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Is the United States in decline? Why did Europe dominate the world from the Renaissance on? Why did Islam decline? Who was the Buddha? Why are there so many Buddhists? How many people can the planet support?

(Steve G, A Block)

What happened to the Maya? Who built Stonehenge? Who was Gilgamesh? Why was the Roman Empire a big deal? Who was Plato?

(Mary Student, A Block)

Did the American really revolution instigate and inspire other countries to also overthrow their government? Is it true that during the French revolution the people really tore down the Bastille? Why do the Muslims and Jews hate each other? Why doesn't China's communist government tell the Chinese people their true history about the Cultural Revolution? Who was Evita Peron and why was she considered the queen of Argentina?

Evita Peron was from a poor family but she dreamed of being an actress. She grew up in Argentina during the revolution after WWII. When she was about 20 years old she met Colonel Peron who would soon become president of Argentina. They were then married and Evita became an important political figure. She did everything she could to help the "descomisadles" (the ones without shirts a.k.a the lower classes). She organized charities, gave them employment, food and help because she knew that they would be the ones choosing who to put in power and she wanted Peron and herself to win the next election. Eva Peron did many things to help the poorer classes in Argentina and although they were mostly for her own selfish gain the people (who didn't know this) loved her and when she died honored her and called her a saint. She died in 1952 from cancer at the age of 27.

(Grace P, A Block) Why does the Mayan Calendar end in 2012? Why did people use to think the world was flat? Where did the Mayans disappear to? did they die? What was the Chinese cultural revolution? Does the government from that revolution still stand? What was the reason behind the 911 attacks? (Alex S, A Block) Did Nixon really know about the Watergate cover up? How did Deep Throat find out about what was going on? We'll never really know if Nixon knew about the cover-up; he claimed, until his dying day, that his resignation was only for the better of the country, and that he was not involved in the crime in any way. Deep Throat, W. Mark Felt, became the Associate Director of the FBI upon J. Edgar Hoover's death and L. Patrick Gray's promotion to Director. As Associate Director, Felt was privy to, and responsible for, every document and investigation show to Gray, who was nicknamed 3-Day Gray due to his frequent absence from the FBI Headquarters. Sources: Bob Woodward, "How Mark Felt Became 'Deep Throat'", //The Washington Post//; Woodward //Secret Man//, p. 16, as posted on wikipedia.org; wikipedia.org What are the clashes between Aboriginals/Maori and Australians/New Zealanders like? Why is Saudi Arabia so set in their laws about the "modesty" of Muslim women? Why do different Arabic countries have different laws about the severity of the practice of Islam? <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Adobe Gothic Std B'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;">How did France become such a secular country? Why France, as opposed to Germany, perhaps, a country that might have more interest in trying to erase all signs of religious discrimination? <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Adobe Gothic Std B'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;">What was the Berlin Wall's fall like? What social movements were caused by the separation and then the reunion of East and West Germany? <span style="color: black; display: block; font-family: 'Adobe Gothic Std B'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in;">(Ted W, A Block)

Did Atlantis ever really exist? How do we know this? How were the Mayans so advanced in comparison to other civilizations of their time? Why did they suddenly disappear? How do we know so much about ancient empires, if all that remains are various types of art? If stocks were at an all-time high, what caused the market to crash so suddenly before the Great Depression? When/how did people begin to discover that there was more land across the ocean, as opposed to thinking that the world simply “ended” in the horizon? (McKenzie F, A Block)

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">What were some Native Americans belief? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">When did the Greek gods die out? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Did France have anyone like the Mayans? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">How has Australia been able to say out of all this war and drama? Have they had their own wars within themselves? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Who is the KGB? Why did the government think they were so effective? Why did they die out? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 110%; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">(Mehrie P, A Block)

Why was the earth land mass shifted differently before? What happened to lead to the fall of the Egyptians? How come there are less Jews in the world although it was the first monotheistic religion? Why were monarchies established? Who were chosen? How? Who invented sports, or the first sport. What was that sport. Why did he invent it? What country did he establish it in?

(Adam S. A Block)

1. Where did the Mayans go? 2. Why do most Historical figures become famous after they die? 3. Why do they call it World War One and Two if the whole world wasn’t participating? 4. How did the Egyptians build the pyramids 5. Where did the Nazca Lines actually come from? (Austin N. A block) Why is Mohammed known as the "Last Prophet"? What are the differences between Hinduism and Buddhism? What countries have used a Caste system to distinguish citizen rank? How were the Ancient Egyptians able to build pyramids that are computers can not even replicate? How many religions believe in the idea of reincarnation? (John Guerra.A block)

How many more people can earth support? Why does the Mayan Calendar stop in 2012? Who decided on the 7 wonders of the world? Could WWI have been prevented? If so, how? Did Athenians create the first form of government? (Oliver E, A Block)

1. What affect does social networking have on the world? 2. How did 9/11 change the world? 3. What are the different theories and predictions about the world ending on December 21, 2012? 4. What affect does global warming have on natural disasters? 5. How did the world leaders respond to the 1929 stock market crash during the Great Depression?

(Mariah B, A Block) Who named each of the states in the US? Why is the Muslim religion so concerned about the modesty of women? Who is/ what is Allah in the Muslim religion? Why do the Mayans believe that the world will end when the calendar starts over? What is a pharaoh and who was the most famous one? (Sarah M, A block)

(Khadija M, A block)
As the world’s population continues to increase, how much longer will the earth be able to support so many people? How did the concept of religion begin? How did the Native Americans arrive to America? What happened to the Mayans? What was the first Civilization ever formed? (Ilan S, A block)

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">1. How was the wall of China planned and constructed? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">2. Throughout history France has managed to stay a dominant and successful country. How has it managed to stay consistently strong? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">3. What was the reason behind purchasing Alaska and making it part of the United States. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">4. What did other continents and countries first use Australia for? (i.e. Food, military, criminals) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Book Antiqua',serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">5. What has been the worst recorded natural disaster in American history, and how did it affect that state or area’s economy. (Shay F, A block)

What would be considered the worst event to have ever happened in the history of the world, in terms of its effect on the planet and life on the planet? Have religions always clashed or have their been times when all religions have been at peace? When and where was the first occurrence of music to ever happen? Who would be considered the worst ruler in the history of the world? If Pangaea did exist then why and at what point did the continents float apart? (Andrew G, A Block)

1. What are some of the legends that come with Stonehenge

2. What is the big bang theory? 3. How has European settlements in North America changed the landscape? 4. Where did Vikings originate from? 5. Why is it so bad if China or India becomes stronger then America? (Hannah R, A Block)

1. How was gold discovered? 2. How were all the countries in the world formed? 3. Are the Romans and Greeks related? 4. Were all those *squinty eyed* people in eastern Asia once part of the same country/origin? 5. How long has it been since man started to follow a religion? (Aditi D, A Block)

What was the first culture that realized that Mummyfying worked? Will the pollution eventually destroy the O-Zone? If so what will happen to humans and animals? What happened to Amelia Earhart? Who had the first written language? (Ben H, A)

1. How did they romans build such great buildings when they had no technology? 2. When did the countries change shapes? – It is believe that the was a massive earth quake that split the countries and moved them father and father apart. 3. How were the first king and queen chosen? 4. Who invented words and how long did it take for people to use these words? 5. How tall was Abraham Lincoln? (Sydney T, A Block)