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Naples
What modern Italian city is located near the site of the Pompeii Eruption?
Al-Ma'mun
Which Abbasid caliph reigned during the peak of the Islamic Golden Age?
Candide
What is the name of the work by Voltaire that was influenced by The Great Lisbon Earthquake?
Boston
In what city do the legislative activities of Massachusetts take place?
Internal scandals and tax evasion charges
In the late 1940s, which event markedly reduced the power and impact of the Ku Klux Klan?
Pacific Ocean
In which ocean did the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake occur?
Pope Innocent VIII
When the Malleus Maleficarum was written during the European Witch Hunts, who held the position of Pope?
Between 40,000 and 60,000
How many people were executed during the European Witch Hunts?
Yurt
Which traditional portable dwelling is symbolic of Kyrgyz nomadic culture?
Brian Tobin
Who was the Canadian federal minister who ordered the seizure of the Estai?
Ilan Ramon
Who was the initial Israeli space traveler that lost their life in the Columbia catastrophe?
approximately 40 meters (in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture)
How tall were the tsunami waves of the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake & Tsunami (in meters)?
16 days
Approximately how many complete flight days did the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrate in the air?
South Florida (Miami Dade County)
Where did Hurricane Katrina first make landfall in Florida?
Icelandic horse
What is the most common breed of horse in Iceland?
January 27, 1967
On which specific date did the Apollo 1 tragedy occur?
Cairo
Under the protection of the Mamluks, which city was designated as the seat for the subsequent Abbasid caliphs?
Monopoly
What popular board game was published and popularized by Parker Brothers in Salem?
HMS Victory
Which Royal Navy ship was Admiral Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar?
To carry a man into space and return him safely
What was the primary goal of the Vostok project?
162 days
How long was Sputnik 2 in orbit for?
HMS Ark Royal
What is the name of the Royal Navy’s amphibious assault ship decommissioned in 2011?
Herculaneum
Which city, besides Pompeii, experienced substantial damage due to the 79 AD volcanic eruption?
Moral panic
What were the societal impacts resulting from the Satanic Ritual Abuse hysteria?
34
How many provinces are there in Indonesia?
Volcanic eruption
What type of natural disaster was the Pompeii Eruption?
1995
In what year did the Turbot War occur?
Of Monsters and Men
Which Icelandic musical group is recognized for producing songs such as "Little Talks"?
The Wampanoag Tribe
Which Native American tribe played a significant role in Massachusetts' early history?
Sputnik 3
What satellite was launched third in the Sputnik program?
Evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk
What was the Royal Navy's role in Operation Dynamo?
1980s
In what decade did the Satanic Ritual Abuse hysteria take place?
3
How many astronauts were aboard Apollo 11?
The Salem News
What is the name of Salem's daily paper?
Misfortunes like illnesses or crop failures
What typically sparked the accusations during the European Witch Hunts?
Imperial examination system
Which examination system was institutionalized during the Tang Dynasty to recruit officials?
Harun al-Rashid
Which Abbasid caliph is renowned for supporting scholars and founding the House of Wisdom?
HMNB Devonport
Which Royal Navy base occupies the greatest expanse of land or water?
No
Did any tangible proof exist in the 1980s to substantiate allegations of Satanic Ritual Abuse?
Negotiated agreement with stricter fishing regulations
What was the final resolution of the Turbot War?
Battle of the Zab
Which major Abbasid battle resulted in their rise to power over the Umayyads?
Sukarno
Who was the inaugural president of Indonesia?
Pyroclastic surge and ashfall
What event led to the highest number of deaths during the eruption of Pompeii?
Grand Canal
What major canal was improved and maintained during the Tang Dynasty?
approximately 1,200–1,850
How many people were estimated to have perished due to Hurricane Katrina?
1914
In what year did the Great Salem Fire take place?
The Boston Tea Party
In Massachusetts, which historical tea party is renowned worldwide?
approximately 40 meters (in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture)
What was the height (in meters) of the tsunami waves caused by the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami?
188 days
What is the number of days Shannon Lucid spent in space on Mir, breaking the record for the longest spaceflight by a female astronaut at that point in time?
Ground-penetrating radar
What technology has recently allowed further exploration of the site of the Pompeii Eruption?
Tigris River
In what body of water is Baghdad situated?
Type 45
What type of Royal Navy destroyer uses the Sea Viper missile system?
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
What is the name of the Royal Navy’s fleet of replenishment and support ships?
João Goulart
Which Brazilian president held the office during the major part of the Lobster Conflict?
Greenland (Denmark)
Which Nordic country is located closest to Iceland?
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Which Canadian government department was responsible for enforcing fisheries regulations during the Turbot War?
Emperor Gaozu of Tang
Which emperor founded the Tang Dynasty?
Atlantic Ocean
Near which ocean is the city of Salem, Massachusetts situated?
Classical Chinese
During the Tang Dynasty, which language was predominantly utilized for official documentation?
1920s
In which year did the Ku Klux Klan see its greatest increase in membership numbers?
To carry a man into space and return him safely
What was the primary goal of the Vostok program?
Tsunami and Fires
What caused a majority of the fatalities from The Great Lisbon Earthquake?
1957
In what year was Sputnik 1 launched?
Eyjafjallajökull
Which volcanic eruption in 2010 disrupted air travel across Europe?
3
How many distinct waves or eras of the Ku Klux Klan are recognized by historians?
Estai
What was the full name of the Spanish fishing trawler that Canada seized during the Turbot War?
Pliny the Younger
Who is the renowned philosopher known for recording the events of the Pompeii Eruption?
Wu Zetian
Which Chinese empress ruled as the only female emperor during the Tang Dynasty?
Yule Lads
What is the name of the Icelandic Christmas tradition involving 13 mischievous trolls?
Javanese
What is the largest ethnic group in Indonesia?
Sputnik 1
What was the name of the first satellite to be launched into space through the Sputnik program?
Eyjafjallajökull
In which year did a volcanic eruption disrupt air travel across Europe?
Sunda Strait, linking the Java Sea and Indian Ocean.
What sea surrounds the Krakatoa archipelago?
Peabody Essex Museum
What museum in Salem has been operating continuously the longest?
United States
In which country did the Satanic Ritual Abuse hysteria predominantly take place?
Salem Common
What is the name of the public park in Salem, known for its annual Christmas lights display?
HMS Victory
Which Royal Navy ship was Admiral Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar?
Recovered memories
What type of evidence was commonly used to substantiate claims of Satanic Ritual Abuse?
Yuri Gagarin
Who was the first human to journey into outer space under the Vostok program?
Deployed a naval destroyer
How did France respond to Brazil's expulsion of its fishing vessels in the Lobster War?
1871
In what year was the 'Ku Klux Act' passed to suppress the activities of the Klan?
Sunni Islam
In which form of Islam did the Abbasid Caliphate formally adhere?
Canada and Spain
Which two countries were involved in the 1995 Turbot War?
Krakatau
What is the local name of Krakatoa in Indonesia?
15th to 18th centuries
During which timeframe did the European Witch Trials occur?
Bishkek
What is the capital city of Kyrgyzstan?
Woodblock printing
What innovation from the Tang Dynasty contributed to printing texts?
618 AD
In which year did the Tang Dynasty commence officially?
Naples
What modern Italian city is located near the site of the Pompeii Eruption?
Iceland Airwaves
What is the title of the prominent yearly music event taking place in Reykjavík?
HMS Victory
Which Royal Navy ship served as Admiral Nelson’s flagship?
HMS Ark Royal
Which name does the Royal Navy's amphibious assault ship bear, that was retired in the year 2011?
Kyrgyzstani som
What is the currency used in Kyrgyzstan?
Lisbon
What was the major city severely affected by The Great Lisbon Earthquake?
HMNB Devonport
What Royal Navy base is located in Plymouth, England?
2002
When did the Bali bombing take place?
Molniya-M
What is the designation of the Soviet launch vehicle employed for the Venera expeditions?
Michelle Remembers book
What sparked the initial rise of the Satanic Ritual Abuse hysteria?
Wu Daozi
Which renowned artist from the Tang dynasty is celebrated for his contributions to court and Buddhist art?
Indonesia
What nation produced the earthquake responsible for the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?