Country Jeopardy: USA, France, India, China, Egypt, Italy

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  1. 3. India Landmark: Marble mausoleum built under the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and dedicated to his wife.
  2. 5. China City: It's also Romanized as Canton and, alongside Shenzhen, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
  3. 7. US People: President known for his trustbusting and conservation efforts.
  4. 8. US City: Location of the Liberty Bell
  5. 10. Italy Culture: Unfinished epic poem written by Virgil following the Trojans as they settle Italy.
  6. 15. Italy People: Artist and polymath responsible for the Mona Lisa.
  7. 16. France Food: Tart stuffed with cheese, vegetables, meat, or seafood. A well-known variety comes from Lorraine.
  8. 17. Egypt City: The most populous city in Africa.
  9. 19. Egypt Landmark: Famous temple in Luxor built under Hatshepsut.
  10. 21. China People: Legendary warrior from the War of the Three Kingdoms, notorious for his treacherous nature.
  11. 23. Italy Landmark: Roman arena built on the former site of Nero's palace, where gladiator fights, animal hunts, and executions were held.
  12. 26. France City: "The City of Light."
  13. 29. France Culture: Impressionist artwork by Claude Monet of his famous garden in Giverny.
  14. 30. India People: Under him, the Maurya Empire reached its largest extent.
  15. 31. China Landmark: Palace complex built upon the ascent of the Ming Dynasty.
  16. 34. China Nature: Quartz-sandstone pillars in Hunan Province that inspired James Cameron's "Avatar."
  17. 35. France Landmark: Tidal island with a millennium-old abbey.
  18. 36. France Nature: Largest sand dune in Europe.
Down
  1. 1. Egypt Culture: In Ancient Egypt, this served as a guide for the deceased to navigate their way through the Underworld.
  2. 2. India Food: Originating in Maharashtra, this street food consists of deep-fried potato on a bun served with chutney; it's also known as a Bombay burger.
  3. 4. Italy City: Considered the birthplace of the Renaissance.
  4. 6. France People: Patron saint of France due to her role in the Hundred Year's War.
  5. 9. China Food: Braised pork belly from Hunan Province; it was a favorite of Mao Zedong.
  6. 11. Italy Food: Originating in Napoli, this is one of Italy's most iconic foods. Just don't put pineapple on it.
  7. 12. India Nature: Shared with Bangladesh, this is the largest mangrove forest in the world, and Bengal tigers are frequently sighted here.
  8. 13. US Nature: Arizona rift in which rocks from the very beginning of the planet can be seen. Sacred to peoples such as the Hopi and Dine.
  9. 14. Egypt Nature: Fossil site known for ancient whales such as Basilosaurus.
  10. 18. China Culture: Epic poem best known for the character Sun Wukong.
  11. 20. India Culture: 2022 Telugu movie following two brothers fighting against British rule; the first Indian movie to receive an Oscar.
  12. 22. Egypt Food: Originating in Ancient Egypt, this dish, consisting of pasta, fried rice, lentils, tomato sauce, and fried onions, remains popular enough to be considered Egypt' national dish.
  13. 24. Egypt People: Kurdish sultan who led Muslim forces during the Second and Third Crusade.
  14. 25. US Culture: Written by Herman Melville, this novel follows Ishmael as he recounts the pursuit of revenge against a famous white whale.
  15. 27. India City: Center of "Bollywood."
  16. 28. US Food: Depending on the source, this chocolate and cream desert was either invented in Maine or by the Pennsylvania Amish.
  17. 32. Italy Nature: Famous lake used as a travel destination since Roman times.
  18. 33. US Landmark: Remains of a Mississippian megacity in southern Illinois.