Historical Sites Trivia Questions
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At which house located just south of Martha Washington's tomb does she rest?
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mount vernon
What ancient structure, possibly constructed as early as 2800 B.C., is located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England?
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stonehenge
What is the name of the campsite where Washington's winter 1777-78 headquarters, a stone house, still stands?
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valley forge
What ancient city was preserved by volcanic debris and ash up to 23 feet deep and was first rediscovered in the late 16th century?
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pompeii
In 1954, after operating for 63 years, the immigrant station on which island in New York Harbor was closed?
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ellis island
Which Kentucky fort includes the Patton Museum of Cavalry & Armor and is famously known for storing a large amount of gold?
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fort knox
What is the name of the famous French site whose name is derived from the word 'Bastide,' meaning 'fortification'?
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bastille
At what site in Rome were gladiatorial games held for over 300 years until they were abolished in 404 A.D.?
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colosseum
On what island is 'The Lost Colony' drama an annual event at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site?
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roanoke island
Which island fort do tour boats visit every day from Charleston City Marina during the summer, attracting Civil War enthusiasts?
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fort sumter
In which state is the tourist attraction located where Jesse James was killed in St. Joseph?
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missouri
In which principality, located just west of Grimaldi, was a Paleolithic flint industry discovered?
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monaco
In which Pennsylvania city can you find Elfreth's Alley, dating back to the time of William Penn?
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philadelphia
In what Italian city did people begin excavations in 1748, 1,669 years after it was buried?
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pompeii
In which city can you find the grave of the creator of Poor Richard's Almanack at Christ Church?
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philadelphia
What is the Los Angeles site where approximately 3 million fossils have been extracted since 1907?
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la brea tar pits
Which English cathedral and pilgrimage site houses the Black Prince's knightwear and his tomb?
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canterbury
At which fort, known for being the site where the Civil War began, is Seminole Indian leader Osceola buried?
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fort sumter
Which old immigration center's museum features an audio tour narrated by Tom Brokaw?
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ellis island
In which U.S. state are the Aztec ruins that became a national monument in 1923 located?
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new mexico
In which Italian city can you find the Church of Santa Croce, which houses the tombs of Michelangelo and Machiavelli?
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florence
In which New York City site did the Cyclone roller coaster debut in 1927?
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coney island
Which ancient city in Africa, known for its historical significance and elephants, is also the birthplace of Hannibal?
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carthage
In which state has Congress met in at least 5 different capitol buildings, out of more than 10 different ones overall in the U.S.?
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pennsylvania
In which capital city was the Great Temple of the Aztecs discovered in 1978 and can now be visited?
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mexico
In which country is the famous cave art site Altamira located?
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spain
Which ancient temple complex in Cambodia was designated as a national park in 1925?
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angkor wat
In which inlet is the U.S. memorial located, as shown in the video?
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pearl harbor
What type of institution is the Lutheran Theological one located at No. 61 on the ridge known for its Civil War battle in Gettysburg?
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seminary
In 1955, Arlington House was dedicated as a memorial to which Confederate general who once lived there?
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robert e. lee
In which German city, whose name is Slavonic for 'lime tree', is Johann Sebastian Bach buried in a church?
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leipzig
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