200 Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Series: Ultimate Trivia Card Games
Test your knowledge of America's great inventions, natural wonders, milestones, and pop culture with this 200-card trivia deck from Smithsonian, featuring an instructional booklet with variations on ways to play.Curated by the experts at the Smithsonian Institution, American History Trivia delves into the rich tapestry of the United States of America, highlighting the people, places, and events that have shaped the nation. Challenge yourself—or friends and family—to quiz sessions on iconic American happenings and discover fascinating new facts along the way. With 200 thought-provoking questions, many of which are multiple choice, this game will test your knowledge across four categories:People and PlacesDuring the epidemic of 1793, yellow fever ravaged which American city?Located in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, what was the nation's first official national park?American MilestonesThe phrase \"shot heard round the world\" refers to what incident in early American history?Signed on September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris signified the end of what war?Pop CultureWhat artist well-known for hit singles including \"Crazy in Love\" and \"If I Were a Boy\" broke a record in 2014, becoming the youngest artist to win 20 career Grammys?What book has sold over 40 million copies worldwide since its publication in 1960, featuring a plucky main character called Scout?American InnovationSpurred by a need for speedy communication in the field, Civil War officers relied on which newly created technology?Which sports apparel was first created when two American innovators deconstructed and then sewed together two men's athletic supporters?Also included is a booklet on traditional play, as well as two game variations: for fast play and expert-level. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student, or simply looking for an entertaining time with family and friends, this trivia deck offers a fascinating journey through America's storied past.
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