1. On December 13th, 1577, this captain set sail from Plymouth, England to explore the Pacific Ocean amongst other things. Who was it? Francis Drake Roger North Henry Roberts James Cook

2. In 1643, the First English Civil War was being waged. On December 13th, this battle took place in a small market town in Hampshire. What town was it? Alton Nantwich Cheriton Newark

3. On December 13th, 1769, the final colonial college in the United States was given a Royal Charter. Which was it? Columbia Yale Dartmouth Princeton

4. On December 13th, 1862, the Confederates took advantage of the Union's sloppy planning and thouroughly dominated them in this battle. What was the battle's name? Battle of Cedar Mountain Battle of Richmond Second Battle of Bull Run Battle of Fredericksburg

5. On December 13th, 1972, Apollo 17's crew of Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt made their 6th and final moonwalk. What was special about Apollo 17's flight? The Apollo 17 was to be the last manned spacecraft in NASA's history, but with the success of the Apollo's missions, future manned flights were planned The moonwalk was only to be done once, but was extended for the first time in NASA history It was the last manned mission to the moon in the 20th century There was no moonwalks to be done. The crew took it upon themselves to do the moonwalks

6. President Jimmy Carter signed the Susan B. Anthony Coin Act into effect on December 13th. In what year did this happen? 1976 1979 1977 1978

7. This first lady was born on December 13th, 1818 in Lexington, Kentucky. Who is she? Jane Means Appleton Pierce Julia Grant Eliza McCradle Johnson Mary Todd Lincoln

8. On December 13th, 1974, this country, although independent, became a republic. Which country was it? Zimbabwe Bangladesh Malta Phillipines

9. On December 13th, 1636, the Massachusettes Bay Colony organized three militia units to defend the colony. Today, these regiments are recognized as what branch of the United States Military? National Guard Marines Army Secret Service

10. Of course, December 13th is right in the Christmas season. To make this quiz a bit easier here is a simple question. How many shopping days are left until Christmas? 11 12 13 10