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Joseph Stalin
Which Soviet leader's death in 1953 led to a temporary lull in the Red Scare?
Anna Göldi
Who was the last known person executed for witchcraft as part of the European Witch Hunts?
2005
What year should we mark as the occurrence of Hurricane Katrina?
Du Fu
Which Tang Dynasty poet is recognized for their realistic and somber poetic style?
Three Hundred Tang Poems
What Tang-era poetry collection includes works by famous poets like Du Fu and Li Bai?
Increased the rotational speed
How did the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake influence Earth's rotational movement?
Michelle Smith and Lawrence Pazder
Who wrote the controversial book 'Michelle Remembers' that sparked the Satanic Ritual Abuse scare?
Special Boat Service
What is the name of the Royal Navy's elite special forces unit?
755–763 AD
During which years did the An Lushan Rebellion take place?
Superdome
What famous stadium was used as a "refuge of last resort" during Hurricane Katrina?
Wayang
What is the traditional puppet theater called in Indonesia?
51 meters
What did the tallest measured tsunami wave reach in meters during the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?
Brian Tobin
Which Canadian cabinet member notoriously displayed an illicit fishing net at a UN press conference during the Turbot War?
Tsunami and Fires
What caused a majority of the fatalities from The Great Lisbon Earthquake?
14
In how many countries did the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami have an impact?
September 13, 1959
On which exact date did the Luna 2 spacecraft make its lunar landing?
Pyroclastic surge and ashfall
What caused the majority of the fatalities from the Pompeii Eruption?
About two years
What was the duration of the Lobster War?
16 days
After approximately how many full days in flight did the Space Shuttle Columbia break apart?
Witches' Sabbaths
What were the supposed meetings of witches called during the European Witch Hunts?
Boeing P-8A Poseidon
Which aircraft serves as the main maritime patrol asset for the Royal Navy?
Volcanic eruption
What type of natural disaster was the Pompeii Eruption?
Candide
What is the name of Voltaire's composition that was motivated by The Great Lisbon Earthquake?
March 11, 2011
What was the date of the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan?
Kyrgyzstani som
What is the currency used in Kyrgyzstan?
HMS Dreadnought
What was the name of the Royal Navy's first nuclear-powered submarine?
Indonesia
Which country was most affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
What is the name of the peninsula in western Iceland known for its dramatic landscapes and folklore?
1950
In what year did the era of McCarthyism begin?
August 24, 79 AD
When did the eruption of Pompeii take place?
State Department
During the Red Scare, which government institution was primarily under suspicion and faced intense scrutiny?
Kerry Sieh
Which prominent geologist has researched the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake extensively?
The Boston Red Sox
Which famous American pro baseball team is based in Massachusetts?
Guilty by association
What was the supposed proof used to accuse many during the McCarthyism era?
Boston
Which city in Massachusetts holds the title of the largest in population?
around 1,500,000 people
What is the number of individuals who were forced to leave their homes due to Hurricane Katrina?
Type 45
Which Royal Navy destroyer type is equipped with the Sea Viper missile system?
J. Edgar Hoover
Who was the FBI leader that aimed to suppress the KKK's activities during the Civil Rights Movement?
Al-Ma'mun
Which Abbasid caliph reigned during the peak of the Islamic Golden Age?
All Saints’ Day
On what day did The Great Lisbon Earthquake occur in relation to a religious holiday?
Three years
What was the duration of the trial proceedings for the McMartin Preschool case?
KKK
What is the common abbriviation used to refer to the Ku Klux Klan?
European Commission
During the Turbot War, which European institution sided with Spain?
51 meters
What was the highest recorded run-up height of the tsunami wave (in meters) in the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?
Volcanic eruption
What type of natural disaster was the Pompeii Eruption?
Estai
What is the full name of the Spanish fishing trawler seized by Canada during the Turbot War?
Indonesian Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation
Which Indonesian organization oversees Krakatoa's monitoring?
Indonesia
From which nation did the earthquake originate that resulted in the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?
McCarthyism
What is frequently used as a synonym for the anti-Communist hysteria of the 1950s?
Indonesia
Which nation experienced the greatest impact from the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami?
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
What is the name of the peninsula in western Iceland known for its dramatic landscapes and folklore?
1915-1944
What time period marks the second wave of the Ku Klux Klan?
One
How many orbits did Gagarin complete in his flight on Vostok 1?
Wayang
What is the name of the traditional puppet theater in Indonesia?
Child of Krakatoa
What does 'Anak Krakatau' mean?
Richard Nixon
Who was the President of the United States during the Apollo 11 moon landing?
755–763 AD
During which years did the An Lushan Rebellion take place?
Imposed a naval exclusion zone
What did Brazil do to enforce its fishing claims during the Lobster War?
Woodrow Wilson
When did the second resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan start, and who was the President of the United States at that time?
Matthew Hopkins
Which English figure is known for his notoriety in the pursuit of witches during Europe's Witch Hunt era?
Child of Krakatoa
What does 'Anak Krakatau' mean?
State Department
Which specific governmental body was most frequently attacked during the Red Scare?
Venera program
What was the name of the Soviet space program dedicated to exploring Venus?
From 1960 to 1963
How long did the Vostok program last?
Reykjavík
What city serves as the capital of Iceland?
To collect lunar soil samples and return them to Earth
What was the goal of the Luna 16 spacecraft's journey?
Java and Sumatra
In which two islands does Krakatoa lie sandwiched?
Althing
What is the name of the Icelandic parliament, one of the oldest in the world?
Neil Armstrong
Who was the initial male individual to traverse the lunar surface?
1755
In what year did The Great Lisbon Earthquake occur?
Tsunami and Fires
What was the primary reason behind the majority of deaths resulting from The Great Lisbon Earthquake?
Luna 24
What was the last mission of the Luna programme?
750 AD
When did the Abbasid Caliphate start?
Belka and Strelka
Which two organisms marked the first successful re-entry into Earth's atmosphere from space under the Sputnik program?
April 11, 1970
What was the exact date of the Apollo 13 launch?
House Un-American Activities Committee
What was the committee's name that looked into activities seen as un-American during the Red Scare?
Jakarta
What is the capital city of Indonesia?
Sputnik 1
What was the first satellite launched by the Sputnik program called?
34
How many provinces does Indonesia have?
March 11, 2011
What was the date of the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan?
Sputnik 1
What was the name of the first satellite to be launched into space through the Sputnik program?
Edward R. Murrow
Who was the notable journalist that openly confronted Senator McCarthy amidst the Red Scare?
HMS Conqueror
Which Royal Navy ship was involved in the 1982 sinking of the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano?
It was a demonstration of detente between the two Cold War superpowers
What was the objective of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project?
175 mph
What was the wind speed at Hurricane Katrina’s peak intensity?
2:46 PM, local time
What was the approximate time of the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake?
Kazakhstan
Which country lies to the north of Kyrgyzstan?
1961
In what year did the Lobster War begin?
Puncak Jaya
What is the name of the mountain representing the highest elevation in Indonesia?
One
How many complete orbits were executed during Gagarin's journey on the Vostok 1 spacecraft?
Lunokhod 1
What is the name of Luna 17’s lunar rover?
1626
What year was Salem, Massachusetts founded?
Neil Armstrong
Who did the first human step onto the lunar surface?
Recalled ambassador and threatened trade sanctions
How did Spain respond diplomatically when Canada took control of the Estai?
An Lushan Rebellion
What was the name of the period of rebellion led by An Lushan during the Tang Dynasty?
Flag of the United States
What flag was planted on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission?
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika
What phrase represents the national ideology of Indonesia?
Hulagu Khan
Which Mongol ruler was responsible for the destruction of Baghdad in 1258, thereby terminating the unified rule of the Abbasid Caliphate?
Widespread domestic support
What was the public reaction in Canada to the government's actions during the Turbot War?
1969
What year can be identified as the one in which the Apollo 11 spaceflight occurred?