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis were born in my state.
3. I am known for thoroughbred horses, horse racing, bluegrass music, and college basketball.
4. I rank 4th among U.S. states in the number of automobiles and trucks assembled.
5. Though only 10.5% of my residents are Roman Catholic, Bardstown was the first center of Catholicism west of the Appalachian Mountains.
6. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  Thomas Merton was a monk at Abbey of Gethsemani.  Who is Merton?
7. What state am I?

 1.       Humans have inhabited my country since the late Paleolithic days.

2.       From 800-1066 my inhabitants traveled abroad on longships, as raiders, explorers, settlers and traders.

3.       In 1349, half of my population was killed by the Black Death.

4.       I have a unitary parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy.

5.       I am famous for my fjords.

6.       I have the fourth highest per capita income in the world with universal health care and partially paid college.

7.       Roald Dahl’s parents were from my country.

8.       What country am I?

1.     1. I was originally a small fishing village named Edo.

2.     2. In 1603, I became the center of my country’s military government and by the 18^th century I was one of the world’s largest cities with a population over one million.

3.     3. I have been described as one of the three “command centers” for the world economy, along with New York City and London.

4.     4. I hosted the 1964 Summer Olympics and am currently bidding to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.

5.     5. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  Yoko Ono and Olivia de Havilland were born in my city.  Why are these people famous?

6.     6. What city and country am I?

1.     1. Some of my original inhabitants included the Crow, Arapaho, Lakota, ad Shoshone.

2.     2. In the language of my native peoples, my name means “at the big river flat.”

3.     3. My first known European visitor was John Colter in the late 1700’s.

4.     4. The continental divide runs north-south across the central part of my state in an area called the Great Basin.

5.     5. I am dominated by mountain ranges.

6.     6. Millions of people visit my parks each year.

7.     7. I am the least populated state in my country.

8.     8. What state am I?

1. My country contains some of the oldest archaeological and human fossils sites in the world.
2. Evidence of Bantu-speaking peoples were present by the 4^th or 5^th century AD or CE.
3. My country has 11 official languages.
4. Bartolomeu Dias led the first European voyage to my country in 1487.
5. In the 19^th-century, the discovery of diamonds and gold triggered the Anglo-Boer War and the Boers and British fought for control of my country’s mineral wealth.
6. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  Who were the Boers?
7. My country’s motto translates to:  ‘Unity in Diversity.’
8. What country am I?

1. Archaeologists have discovered artifacts dating from about 11200 BC to 300 BC here.
2. Due to my diverse geography, I have been inhabited by several Native American tribes: Pueblo People, Ute Nation, Arapaho Nation, and Cheyenne Nation.
3. In a 2007 study, my state was found to have the lowest percent of obese people in the country.
4. I am the least populous state with a franchise in each of the major professional sports leagues.
5. If you get a chance to visit me, don’t miss the Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum.
6. My nickname is the Centennial State.
7. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  Name the facility whose  mission is "to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead the...in service to our nation."
8. What state am I?

1. When my Native Americans first arrived in what is now my land more than 13,000 years ago, they were hunter gatherers living in a Pleistocene glacial landscape.
2. By the time the first European explorers, Marquette & Jolliet, visited me in 1673, my Native Americans were largely settled farmers with complex economic, social, and political systems.
3. I was part of a territory known as LaLouisiane, and European traders were interested in lead and furs obtained by the Native Americans.
4. The first American settlers officially moved into what is now my state in June 1833.
5. I am often called the “Food Capital of the World” and have been routinely listed as one of the safest states in which to live.
6. I am the birthplace of President Herbert Hoover, Artist Grant Wood, and Super Bowl MVP, Kurt Warner.
7. What state am I?

1. I was originally settled by nomadic tribal societies in the uninhabitable desert.
2. I became part of the Ottoman Empire in the 16^th century.
3. Before 1938 I was considered one of the poorest countries in the world, relying on limited agriculture and pilgrimage revenues.  After 1938, oil provided my country with economic prosperity and strong political power internationally.
4. My national anthem is:  “Long live the King.”
5. The king combines legislative, executive, and judicial functions.  He is also the prime minister.
6. I am the founding member of OPEC. 
7. Football (soccer) is the national sport in my country. 
8. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  If you get a chance to visit me, try to catch Medain Saleh.  Describe this tourist attraction.
9. What country am I?

1. I am a natural location for a settlement due to my bluffs rising from the Mississippi River.
2. I was first settled by the Mississippian Culture and then the Chickasaw Indian tribe.
3. The first European explorers to reach me were Spaniard Hernando de Soto and Frenchman Sieur de La Salle.
4. I was named after the ancient capital of Egypt on the Nile River.
5. My state seceded from the Union in June of 1861.
6. I am home to the headquarters of FedEx Corporation.
7. EXTRA, EXTRA, Credit:  I am home to Graceland.  What is this?
8. EXTRA, EXTRA, Credit:  What is special about the location of the National Civil Rights Museum?
9. What city and state am I?

1. I am the world’s oldest continent.
2. There was between 4000-8000 native peoples living in my area at the time of the First Fleet.  The First Fleet is the name given to the 11 ships which sailed from Great Britain in 1787 to establish the first European colony in my area.
3. By 1820 there were only a few hundred indigenous people left in my area.
4. I am home to cassowaries, echidras, and wombats.
5. My country is home to the world’s largest reef system.
6. My nickname is “The Harbour City.”
7. When you visit, you must see my Opera House.
8. What city and country am I?
   

1. In Pre-Columbian times I was inhabited by the Calusa people.
2. In 1521, Juan Ponce de León became the first European to visit me.
3. My original Spanish name was Cayo Hueso.
4. I am an archipelago of about 1700 islands. 
5. During the American Civil War, my state seceded and joined the Confederacy.  I, however, remained in U.S. Union hands because of my Naval base.
6. Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams are two notable writers who are closely associated with me.
7. The Seven-Mile Bridge can be found here.  I was one of the longest bridges in the world when I was built in 1982.
8. Where am I?

a. I was officially founded in 1866, however, my history and the ruling Grimaldi family dates back centuries.

b. My name means “Mount Charles” in Italian.

c. I am a city-state.

d. I am located on the French Riviera on the Mediterranean Sea.

e. I am known for my casino and gambling.

f. I have been featured in many films and television series, for example, To Catch a Thief, Never Say Never Again, and Golden Eye.

g. What City and Country am I?

1.  French explorers, fur trappers, and traders arrived in my area by the 1690’s, some making settlements amid the Native Americans villages along the bayou.

2.  I was founded in 1718 by the French.  I was named after Philippe II, who was Regent of France.

3.  I was handed over to the Spanish in 1763 and then reverted back to French control in 1801.

4.  Napoleon sold me to the U.S. in 1803 causing my city to grow quickly with American, French, Creole, Irish, German and African immigrants.

5. Some of my nicknames include, “The Crescent City” and “The Big Easy”.

6.  On August 29, 2005, my city suffered a major hurricane which caused what has been called “the largest civil engineering disaster in the history of the United States.”

7.  What city and state am I?

a. The Arawakan Taino people moved into me from Hispaniola and Cuba around the 7^th century A.D.
b. The Spaniards who followed Columbus took most of the indigenous people off into slavery.  The rest of the natives were wiped out by exposure to diseases to which they had no immunity.
c. In 1670 King Charles II granted the islands to the Lords Propietors of the Carolinas, who rented the islands from the king with rights of trading, tax, and appointing governors.
d. During this time, I became a haven for pirates, including the infamous Blackbeard.  To restore order, I became a British crown colony in 1718.
e. Junkanoo, a street parade with music occurs in my country every Boxing Day (December 26).
f. I am an English-speaking country consisting of 29 islands, 661 cays, and 2,387 islets (rocks).
g. My economy is mostly based on tourism and shipping.
h. What country am I?

1. At the time European explorers arrived in my state, the most populous and influential tribes were:  Algonquain (Ottawa), Anishnabe (Chippewa), and the Potawatomi.
2. I have the longest freshwater shoreline in the world.
3. Forest covers nearly 52% of my state, and I am home to four National Forests.
4. I have more public golf courses than any other state in my country.
5. My state is my country’s largest producer of cherries.
6. What state am I?
   

1. I was founded by Birger Jarl in around 1250 in order to protect my country from invaders coming by sea.
2. My city suffered through the Black Death from 1713-1714.
3. I am the largest city and capital of my country.
4. The central part of my city consists of 14 islands.
5. I am home to three UNESCO World Heritage sites and was named the 1998 European City of Culture.
6. What city and country am I?
   

1. When Europeans arrived in my state in 1539, they met the Sobaipuri who are believed to be the original native inhabitants.
2. The Spanish explorer, Coronado, entered my state in 1540-1542 in search of Cibola – “The Seven Cities of Gold.”
3. Languages spoken in my state:  74% English, 20% Spanish, and 2% Navajo.
4. The Sonoran Desert is located in my state.
5. Saguaro are native to my state.
6. February 14, 1912 is an important day in my history.
7. What state am I?

1. Archaeological evidence of inhabitation of my city dates back to 3000 BC.
2. The Ohlone people were present when Gaspar de Portola, a Spanish explorer and first European to visit me, arrived here in 1769.
3. The Gold Rush in 1848 transformed my city into the largest on the West Coast at the time.
4. I am famous for my hills, cable cars, a large suspension bridge, and Chinatown.
5. Tourism is the backbone of my economy.
6. Tony Bennett sings about ‘leaving his heart’ here.
7. What city and state am I?

1. From the ninth to the twelfth century I developed into a city state. 
2. My strategic location at the head of the Adriatic made me a naval and commercial power in the tenth century. 
3. The plague killed a third of my citizens in the early 1600’s.
4. I am built on an archipelago of 118 islands connected by about 400 bridges.  The Rialto bridge is the oldest and most famous in my city.
5. I was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
6. The Grand Canal, St. Mark’s Square, and Doge’s Palace are famous landmarks in my city.
7. What city am I?

1. The Europeans settled me as a fur trading center in 1614.
2. In 1857 I became home to the first landscaped park in my country.
3. I am the most populated city in my country.
4. According to 2005 census estimates, the five largest groups of immigrants in my city are:  Puerto Ricans, Italians, West Indians, Dominicans, and Chinese.
5. I am a popular tourist destination due to the wide variety of entertainment opportunities, shopping, restaurants, and landmarks available.
6. One of my most famous landmarks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was designed by French sculptor, Frédéric Bartholdi. 
7. I am often called “The City that Never Sleeps.”
8. What city am I?

1. I was an ancient trading center between the Eastern and Western worlds.
2. I am located on the Persian Gulf within the Arabian Desert.
3. Most of my people pray at Mosques and have 99 names for God, one of which is Allah.
4. I am an important tourist destination and am home to the largest man-made harbor in the world, located in the port, Jebel Ali.
5. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  A famous landmark in my country is the Burj Al Arab.  Please describe this landmark.
6. What city am I?
   

1. In 1630 Puritan colonists from England founded my city.

2. During the late eighteenth century, I was the site of several major historical events.

3. I am located on the Shawmut Peninsula.

4. I am the capital of my state.

5. My city is home to many colleges and universities that have a major impact on my city's economy.  I am known as the "Athens of America."

6. I am home to the oldest Major League Baseball Stadium still in use.

7. What city am I?

1. I am the capital of my country.
2. I am a major tourist destination and have four World Heritage Sites within my city limits.
3. Over 30,000 of my residents were killed by the Germans during the Blitz of World War II.
4. I am home to the largest “Observation Wheel in the World.”
5. Charles Dickens wrote of life in my city during the Victorian Era.
6. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit: When in my city, people ride The Tube. What is this?
7. What city and country am I?

1. Native American hunting parties camped in my area 12,000 years ago.
2. I was created by glaciers and my mountains are an excellent example of alpine topography.
3. I am a National Park that was established on February 26, 1929 and later expanded in 1950.
4. I became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in September 1978.
5. People visit me ‘faithfully’ to camp, hike, fish, horseback ride and take in my natural beauty.
6. What park am I?

1. There are two legends as to how my city was founded.  One says that I was founded by Hercules.  The other says I was founded by Hannibal.
2. I am located in Europe on the Mediterranean Sea.
3. Most of the people in my country are Roman Catholic.
4. The official language of my region is Catalan.  Most people also speak Castilian.
5. I was host to the 1992 Summer Olympics
6. Antoni Gaudi was a famous architect whose buildings can be seen throughout my city.
7. When you visit my city, don’t forget to try the tapas.
8. What city and country am I?

1. I am the capital of my country. 
2. My city’s plan was created by architect and urban planner, Pierre Charles L’Enfant.
3. I am home to many national landmarks (including a National Mall that doesn’t include much shopping), which makes me a popular tourist destination.
4. I am home to a famous house whose first residents were John and Abigail.
5. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  My city’s motto is Justitia Omnibus.  What does this mean?
6. What city am I?

1. The Bribri and Boruca have ties to ancient tribes and who still inhabit the mountains in the southern part of my country.
2. I never fought for independence from Spain.  On September 15, 1821, the Spanish were defeated in the Mexican War of Independence and independence was declared for all the countries of my region.
3. According to the New Economics Foundation, my country ranks first in the Happy Planet Index and is the “greenest” country in the world.
4. The Nicoya Peninsula of my country is considered one of the Blue Zones in the world, where people commonly live actives lives past the age of 100 years.
5. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  My country’s motto is “Pura Vida.”  What does this mean?
6. What country am I?

1. Prior to the arrival of Europeans, I was the location of the Lanape Indian village Shackamaxon.
2. Europeans arrived in me in the early 1600’s with the first settlements founded by the Dutch, English, and Swedish.
3. I was the temporary capital of my country from 1790-1800.
4. Like many cities, I have foods that I am known for.  For example, hoagies, scrapple, soft pretzels, water ice, Tastykake and most importantly, cheesesteak.
5. My city has many historical sites.  If you visit me, you will want to see the Edgar Allen Poe National Historic Site, Betsy Ross House, and Independence Hall.
6. What city and state am I?

 

1. I am the capital of my country.
2. One of my nicknames is “The Eternal City.”
3. I am located on the Tiber River.
4. I am a popular tourist destination with many famous landmarks such as:  Villa Borghese, Circus Maximus, The Pantheon, and The Trevi Fountain.
5. I was host to the 1960 Summer Olympic Games.
6. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  What is special about and La Bocca della Verità?  What does this mean?
7. What city and country am I?

1. I am the capital of my country.
2. I was host to the 1900 and 1924 Summer Olympic Games.
3. In June 1940, my city fell to German occupation forces until being liberated in August 1944.
4. I am a popular tourist destination—with over 30 million foreign visitors per year.
5. EXTRA EXTRA Credit:  One of my attractions is the Louvre.  What is this and what is special about it?
6. What city and country am I?

 



1. I am named after a popular general whose battle cry “Remember the Alamo” became legend.
2. In 1961 I became home to NASA’s “Manned Spacecraft Center”.
3. I am the fourth largest city in population in the United States.
4. I am a multicultural city with 21% of my metropolitan area residents being born outside the United States.
5. I have several nicknames:  H-Town, Space City, and Bayou City.
6. “The Ballpark at Union Station” is the hallmark of my downtown.
7. What city and state am I?