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The Korean Peninsula

1. How many nations were engaged in combat in the Korean War? 2. What nation ruled the Korean Peninsula from 1910 until the end of World War II? 3. During the Korean War, President Harry Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur as commander of ...

American Institutions of Higher Learning

1. This university was founded in 1749 as Augusta Academy. It underwent several name changes before finally settling on the name by which it is now known. Name this institution of learning. 2. The first institution of higher learning in what is ...

Water Systems Around the World

1. TRUE or FALSE: The Great Lakes in North America are the largest system of fresh water lakes in the world and account for 20 percent of the earth's freshwater. 2. This lake on the border between Bolivia and Peru is the largest, by water volume,...

Scientists and Philosophers

This week the Answer Man looks at scientists and philosophers. 1. In 1242, this scientist and philosopher conducted black powder experiments, which he carefully recorded and documented. As a result of his detailed recordkeeping, he is often ...

The Answer Man

An Immortal Battleground Questions 1. The Battle of Gettysburg is one of the most memorable battles of the American Civil War. Name the commander of each of the armies that faced off in that historic event. 2. In what state can one visit the ...