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| This sport’s popularity rose after Communists frequently played it during the Chinese Civil War. This indoor sport names a type of diplomacy that the US and China engaged in during the 1970’s when players in this sport visited each other’s countries. For the point, name this Olympic sport that also became popular in post-World War Two America when many famiTliaesb lseta Trteendn pislayingP iint ign- Pthoenigr basement or garage. | (or ) |
| A speech denouncing this leader noted that “not even the Tsars created prizes they named after themselves." That speech, which denounced this then-recently deceased leader, was Nikita Khrushchev's [[KROOSH-cheffs]] “Secret Speech." Vladimir Lenin was succeeded by, for the point, wSthaalti nleader of the Soviet Union duSrtianlgin World War Two? Jughashvili | Joseph (or Joseph Vissarionovich ; Ioseb Besarionis dze ) |
| This man, permitted a charter for a Mormon settlement in Nauvoo and was the target of the speech titled “A House Divided.” This architect of the Kansas-Nebraska Act participated in a series of "Great Debates of 1858" for a seat in the Illinois Senate. For the point, name this political opponent of AbrahaDmo Luignlcaosln who lost the 1860 presidential election. | Stephen A (rnold) Ninety-Five Theses |
| Holy Roman Emperor Charles the Fifth presided over the Diet of Worms [[VURMS]] in this century. This century saw a religious reformer nail to a church door in Wittenberg to protest policies of the Catholic church. For the point, name this century in which Mar1ti6n Luther kicked off t1h5e 0P0rotestant Reformation. | th Century (accept s) |
| Marcus Reno abandoned this man after he failed to reinforce his troops with a detachment of Gatling Guns. This man and his 7th Cavalry met their demise in Montana while fighting Crazy Horse. For the point, name this losing commander during the Battle of Little Bighorn, famous for his “Last CStuasntde.r” | George Armstrong |
| This woman resigned from the Daughters of the American Revolution after they blocked Marian Anderson from performing at Constitution Hall. This presidential spouse served herself as the first chair of the U.N. Commission on Human Rights after World War II. For the poiEnt, nameR tohoiss elovnegltest-serving First LaRdoyo osfe tvheel Ut nited States, the wife of FDR. | leanor (or Anna Eleanor ) |
| This country’s Elsinore Castle is the setting of Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. This country has the oldest national flag, which is known as the Dannebrog, and which features a white Nordic cross on a red field. For the point, name this Scandinavian country, which, together with Norway Dweans minavrakded by GeDrmanamnya drukring WorDlda nWisahr II. | Kingdom of (accept ; accept Realm) |
| This thinker, who called religion the “Opium of the masses,” was critical of the Social Democrats, which he thought did not go far enough to help the working class. This man wrote The Communist Manifesto “A spectre is haunting Europe” in a work co-written with Friedrich Engels. For the point, name this GermMana rpxolitical philosopherM, tahrex author of . | Karl (or Karl Heinrich ) |
| This man's government recently oversaw two series of referenda for New Caledonian independence. This politician faces opposition from the Yellow Vest movement, and won two victories, in 2017 and 2022, due to widespread support in cities such as Strasbourg and Lyon. For the point, name this successor of François Hollande [[oh-LAHN]] and youngest French president in history. Macron Macron | Emmanuel (or Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric ) |
| This holiday was moved back one week by Franklin D. Roosevelt in an attempt to bolster retail sales. This holiday is celebrated in Canada in early October in honor of the explorer Martin Frobisher. For the point, name this holiday that was inspired by a feast between thTeh Wanakmspgaivnionagg [[wahm-pah-NOH-ahg]] people and PTilhgrainmkss. giving | (accept equivalents such as Canadian ) |
| This empire experienced a 1529 civil war between the sons of Huayna [[WHY-nah]] Capac. At the Battle of Cajamarca [[kah-hah-MAHR-kah]], this empire’s Sapa Atahualpa [[ah- tah-HWAL-pah]] was captured by Spanish forces under Francisco Pizarro. For the point, name this IAnncdaean empire centerTeda wina Cnutzincosu. yu Four Parts Four Parts | n Empire (accept ; accept Realm of the ; or Together) |
| Popé [[poh-PEH]] led the 1680 Pueblo Revolt in an attempt to kick the Spanish out of this city. This U.S. state capital was founded by Spanish explorer Don Juan de Oñate [[oh- NYAH-teh]] and named for the Spanish words for “holy faith.” For the point, name this oldest state capitSala innt ath Fee United States, the capital of New Mexico. | |
| Due to its bankruptcy during this period, Newfoundland reverted to direct control by the British Empire. This economic period was made worse by Dust Bowl conditions in the Great Plains and began after the 1929 stock market crash. For the point, name this period of economic dGersetaittu Dtieopnr tehsasti eonnded with the lead up to WDorirldty W Tahri IrIt. ies | [in Canada] (accept the " " before mentioned) |
| This leader promulgated the 709 Crackdown, jailing both lawyers and human rights activists, including Wu Gan. This leader’s government has pushed the "Belt and Road Initiative” of economic subsidies. This former governor of Fujian promoted the Hong Kong national seXciurity law. For the point, name this current paramount leader of China. | [[SHEE]] Jinping (prompt on "Jinping") |
| Commandos from this nation conducted the Raid on Entebbe in Uganda to free hostages. Anwar Sadat launched a surprise 1973 invasion of this nation on a namesake holy day. This nation occupied the Golan Heights and the Gaza Strip after the conclusion of the Six- Day War. For the point, name this present-day nation which shares its name with a historical Jewish kingdom. Israel Yīsrāʾēl | State of (or Medīnat ) |
| This man argued that voting may be equivalent to running from the “wolf to the fox” in a speech titled “The Ballot or the Bullet.” This man was assassinated in the Audubon Ballroom by three members of the Nation of Islam. For the point, name this Black nationalist leader, whMo raelcpolamce Xd his surname with a sSihnagblea lzeztter. Little | (or El-Hajj Malik El- ; or Malcolm ) |
| During a protest at this building, members of Women Strike for Peace demonstrated outside of Robert McNamara's office to oppose U.S. involvement in Vietnam. This building's Hall of Heroes honors every recipient of the Medal of Honor. For the point, identify this th building that has served as the headquarters for the Department of Defense since the mid 20 century in ArlinPgetnotna, gVoirnginia | The Life Amongst the Modocs |
| Joaquin [[WAH-keen]] Miller illustrated how natives were pushed out of their homeland due to this event in his . During this event, Samuel Bannan made a fortune during this event by buying up all the prospecting supplies in San Francisco and reselling them. For the point, name this craze sparked by the 1848 discovery of a certain mineral at CSaultitfeorr’sn iMai Gll oinld a western US state. | Rush (prompt on "Gold Rush") |
| In one speech, this leader said that the great issues of the day would not be decided by resolutions, but through "blood and iron." This leader’s editing of the Ems Telegram led to the Franco-Prussian War. For the point, name this first chancellor of a unified German Empire, who namesB ai sWmoarrldc kWar II German battleship, and the capital of North Dakota. | Otto von |
| This city gained power through the sacking of Palermo in 1063 and by helping drive the Saracens from Sardinia in 1016. This city, located downstream from Florence on the Arno River, was once considered the main port in Tuscany. For the point, name this Italian city noted for its inclined campanile [[kam-pah-NEE-lay]], more commonly referred to as its "Leaning TPoiwsaer." Pisa | (accept n Republic) |
| This man was the only Republican president to serve during the years 1934 to 1968. This former general established the interstate highway system as a means of deploying troops during the Cold War. For the point, name this U.S. President who served as the Allied Supreme Commander in EuropeE disuerninhgo Wwoerrld War Two. | Dwight D (avid) "Ike" tanzimat |
| This empire, which enacted modernization campaigns in the reforms, was dubbed the "Sick Man of Europe" during its decline in the 1800s. This empire kidnapped many young Christians from the Balkans to serve in the Janissaries. For the point, name this Islamic emOptirtoe mfoarmnerly centered around IstanbOult tionm Tuarnkey. | Empire (accept the Exalted State; prompt on "Turkish Empire" before "Turkey" is mentioned) |
| A "stand-your-ground" law in this state was used to protect a volunteer neighborhood watchman, George Zimmerman, after he killed teenager Trayvon Martin. The "Parental Rights in Education Act," dubbed by opponents as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, was passed in this state in 2021. In 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis won reelection in, for the point, which southern US state that wFlaosr aidlsao hit hard that year by Hurricane Ian? | Journal of the Plague Year |
| A 1666 fire in this city was documented in the diary of Samuel Pepys [[PEEPS]], and The Canterbury Tales Daniel Defoe wrote based on his experiences in this city. The pilgrims in depart from the Tabard Inn in this city’s borough of Southwark [[SUTH-erk]]. For the point, name this national capital where Shakespeare’s plays were perfoLromneddo ant the Globe Theater. | |
| The Battle of Kadesh between the Hittites and Egyptians was likely the largest-ever engagement using these vehicles. These wheeled vehicles may have helped enable the spread of Indo-European languages during the Bronze Age. For the point, what ancient mode of transportaCtihoanr uiosted horses and was raced at the Hippodrome and the Circus Maximus? | s |
| The Castello Plan for this island, made by surveyor Jacques Cortelyou [[kohr-tehl- YOO]], limited an early colonial settlement to its southern tip. Peter Minuit supposedly bought this island for 60 guilders from the local Lenape [[leh-NAH-peh]] people. New Amsterdam's original border was along a street named for a palisade built on this island. Wall Street is loMcaatendh aotnt,a fnor the point, what central island of New York City? | (prompt on "New York City" or "NYC") |
| In 2001, Joseph Estrada was forced to resign from this country's presidency and fled to the Malacañang [[mah-lah-kah-NYANG]] Palace. This country distanced itself from its former colonizer, the United States, under Rodrigo Duterte [[doo-TEHR-teh]]. For the point, name this Asian island couPnhtrilyi popnicnee lsed by Ferdinand MarcoPs iflriopmin Masanila. | Republic of the (accept Republika ng ) |
| A Blue one of these religious buildings was built near the Hagia Sophia in Central Istanbul. Switzerland passed a controversial referendum limiting the height of these religious buildings, which typically contain features indicating the direction of Mecca. For the point, name these places of worship, some of which were built on top of churches after the Muslim conquest oMf Sopsaqiune. Masjid | s (accept s; prompt on "Temple (s)" or "Places of Worship/Prayer" or descriptions like "Muslim Churches") |
| This crop was first successfully cultivated in Jamestown by John Rolfe, who later became the husband of Pocahontas. Along with cotton, this was the most important crop for the Southern colonies, and it made Virginia economically viable. For the point, name this cash crop grownT oinb athcec oAmerican Southeast, which is smoked in pipes or cigarettes. | |
| Iconography of beasts like Sharks and Badgers in this country are known as totemic symbols called "The Dreaming." This country’s native peoples developed didgeridoos for making music and boomerangs for hunting. For the point, name this large nation where tourists are now prohibited from climbing Ayers’ Rock, or Uluru, out of respect for its original inhabitants, commonly knownA uass tArbaoliraigines. | Commonwealth of |
| This painting was first parodied by Black photographer Gordon Parks depicting a cleaning lady in Washington, D.C. While being driven around by John Sharp, the artist of this painting became inspired by the Dibble House in Eldon, Iowa. Featuring the artist's sister and his dentist, Byron McKeeby, this is, for the point, what Depression-era Grant Wood painting depicting aA fmaremriecra cna Grroytihnigc a pitchfork? | |
| This leader commanded forces against an Ismaili Sect with nine strongholds in the an-Nusayriyah Mountains. This man sent his personal physician, Maimonides [[MY-moh- NEH-dees]], to care for a rival English general during a siege of Acre. This man signed the Treaty of Jaffa with Western crusaders led by Richard the Lionheart. For the point, name this founder of the Ayyubid dynasty of Egypt, the Muslim supreme commander during the Third Crusade. Saladin Salah ad-Din | (or An-Nasir Yusuf ibn Ayyub) |