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Jeopardy. World History. FJ. Europe. $100 This is the year that Christopher Columbus sailed the Atlantic Ocean in search for the new world. Europe. $200
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Jeopardy World History
Europe • $100 • This is the year that Christopher Columbus sailed the Atlantic Ocean in search for the new world.
Europe • $200 • French military and political leader during the French Revolution, who led troops to horrific defeat in Russia due to a lack of winter clothing
Europe • $300 • Sparked by the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, this conflict was the bloodiest war of all time with over 60 million casualties.
Europe • $400 • The period from January 30, 1933, when Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, to May 8, 1945 (V-E Day), the end of the war in Europe.
Europe • $500 • Formed by 6 nations that originally was called the European Economic Community, this organization now has 27 member states that act as sort of a United Nations for Europe.
North America • $100 • The year that the pilgrims migrated to the New World
North America • $200 • “The Shot heard around the World” this was the fight for independence from British rule for America
North America • $300 • Assassinated on April 14, 1865, this US president was president during the Civil War and fought for Slave emancipation.
North America • $400 • 73 seconds after liftoff, this space shuttle exploded, killing its 7 member crew and is by far the worst accident in US space history.
North America • $500 • Formed in 1945 to replace the League of Nations, this organization of countries deals to resolve international issues peacefully.
Asia • $100 • This Battle was the “Midway” point of World War 2 in the Pacific.
Asia • $200 • This occurred on December 7, 1941, “a date which will live in infamy.” Sparked US involvement in World War 2.
Asia • $300 • Started in Abu Dhabi as a concept park, this as of result of a relationship between Ferrari and Aldar Properties, this is by far the largest indoor themed park in the world.
Asia • $400 • Often referred to as D-Day, or Operation Overlord, this military action sparked what would be the demise of the Axis Power, Germany during world War 2.
Asia • $500 • Triggering the Pacific War during World War 2, this invasion by the Japanese established a puppet state, Manchukoku.
Final Jeopardy! • Ancient History • Built to house the “paraphernalia of eternity,” these structures were a symbol of status, and often were used as a burial tomb for Egyptian pharaohs.