Scholastic Bowl Geography & History

First European to reach North American mainland in 1001 AD. Founded Dutch rule in Greenland

This river is the longest in China and Asia & 3rd longest in the world.

This Tsar temporarily abdicated in 1564, killed his favorite son, and tortured his enemies.

War of "Manifest Destiny" gained Southwestern territory of U.S.

Sometimes called "China's Sorrow" this river is known for its devastating floods. 6th longest

This king, known as the "Sun King" ruled for 72 years, the 2nd longest in recorded history

The Khumbu Icefall and the cliff-like Three Steps are hazards faced on this mountain

Italian-explored shores of Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, & Labrador. Gave England claim to N. Amer

Explorer who headed 1513 Spanish led expedition. 1st European to reach Pacific Ocean

The leader of this group was known as "scourge of God" & was known for "tremendous slaughter"

Italian explorer who made 4 voyages to West Indies and Caribbean Islands

First Englishman to sail around world.Defeated Spanish Armada & claimed California for England

Trench warfare between European alliances produced "Lost Generation"

Fall of the Bourbon monarchy led to a series of short-lived regimes

This "Lion-Hearted" third son of Henry II spent only 5 months of his reign in England

British king lost the American colonies in the Revolutionary War. Became "mad" from Porphyria.

Yamanaka & Kawaguchi are two lakes along the slopes of this mountain. Sacred to Shinto religion

This river has a namesake Canadian territory and is the 2nd longest river in Canada

This man served as Vice President and became President after Lincoln was assassinated