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| This city's Corriganville Movie Ranch was used as a hub of Western film until it was converted to a park following it being burned in wildfires. This city is overlooked by the Burro Flats site, where members of the (+) Chumash Tribe would celebrate the winter solstice, and which is situated near the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. This city, with Thousand Oaks, forms the eastern border of Ventura County, and it was the relocated site of the (*) Rodney King Trial. For the points, name this city in suburban Los Angeles home to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. | Simi Valley, California |
| This building was heavily used in the filming of Cobra Verde, a movie which is based on a novel called The Viceroy of Ouidah. This building is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site with Ussher Fort and Osu Castle, and its Dutch capture forced a (+) Portuguese withdrawal to São Tomé. This building is the oldest built by Europeans in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as the first trading post on the (*) Gulf of Guinea. For the points, name this historic castle in Ghana where thousands of slaves were sent to the Americas. | Elmina Castle (accept Castelo de São Jorge da Mina) |
| A historic province of this name included Mount Miwa, which hosts the Ōmiwa Shrine that near the city of Sakurai, as well as many Kofun period tombs. One battleship with this name had the (+) Musashi as her sister ship and was the heaviest and most armed battleship in history. A period with this name featured emperors who ruled from what is now Nara Prefecture. Designating a group that comprises nearly 98% of its country's population, this is, (*) for the points, what name used for the ethnic group forming most of the population of Japan? | Yamato (accept Yamato Period) |
| This city's official motto, "A Slice of the Good Life," comes from the fact it regularly produces the world's largest watermelons. This city's name was referenced in a speech with the line "I still believe in a place called [this city]," which was used at the (+) 1992 Democratic National Convention. That speech referencing this city, which is also the hometown of the Huckabee Family, was used by a president who moved between this city and (*) Hot Springs in his childhood. For the points, name this city in Arkansas, the birthplace of Bill Clinton. | Hope, Arkansas |
| This polity was the site of an "awakening" led by Sheikh Abdul Sattar Abu Risha. This polity was the site of Operation Phantom Fury, which was executed in retaliation for an ambush that killed contractors from (+) Blackwater in its city of Fallujah. This polity's capital of Ramadi, forming the western edge of the "Sunni Triangle," was captured by ISIS at the (*) southeastern extent of their territorial apex. For the points, name this westernmost and largest governorate of Iraq. | Al-Anbar Governorate (accept Anbar Awakening) |
| According to the Nation of Islam, one island in this archipelago is the alleged home of Yakub, a scientist who created the European race. That island in this archipelago also includes the Cave of the Apocalypse, where the (+) Book of Revelation was allegedly received. Kos and Patmos are islands in this archipelago where Chares of Lindos erected a statue of Helios, one of the Seven (*) Ancient Wonders of the World. For the points, name this archipelago in far southeastern Greece that includes Rhodes. | Dodecanese |
| The Kedukan Bukit Inscription was discovered in this city on the banks of the Musi River. A battle that occurred in this city resulted in the defeat of notorious pirate Chen Zuyi at the hands of (+) Zheng He. This city was targeted during Operation Meridian and Operation Boomerang, which destroyed its Japanese-run oil refineries. This city was the seat of an empire that declined due to attacks by the the Javanese Singhasari and (*) Chola kingdoms. For the points, name this city that served as Srivijaya's capital, the second-largest in Sumatra. | Palembang |
| This city’s Kattenstoet, or “cat parade,” honors the history of throwing cats off of its Cloth Hall, which was a hub of its linen industry. The brutal Battle of Passchendaele occurred in this city and was centered at a junction of the (+) Bruges-to-Kortrijk railroad. This city, which is the largest situated in the southwest of West Flanders, was where mustard gas was first used, and another battle in this city ended the (*) “Race to the Sea.” For the points, name this Belgian city near the French border, the site of multiple World War One battles. | Ypres [[EE-pruh]] (be lenient on pronunciation; or Leper; accept Battle of Ypres) |
| A modern region named Butana was historically known as the "island of [this city]," which included artifical water catchments called hafirs. This city, which was also known as Saba, was termed the "the Birmingham of Africa" for its (+) ironworking. This city, though not in Egypt or Mesoamerica, has the world's highest concentration of pyramids, at over two hundred. Situated on the last cataract of the Nile, this is, (*) for the points, what ancient city in modern-day Sudan, the former capital of the Kingdom of Kush? | Meroë |
| This city, with Congonhas and Diamantina, forms one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Serra do Espinhaço. This city’s Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is noted for its baroque-rococo design made by (+) Aleijadinho, and it was once Latin America’s largest city in the 1700s. This city, formerly known as Vila Rica, has a modern name translating to (*) “Black Gold.” For the points, name this former hub of mining in Brazil, which served as the first capital of Minas Gerais before it was replaced by Belo Horizonte. | Ouro Preto (accept Vila Rica before mentioned) |
| This city’s St. Mary's Church epitomizes the Brick Gothic style of design, inspiring nearby churches in cities such as Wismar. This city, situated on the Trave River, served as the main departure point for migrants to the Livonian Order’s Baltic conquests. (+) This city, the only German one in the five “Glories of the Empire,” lies roughly equidistant from Rostock and (*) Kiel. For the points, name this German city on the Baltic Sea, the most powerful in the Hanseatic League. | Hanseatic City of Lübeck |
| This ethnicity was the most common among those targeted by the World War One-era Castle Mountain Internment Camp, now located in Banff National Park. People of this ethnicity were encouraged to migrate to the aspen parkland belt of the (+) Prairie Provinces by Dr. Josef Oleskow. People of this ethnicity in one country primarily came from the regions of Bukovina and Galicia, then ruled by Austria-Hungary. (*) For the points, name this largest eastern-European ethnic group in Canada, people who originated in the "breadbasket of Europe." | Ukrainians (or Ukrainian-Canadians) |
| It’s not in Maine, but his city is the largest of a region known as “Vacation Land,” which also includes Port Clinton, the “walleye capital of the world.” This city lies at the end of a namesake river where William Crawford unsuccessfully tried to destroy (+) Indian villages during the Revolutionary War. One venue in this city contains Top Thrill Dragster, the world’s first roller coaster over 400 feet, and that attraction is part of a theme park called “America’s (*) Roller Coast.” For the points, name this city in Ohio located halfway between Toledo and Cleveland, the home of Cedar Point. | Sandusky, Ohio |
| The largest communities in this region are Mennonite colonies in its "Central" subregion. Oil was not discovered in this region until 2012, despite a conflict over possible reserves that featured two decisive victories for one side at (+) Nanawa. Most of the "Boreal" subregion, north of the Pilcomayo River, was awarded to Paraguay following, a war named after (*), for the points, what South American dryland shared with Bolivia? | Gran Chaco (or Dry Chaco; accept Chaco War) |
| A type of animal known as the kelep was imported from Guatemala to prevent the spread of this animal, which is the subject of a monument in the Alabama town of Enterprise. This animal’s destructive behavior helped facilitate a shift towards (+) peanut farming. This animal's larvae are targeted by the red imported fire ant, and this insect's spread was a major impetus of the (*) Great Migration. For the points, name this insect that devastated the Southern U.S. cotton crop in the early 1900s. | Boll Weevil (or Anthonomus grandis) |
| Though not in Pennsylvania, this republic was entirely situated in the modern town of Pittsburg. This republic was annexed by a militia from Coös County after a British official in (+) Sherbrooke failed to respond to its request for aid in time. This republic, which was given to the U.S. with the signing of the Webster–Ashburton Treaty, was formed due to an ambiguity in the interpretation of the northwesternmost head of the (*) Connecticut River. For the points, name this former republic which existed between far northern New Hampshire and Canada. | Republic of Indian Stream |
| This is the largest city located on the Moçâmedes Railway. This city was renamed from Sá da Bandeira following the Carnation Revolution, and it serves as the capital of (+) Huíla [[hoo-EE-lah]] Province. An attempt to capture this city occurred during Operation Askari of the South African Border War, and this city served as a base of Cuban forces and SWAPO during its country's civil war. Situated halfway between Benguela and the (*) Namibian border, this is, for the points, what second- largest city of Angola, located in its southwest? | Lubango |
| One campaign during this series of conflicts resulted in the establishment of Terra Mariana. The Battle on the Ice occurred during this series of conflicts on the frozen surface of (+) Lake Peipus, which included a defeat for the Teutonic Order. This series of conflicts was partly justified by a bull issued by Alexander the Third that warned against the Pagan threat posed by (*) Estonians. For the points, name this series of conflicts in which Catholic forces attempted to spread Christianity into the Baltic Sea region. | Northern Crusades (accept Baltic Crusades until “Baltic;” prompt on “Crusade (s)”) |
| This river, where the “Water Level Route” begins its first westward turn, carves a pass that marks the northern extent of the Allegheny Plateau. This river’s “twin bridges” named for Thaddeus Kosciusko connect to the town of (+) Halfmoon, which is named for the ship of Halve Maen. This river’s namesake valley includes cities such as Schenectady and Utica, and this river is the Hudson River’s (*) longest tributary. For the points, name this river in New York that runs along the start of the Erie Canal. | Mohawk River |
| A group fighting for this region’s independence orchestrated a raid on the Abole oil exploration facility, which sparked a crackdown on towns such as Kebri Dehar by the government of Meles Zenawi. This region was invaded in 1977 (+) by a force that aimed to capture cities such as Jijiga, Harar, and Dire Dawa. This region was retained thanks to Cuban aid to the government of (*) Mengistu Haile Mariam. For the points, name this region, the subject of a namesake war between Somalia and Ethiopia. | Ogaden (accept Ogaden War) |
| This region's namesake river is crossed by a bridge at Ust-Srednekan and flows into the Arctic Ocean near Chersky. Varlam Shalamov wrote a series of namesake "tales" about this region, where the Sevvostlag system exploited its gold mines. (+) A highway named for this region, the easternmost part of the Eurasian road system, ends at Magadan and is nicknamed the "Road of Bones" for the Gulag laborers that died building it. (*) For the points, name this region of far-eastern Russia located between Yakutia, the Sea of Okhotsk, and Chukotka. | Kolyma |
| This site, the holiest of the Divya Desams, contains many shrines to Alvars and a golden Vimana. This site was an early hub of the Bhakti movement, and this sity is commonly known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati. Located on an island in the Kaveri River, (+) this religious site is situated halfway between Madurai and Pondicherry in the Tamil town of Tiruchirappalli, and this site it is the holiest place in Vaishnavism. (*) For the points, name this largest Hindu temple in India. | Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (accept Thiruvaranga Tirupati until mentioned) |
| This inland city was formerly a Mon city-state known as "Muang Sua," which was founded by the son of Khun Borom. This city's last king was Sisavang Vong, and this city, whose name literally translates to "Royal Buddha Image," was formerly represented by a flag displaying a triple-headed white (+) elephant named Airavata. This city, which is the furthest upstream port on the Mekong, lost its capital status under French rule to (*) Vientiane. For the points, name this former royal capital of Laos. | Luang Prabang |
| This city is the seat of a monarchy currently led by Ewuare [[eh-woo-AR-reh]] the Second, who has accepted the return of artworks from the Horniman Museum that depict the use of brass bracelets called manillas that were as currency. This city was targeted by (+) Harry Rawson in a “punitive expedition” where its ruler, the Oba, was expelled. This city, which is the capital of Edo State, had many of its namesake “bronzes” held by the British Museum. (*) For the points, name this fourth-largest city of Nigeria, which shares its name with another African country. | Benin City |
| A museum based in this city organized a special exhibit for Michael Schumacher, and adjoins a factory where models such as the Purosangue SUV and Enzo are made. This city just south of Modena (+) is the site of the world's oldest Formula 1 racing team, originally established as an offshoot of Alfa Romeo, and this city includes a statue called The Prancing Horse. (*) For the points, name this city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, containing the headquarters of Ferrari. | Maranello |
| The proliferation of these facilities has contributed to the New River becoming the “dirtiest river in America” due to industrial runoff, harming the Imperial Valley and Salton Sea. These facilities were first established due to the Border (+) Industrialization Program, which was concentrated in cities such as Ciudad Juarez and Tijuana. (*) For the points, name these tax-free factories on the U.S.-Mexico border that expanded after NAFTA came into effect. | Maquiladoras (prompt on generic descriptions of "Factories in Mexico") |
| This city serves as the capital of the Sarthe Department, the easternmost part of the Pays de la Loire. This city, which hosted the first French Grand Prix [[PREE]], is located roughly halfway between Rennes and (+) Orleans. This city’s Bugatti Circuit hosts a motorcycle-based offshoot of its most famous event, which is the world’s oldest endurance race. (*) For the points, name this city in France that is famed for its 24-hour long auto race. | Le Mans (accept 24 Hours of Le Mans) |
| This polity's village of Kurush is overlooked by the peak of Bazardüzü, and that village in this polity is the highest in Europe. This polity includes the city of Derbent, whose Naryn-Kala fortress (+) included double walls to protect against invading forces from beyond the Gates of Alexander. This polity's capital of Makhachkala has been a hub of protests against conscription in the Ukraine War, and this polity borders (*) Chechnya and the Caspian Sea. For the points, name this predominantly Muslim, southernmost republic of Russia. | Republic of Dagestan |
| This island was the main base of the Brethren of the Coast. This island includes the ruins of Fort de Rocher, which was used and built by buccaneers. (+) This island, which is separated by a namesake canal from Port-de-Paix [[POR-duh-peh]], was named by Christopher Columbus as he entered the Windward Passage for its resemblance to a (*) shell. For the points, name this northernmost island of Haiti, a former hub of pirate activity. | Tortuga Island |
| This city contains the world's largest exhibition ground, which hosted Expo 2000. This city's Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University houses the world's largest science and technology library. This city, which serves as the capital of (+) Lower Saxony, was the seat of the Electorate of Brunswick-Lüneburg. Naming the dynasty that included George the First, Second, and Third, (*) this is, for the point, what German city at the heart of a namesake north German kingdom? | Hanover (accept House of Hanover) |
| The Austrian city of Hallstatt is famed for production of this resource, and a type of protest called satyagraha was held against a monopoly on this resource, (+) which involved a march from Sabarmati in the city of Ahmedabad to the port of Dandi. That protest organized by Mahatma Gandhi involved marching to the (*) ocean in order to gain this resource by evaporation. For the points, name this resource present in high concentrations in the waters of the Dead Sea. | Salt (accept NaCl or Sodium Chloride) |