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a.  I am a hill town that was first settled in the time of the Etruscans between 900-400 BC when it was inhabited by a tribe called the Saina.  

b.  My city’s emblem is a she-wolf and the infants Romulus and Remus.  The lengend says that I was founded by Senius, son of Remus.

c.  I am famous for my cuisine, art, museums, medieval cityscape and palio.

d.  The Palio is hosted in the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and is an an architectural treasure.

e.  EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  Caterina Benincasa was born in my city.  What name do we know her by?

f.  What city and country am I?
 

1. The native populations that inhabited my state are the Quapaw, Caddo, and Osage.
2. The first European to reach my state was Spanish explorer, Hernando de Soto at the end of the 16th century.
3. I entered the Union as the 13th slave state.
4. The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail runs through me.
5. I am part of Tornado Alley.
6. WalMart and Tyson Foods are headquartered in my state.
7. What state am I?

a. I am a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist attractions in my country.

b. I was destroyed and during a catastrophic, natural event lasting two days in 79 AD.   I was rediscovered in 1748.  

c. Excavations of me have provided an extraordinarily detailed insight into the life of a city at the height of the Roman Empire.

d. “Garden of Fugitives” is one of the most moving areas in my city.

e. What city and Country am I?
 

a. I am a natural location for a settlement due to my bluffs rising from the  Mississippi River.

b. I was first settled by the Mississippian Culture and then the Chickasaw Indian tribe.

c. The first European explorers to reach me were Spaniard Hernando de Soto and Frenchman Sieur de La Salle.

d. I was named after the ancient capital of Egypt on the Nile River.

e. My state seceded from the Union in June of 1861.

f. I am home to the headquarters of FedEx Corporation.

g. Extra, Extra Credit:  I am home to Graceland.  What is this?

h. Extra, Extra Credit:  What is special about the location of the National Civil Rights Museum?

i. What city and state am I?
 

a. I was officially founded in 1866, however, my history and the ruling Grimaldi family dates back centuries.

b. My name means “Mount Charles” in Italian.

c. I am a city-state.

d. I am located on the French Riviera on the Mediterranean Sea.

e. I am known for my casino and gambling.

f. I have been featured in many films and television series, for example, To Catch a Thief, Never Say Never Again, and Golden Eye.

g. What City and Country am I?
 

a. I am a region that is home to a large Francophone population.

b. I am made up of 22 parishes.

c. My population is made up of Germans, Cajuns, several Native American tribes and mixed-race Creole people.  More recent immigrant populations have arrived from Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.

d. I stretch from just west of New Orleans to the Texas border along the Gulf of Mexico.

e. The capital of my region is Lafayette.

f. What is the name of this region?
 

1.  The Cherokee and Creeks inhabited the land that is now my city when the Europeans arrived in 1822.

2.  Following the forced removal of the Cherokee Nation between 1838 and 1839, my newly depopulated city was opened for the construction of a railroad.

3.  During the American Civil War, my city served as an important railroad and military hub.  In 1864, I became the target of a major Union invasion.

4.  I was host to the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.

5.  EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  On December 15, 1939, I hosted the premiere of a famous movie based on locally-born Margaret Mitchell’s best-selling novel.  Name this novel and movie of the same name.

1. Between the third and sixth centuries BC, I was invaded by waves of nomadic warlike tribes such as the Huns and Turkic Avars.

2. My peoples ancestors are the Slavic tribes who moved into lands vacated by migrating Germanic tribes.

3.  I am a federal semi-presidential democratic republic country in northern Eurasia.

4.  I am the ninth most populous nation in the world.

5.  I possess the world’s largest stockpile of weapons of mass destruction.

6.  I contain 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

7.  In 1957 I launched the world’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik.

8.  A popular tourist attraction is the Cathedral of Basil the Blessed.

9.  EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to do what?

10. What country am I?

1.  The Arawakan Taino people moved into me from Hispaniola and Cuba around the 7^th century A.D.  

2.  The Spaniards who followed Columbus took most of the indigenous people off into slavery.   The rest of natives were wiped out by exposure to diseases to which they had no immunity.

3.  In 1670 King Charles II granted the islands to the Lords Propietors of the Carolinas, who rented the islands from the king with rights of trading, tax, and appointing governors.

4.  During this time, I became a haven for pirates, including the infamous Blackbeard.  To restore order, I became a British crown colony in 1718.

5.  Junkanoo, a street parade with music occurs in my country every Boxing Day (December 26).

6.  I am an English-speaking country consisting of 29 islands, 661 cays, and 2,387 islets (rocks).

7.  My economy is mostly based on tourism and shipping.

8.  What country am I?

1.  French explorers, fur trappers, and traders arrived in my area by the 1690’s, some making settlements amid the Native Americans villages along the bayou.

2.  I was founded in 1718 by the French.  I was named after Philippe II, who was Regent of France.

3.  I was handed over to the Spanish in 1763 and then reverted back to French control in 1801.

4.  Napoleon sold me to the U.S. in 1803 causing my city to grow quickly with American, French, Creole, Irish, German and African immigrants.

5. Some of my nicknames include, “The Crescent City” and “The Big Easy”.

6.  On August 29, 2005, my city suffered a major hurricane which caused what has been called “the largest civil engineering disaster in the history of the United States.”

7.  What city and state am I?

1.  Cushitic-speaking people from northern Africa moved into what is now my country around 2000 BCE.

2.  Arab traders frequented my coast around the 1^st century CE.

3.  The Portuguese were the first Europeans to explore my country, followed by the Germans and British.

4.  My country’s motto is: “Harambee”, which means “Let us all pull together.”

5.  My major exports are tea, coffee, and horticultural products.

6.  Tourists enjoy visiting the Gedi Ruins, Haller Park, and Fort Jesus National Monument.

7.  What country am I?

1. I was inhabited for thousands of years before Europeans settled here.
2. Of the many indigenous people, the largest known were the Ais, the Apalachee, the Calusa, the Timucua, and the Tocobago.
3. The French and Spanish began settling me in the 1500’s.
4. Tourism is my largest industry and agriculture (especially oranges) is my second largest industry.
5. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  Designated as one of the ‘American Heritage Rivers’ in 1997, the St. Johns River is special.  Tell why.
6. What state am I?

a. I am a landlocked alpine country in Central Europe.

b. I have a strong economy in finance and banking

c. I have a long tradition of political neutrality.

d. I have four official languages:  French, German, Italian, and Romansh.

e. I am home to the famous mountain called the Matterhorn.

f. Roger Federer, the famous tennis player was born here.

g. What country am I?

a.  I am the most populated city in my state.

b.  People from all around the world vacation in my city, which is known for its wonderful restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.

c.  My Spanish name means “The Meadows” or “The Grasslands” in English.

e.  My airport code is LAS.

d.  EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  Completed in 1936, what Dam is located 30 miles away from my city?

f.  What city am I?

1. Evidence of ancient mound-building societies can be found in my city.  Mound Street located in the downtown area of my city is named after a large Native American burial mound found there.
2. Founded in 1812, I am the largest city in my state, and I am named after a famous explorer.
3. White Castle, the oldest American fast food hamburger restaurant chain, is headquartered in my city.
4. One of my nicknames is “The Arch City.”
5. The 2^nd largest U. S. university by enrollment for 2009-2010 is found in my city.
6. What city and state am I?

1. I was an ancient trading center between the Eastern and Western worlds.
2. I am located on the Persian Gulf within the Arabian Desert.
3. Most of my people pray at Mosques and have 99 names for God, one of which is Allah.
4. I gained my independence and became a city in 1971.
5. I am the capital and second largest city in my country.
6. I am an important tourist destination and am home to the largest man-made harbor in the world, located in the port, Jebel Ali.
7. Fortune Magazine stated that I was the richest city in the world in 2007.
8. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  A famous landmark in my country is the Burj Al Arab.  Please describe this landmark.
9. What city and country am I?

a. I was founded in November 1858 as a mining town during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush.

b. I am the most populus city in my state.

c. My nickname is “The Mile-High City.”

d. I have over 300 days of annual sunshine.  That’s more than San Diego and Miami.

e. My current mayor is John Hickenlooper.

f. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  Since 1884 I have been home to a Jesuit University.  Name this university.

f. What city and state am I?

1. I was a British colony from 1842 until I was peacefully handed over to China on July 1, 1997.
2. My official languages are Chinese and English.
3. I am often described as a city where East meets West.
4. I am home to the 5^th and most recent Disneyland in the world, which opened on September 12, 2005.
5. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  How long did China promise that my country will have autonomy following the transfer from the British? 
6. What country am I?

1. I was inhabited for thousands of years before Europeans settled here.
2. Of the many indigenous people, the largest known were the Ais, the Apalachee, the Calusa, the Timucua, and the Tocobago.
3. The French and Spanish began settling me in the 1500’s.
4. Tourism is my state’s largest industry and agriculture (especially oranges) is my second largest industry.
5. I opened on October 1, 1971.
6. I am the most visited and largest (25,000 acres) recreational resort in the world.
7. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  I am made up of four parks.  Name them and their icons.
8. What am I?

1. There are two legends as to how my city was founded.  One says that I was founded by Hercules.  The other says I was founded by Hannibal.
2. I am located in Europe on the Mediterranean Sea.
3. Most of the people in my country are Roman Catholic.
4. The official language of my region is Catalan.  Most people also speak Castilian.
5. I was host to the 1992 Summer Olympics
6. Antoni Gaudi was a famous architect whose buildings can be seen throughout my city.
7. When you visit my city, don’t forget to try the tapas.
8. What city and country am I?

a.  There is archeological evidence that my city has been occupied by humans since pre-historic times.

b.  My name comes from the Arabic word, as-Majrit, meaning “source of water.”

c.  Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon unified what is now my country.

d.  My country experienced a Civil War from 1936-1939.  In 1936, my city became the first city to be bombed by airplanes specifically targeting civilians in the history of warfare.

e.  I am the capital and largest city in my country.

f.  Winners of nine European Cups, my city is home to one of the most prestigious football clubs in the world.

g.  I was host to the 1982 FIFA World Cup Final.

h.  EXTRA, EXTRA, Credit:  Julio Iglesias and Placido Domingo were both born in my city.  Why are they famous?

i.  What city and country am I?

a.        I was founded by James Robertson and a party of Wataugans in 1779. 

b.       I was incorporated as a city in 1806.

c.        I am the capital of my state.

d.       I was the first state capital to fall to the Union troops in the Civil War.

e.        One of my nicknames is ‘Little Kurdistan’ due to the fact that I have the largest number of Kurdish people in the United States—approximately 11,000.

f.        What city and state am I?

1. Archaeological evidence of inhabitation of my city dates back to 3000 BC.
2. The Ohlone people were present when Gaspar de Portola, a Spanish explorer and first European to visit me, arrived here in 1769.
3. The Gold Rush in 1848 transformed my city into the largest on the West Coast at the time.
4. I am famous for my hills, cable cars, a large suspension bridge, and Chinatown.
5. Tourism is the backbone of my economy.
6. Tony Bennett sings about ‘leaving his heart’ here.
7. What city and state am I?

a.  I am the capital of my country.

b. I am a major tourist destination and have four World Heritage Sites within my city limits.

c.  Over 30,000 of my residents were killed by the Germans during the Blitz of World War II.

d.  I am home to the largest “Observation Wheel in the World.”

e.  Charles Dickens wrote of life in my city during the Victorian Era.

f.  EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  When in my city, people ride The Tube.  What is this?

g.  What city and country am I?
 

1. In 667 BC I was known as Byzantium.
2. I was the capitol of the Roman Empire from 330-395, however, at that time I was called Constantinople.
3. I was given my current name in 1453.
4. The people of my country are 99.8% Muslim.
5. My country’s motto is:  Peace at Home, Peace in the World.
6. The Grand Bazaar in my city is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 55 streets and over 4,000 shops.
7. What city and country am I?

1. Archeological excavations prove that I have been inhabited by humans for at least 4,000 years.
2. By the time the Europeans arrived in 1851, the Duwamish Tribe occupied the area that is now my city.
3. I am the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S.
4. I am known for my coffee and in 1971 Starbucks was founded in my city and is headquartered in my city today.
5. I was host to the World’s Fair in 1962.
6. I average only 58 clear days per year—mostly between June and September.
7. My most recognizable landmark is 605 feet tall and it has an observation deck at 520 feet.
8. What city and state am I?

1. I was founded in the early 1800’s to develop a mining operation based on iron ore.
2. In 1845, Gerrit Smith bought a lot of land and gave large tracts to his slaves showing his support to the abolitionist movement.
3. In the late 19^th century, I was discovered by the rich and famous.
4. I am best known as the two-time site of the Winter Olympics.
5. I am the site of the “Miracle on Ice” when the USA beat the Soviet national ice hockey team and later went on to win the gold medal.
6. I am well-known for my skiing, both Alpine and cross-country.
7. In what village and state am I located?

1. I am the capital of my country.
2. One of my nicknames is “The Eternal City.”
3. I am located on the Tiber River.
4. I am a popular tourist destination with many famous landmarks such as:  Villa Borghese, Circus Maximus, The Pantheon, and The Trevi Fountain.
5. I was host to the 1960 Summer Olympic Games.
6. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  What is special about and La Bocca della Verità?  What does this mean?
7. What city and country am I?

1. I am located in Otsego County, New York.
2. Besides me, when you visit Otsego County, you may want to check out the Farmer’s Museum, Fenimore Art Museum and Glimmerglass Opera.
3. I officially opened my doors on June 12, 1939.
4. I contain 2.6 million items, more than 500,000 historic images, and film, video, and recorded sound archives of over 10,000 hours.
5. I have evolved into a cultural showcase, where people come to learn about the past and discover that what I represent is the common thread of our national spirit.
6. What am I and where am I located?

1. My name comes from the term maynilad which means “where there is nilad.”  Nilad is a white-flowered mangrove plant that grows wild here.
2. I began as a Muslim settlement and have been ruled by the Spanish, British (1762-1764), and the United States (1898-1941).
3. I was incorporated as a city in 1574.
4. My airport (NAIA) is eight kilometers from me.
5. Completed in 1607, San Agustin Church is one of the oldest churches in my country.  It has survived several wars and seven major earthquakes.  It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
6. What city and country am I?

1.       I am the largest city in the Midwest.

2.       Irish, Polish, Swedish and German immigrants settled in my city.

3.       There was a ‘Great Fire’ in my city in 1871 that burned for two days, killing hundreds of people and destroying four square miles.

4.       Legend has it that the fire was started by a cow kicking over a lantern in a barn.  Who owned the cow?

5.       EXTRA, EXTRA credit:  Harpo Studios is located here.  What famous talk show does Harpo Studios produce?

6.       What city am I?
 

a.       Socrates, Aristotle and Plato, the most influential philosophers of the Western world, are from my country.

b.       Olympia was the site of the first Olympic games in 774 BC.  The first modern Olympic games were held in my country in 1896.

c.       I am known as “the cradle of Western civilization.”

d.       I joined the European Union on January 1, 1981.

e.       The Parthenon is a popular tourist destination in my country.

f.         What country am I?
 

1. I have been inhabited since the Stone Age and was settled by the Romans by the 1st Century B.C.
2. I am located in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino.
3. I am called the “Monte Carlo” of my country because I attract celebrities, entertainers, and successful athletes.
4. I am the 9th largest city in my country by population.
5. If you get a chance to visit me, check out Villa Favorita and Piazza della Riforma.
6. What city and country am I?

1. I was incorporated as a village in 1814 and as a city in 1836.
2. If you like Rock and Roll, you will enjoy visiting me.
3. I am located on the Great Lake that has a “scary” name.
4. I am home to a major league teams in baseball, football and basketball.
5. My location on the Cuyahoga River and one of the Great Lakes has been key to my growth.
6. One of my many nicknames is The Forest City.
7. What city and state am I?

1. I was first settled by European in 1755 by Thomas Polk (uncle of U.S. President James K. Polk). 
2. In the early 18^th century, the Great Wagon Road led settlers of Scots-Irish and German descent from Pennsylvania into my foothills.
3. I am the largest city in my state and 18^th largest in the U.S.
4. In 2008, I was chosen the “Best Place to Live in America” by relocate-America.com based on factors including employment opportunities, crime rates, and housing affordability.
5. The headquarters for Bank of America is located in my city.
6. The future home of the NASCAR Hall of Fame will open on May 10, 2010 and is located in my city.
7. What city and state am I?

1. From the ninth to the twelfth century I developed into a city state. 
2. My strategic location at the head of the Adriatic made me a naval and commercial power in the tenth century. 
3. The plague killed a third of my citizens in the early 1600’s.
4. I am built on an archipelago of 118 islands connected by about 400 bridges.  The Rialto bridge is the oldest and most famous in my city.
5. I was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
6. The Grand Canal, St. Mark’s Square, and Doge’s Palace are famous landmarks in my city.
7. What city am I?

a.      I am named after a Mormon pioneer.

b.      I became a national park in 1924.

c.      Frost-wedging and rainwater have shaped my colorful limestone into bizarre shapes called “hoodoos”.

d.      The “Reveal Paintbrush”, a rare wildflower, was discovered here on June 24, 1965 at Inspiration Point.

e.      Which national park am I?

a.      I was an ancient trading center between the Eastern and Western worlds.

b.      I am located on the Persian Gulf within the Arabian Desert.

c.      Most of my people pray at Mosques and have 99 names for God, one of which is Allah.

d.      I am an important tourist destination and am home to the largest man-made harbor in the world, located in the port, Jebel Ali.

e.      EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  A famous landmark in my country is the Burj Al Arab.  Please describe this landmark.

f.      What city or emirates am I?

a.       The Celtic Insubres inhabited me and the surrounding region around 400 BC.  In 222 BC, the Romans conquered this settlement.

b.      During the Middle Ages, I prospered as a center of trade because of the routes through me across the Alps.

c.       Mozart wrote three operas in my city, which turned La Scala into the most important theater in the world.

d.       During World War II, my city suffered severe damage from British and American bombing.

e.       The Duomo di Milano is a Gothic cathedral that took five centuries to complete.  It is the fourth-largest church in the world.

f.       When visiting my city, don’t miss The Last Supper which covers the back wall of the dining hall at Santa Maria delle Grazie.

g.       What city and country am I?

1. The first inhabitants of my state were the Wabanaki.
2. The first Europeans to settle in my state were from France.  The French included me in an area called, Acadia.
3. My state tree is the Eastern White Pine.
4. My state insect is the honeybee.
5. My state animal is the moose.
6. My state nickname is The Pine Tree State.
7. EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  My state is known for a delicious fruit called Vaccinium corymbosum.  What is this fruit better known as?
8. What state am I?

1.          a.  Archaeologists have discovered artifacts dating from about 11200 BC to 300 BC here.

b.      Due to my diverse geography, I have been inhabited by several Native American tribes:  Pueblo Peoples, Ute Nation, Arapaho Nation, and Cheyenne Nation.

c.       In a 2007 study, my state was found to have the lowest percent of obese people in the country.

d.      I am the least populous state with a franchise in each of the major professional sports leagues.

e.       If you get a chance to visit me, don’t miss the Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum.

f.       My nickname is the Centennial State.

g.       What state am I?

       a. I began as a settlement for Julius Caesar’s veteran soldiers in 59 BC.

b.      My patron saint is St. John the Baptist.

c.       My city is considered the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

d.      I am the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci.

e.       EXTRA, EXTRA Credit:  The Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is located in my city.  Describe the Duomo.

f.       What city am I?

a.      Native Americans, Archaic people, Puebloan, Fremont and Utes, left evidence of their inhabitation of me through pictographs and petroglyph panels.

b.      The first white explorers came here looking for wealth in the form of minerals.  Ranchers prospered here taking advantage of my abundant grasses for their cattle and sheep.

c.      In 1929, President Herbert Hoover set my lands aside as a National Monument.  In 1971, President Richard Nixon made me a National Park.

d.      I am known for preserving over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch.

e.      If you get a chance to visit me, check out my other unique geological resources and formations, such as, Balanced Rock, Devil’s Garden, Dark Angel, and Courthouse Towers.

f.      What national park am I and in which state am I located?

a.      I became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

b.      I am the smallest independent state in the world by both population and area.

c.      In 326, the first church, the Constantinian Basilica, was built here.

d.      Guarding the entrance to me, a small force responsible for the safety of the Pope, the Swiss Guard, has acted as the personal bodyguard of the Pope since 1506.

e.      EXTRA, EXTRA credit:  Describe the uniform of the Swiss Guards.

f.      What city am I?