Space: The Final Frontier | US States and Capitals | Great Empires | Grammar | Miscellaneous |
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The Milky Way
What is the name of the galaxy Earth is located in?
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Austin, TX
This capital sits in the heart of Texas, but very much "keeps it weird"
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Egypt
Given how early this kingdom rose to power, you might say this early north-African empire was the "tip of the pyramid."
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Article
"A", "An," and "The" are classified as this type of grammar.
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The Afghan Dreamers
Breaking conventional roles in their country, this team of 6 young women formed a now famous robotics team that helped spread the importance of STEM in their country.
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Pluto
They told this former planet "That's Ruff" when they downgraded it to a dwarf planet in 2006.
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Albany, NY
Most people think it's New York City, but the actual capital of the Empire State is further north.
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Greece
Despite the war between Athens and Sparta, this ancient empire did introduce the idea of democracy to the world.
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Prepositions
Under, Inside, Between are examples of this type of grammar.
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Muhammad
This man, now known as "The Prophet" had a dream from Allah and wrote it down in what is now called "The Quran" which forms the basis of Islam.
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Meteorite
What is the name for a piece of rock from space that makes impact with the Earth?
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Columbus, OH
Named after the famous explorer that crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, you'd think this Ohio capital would be closer to a body of water.
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Rome
Greek philosopher Plato might have written "Republic" but it was this world-conquering empire that had a republic government, that is until Emperor Commodus came along.
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Power
"Dyna" is the latin origin for...
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Bye Bye Plastic Bags.
This group is working to keep grocery bags out of marine habitats.
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The Hubble Telescope
This space telescope, launched in 1990, has helped astronomers see space more clearly, and helped them understand more clearly how planets and galaxies
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Olympia, WA
It's not where the White House is, but this state capital is located in Washington.
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Babylon
This early Mesopotamian empire can take credit for the first list of laws, known as Hammurabi's Code.
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Had brought
What is the past participle for the word "Bring"
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Perseverance
This is the name of the robot that just landed on Mars, and is also a trait of people that keep going when things get tough.
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Jupiter
This planet has 79 moons, although 26 are awaiting official names.
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Phoenix, AZ
Without giving you the name of the state, which US state capital would Fawkes from Harry Potter feel most comfortable living in?
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Zhou Dynasty
This Chinese dynasty rules for nearly 1,000 years and is responsible for building The Great Wall of China
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Peace
"Pac" is the latin origin for...
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Rhyme and Reason
What are the names of the two princesses they are trying to get to in "The Phantom Tollbooth"
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