The Flakey Melting Pot Trivia Quiz

Answer: George III

One of the reasons the colonies declared independence was that they were getting taxed unfairly. George III didn't give the colonists a say in their own taxes. They were being forced to pay taxes and the colonists didn't like that. The outraged colonists then protested by chanting the now famous phrase, "No taxation without representation!".

Answer: 60,000

Because of concerns over the spread of Communism in Southeast Asia, a small contingent of 30 men were sent there in 1962. It eventually turned out to be the longest and most controversial war that Australia has ever fought. It involved conscription, but even at the youthful age of twenty, the Australians already had special guerrilla warfare training. Australians were largely given their own theatres of warfare because of this training. Australian withdrawal began in 1970 and was completed in 1973, although forces were briefly sent there in 1975 to evacuate personnel from the Saigon embassy and also to bring out as many South Vietnamese as possible.

Eventually about 60,000 Aussies had taken part, over 500 were killed and over 3,000 were wounded.

Answer: Missouri, Illinois, Indiana

On March 18, 1925, the Tri-State Tornado first touched down in Missouri before it crossed through Illinois on the way to Indiana. Two hundred miles and four hours later, a mile-wide path of wreckage took 695 lives, left 2,000 injured and leveled 15,000 homes. Four towns were destroyed and six others were 50% destroyed.

The tornado set records for ground speed (62 mph) and length of path (219 miles).

Answer: 1960

In 1818, it was suggested that a new star be added to the flag, representing every new admitted state to the Union and the 13 stripes would represent the original 13 colonies. The current flag gained its 50th star in 1960, with the admission of Hawaii in 1959.

Answer: Battle of Brandy Station

The Battle of Brandy Station, in Virginia, took place on June 9th, 1863. It was fought between Union and Confederate troops on route to Gettysburg. Over 20,000 troops, including 17,000 cavalry were engaged in battle. The Union troops were finally driven off but the Confederate cavalry would never again be the dominating force it had been. One of the high ranking officers taking part in The Battle of Brandy Station was George Armstrong Custer.

He also fought at East Cavalry Field, Gettysburg, The Battle of Appomattox Court House, and The Battle of Little Big Horn, where he had his famous "last stand".

Answer: Dingoes

The Dingo Fence or Dog Fence stretched 5,614 kilometres (3,488 miles) and was erected to protect sheep flocks and to keep dingoes out of the fertile south- eastern parts of Australia.

Answer: Hawaii

The Iolani Palace is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Barack Obama, the first African-American President of the United States, was born in Honolulu. While California and New York may have lots of superstars, there are no royal palaces in those states. (But they do have some big houses).

Answer: 2010

Spain ended up winning it all, beating the Netherlands. Shakira's "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" was one of the World Cup's theme songs.

Answer: Northern Rhodesia

When it was a colony of the UK, it was called Northern Rhodesia from 1911-1964. Then, it got its independence, and it became modern-day Zambia.

Answer: Potato

During the years 1845-1852, there was mass starvation and immigration from Ireland as many of them were dependent on potatoes. The population of Ireland fell by nearly 25% after the "Great Potato Famine". Some of the 25% immigrated to the USA.