question: The Kingdom of Yugoslavia (, , "Kingdom of South Slavia") was a state in Southeast Europe and Central Europe, that existed during the interwar period (19181939) and first half of World War II (19391943).

It was formed in 1918 by the merger of the provisional State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs (itself formed from territories of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire) with the formerly independent Kingdom of Serbia. The Kingdom of Montenegro had united with Serbia five days previously, while the regions of Kosovo, Vojvodina and Vardar Macedonia were parts of Serbia prior to the unification.

For its first eleven years of existence, the Kingdom was officially called the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, but the term "Yugoslavia" was its colloquial name from its origins. The official name of the state was changed to "Kingdom of Yugoslavia" by King Alexander I on 3 October 1929.

The state was ruled by the Serbian dynasty of Karaorevic, which previously ruled the Kingdom of Serbia under Peter I from 1903 (after the May Overthrow) onwards. Peter I became the first king of Yugoslavia until his death in 1921. He was succeeded by his son Alexander I, who had been regent for his father. He was known as "Alexander the Unifier" and he renamed the kingdom "Yugoslavia" in 1929. He was assassinated in Marseille by Vlado Chernozemski, a member of the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (IMRO), during his visit to France in 1934. The crown passed to his then-still under-aged son Peter. His cousin Paul ruled as Prince regent until 1941, when Peter II would come of age. The royal family flew to London the same year, prior to the country being invaded by the Axis powers.
1. What was the Kingdom of Yugoslavia first called?
2. For how long?
3. When was its named changed?
4. By whom?
5. What new name did he give it?
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answer: 1. the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes
2. for its first eleven years
3. 3 October 1929
4. King Alexander
5. "Kingdom of Yugoslavia"

question: The 1912 Summer Olympics (Swedish: "Olympiska sommarspelen 1912"), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 22 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,408 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports. With the exception of tennis (starting on 5 May) and football and shooting (both starting on 29 June), the games were held within a month with an official opening on 6 July. It was the last Olympics to issue solid gold medals and, with Japan's debut, the first time an Asian nation participated. Stockholm was the only bid for the games, and was selected in 1909.

The games were the first to have art competitions, women's diving, women's swimming, and the first to feature both the decathlon and the new pentathlon, both won by Jim Thorpe. Electric timing was introduced in athletics, while the host country disallowed boxing. Figure skating was rejected by the organizers because they wanted to promote the Nordic Games. United States won the most gold medals (25), while Sweden won the most medals overall (65).

Following the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, the authorities in Sweden immediately sought to ensure that the next games would be held there. There were two Swedish members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the time, Viktor Balck and Clarence von Rosen. The pair proposed to the Swedish governing bodies of athletics and gymnastics in order to ensure that they backed any potential bid. Support was given by the national associations on 18 April 1909 for a bid to host the Olympics in Stockholm on the basis that suitable financial arrangements could be made. King Gustaf V was petitioned on 6 May 1909 following the publication of preliminary plans for the Stockholm bid that the expected cost of hosting the Games would be 415,000 kronor (23,050 or $115,250). The Government accepted the petition on behalf of the King and supported the bid.
1. How many countries played in the games that year?
2. How many individual people were competing?
3. Were women allowed to play?
4. How many were there?
5. Was it the summer or winter games?
6. In what year?
7. Did the US compete that year?
8. Did they win more medals than anyone else?
9. Who did?
10. Did the US win some gold?
11. How many?
12. Where were the games held?
13. When?
14. Did anyone want to have them elsewhere?
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answer: 1. Twenty-eight
2. 2,408
3. Yes
4. 48
5. summer
6. 1912
7. Yes
8. No
9. Sweden
10. Yes
11. 25
12. Stockholm, Sweden
13. between 5 May and 22 July 1912
14. No

question: What could a poem writer and a movie director share? More than you think! Langston Hughes began writing poems in high school and soon became one of America's greatest writers. Most of his writing is about his experiences as an African American. He wrote poems about people who worked hard through life but still found things to be happy about. He wrote plays and books about justice for all people, and he wrote kids' books, too. The Sweet and Sour Animal Book is a book of his animal poems. Pictures and photos were used in the book. "Hold fast to dreams" is a line in a famous Hughes poem. That's exactly what he did throughout his life. When Steven Spielberg was in middle school, he wanted to make a film. He had an idea for a movie, but no money. He started a tree-planting business and made his film with the money he earned. Spielberg never stopped making films, even after many film schools refused him. Today he is one of the most popular and important filmmakers in the world. His movies are about people who are adventurous , brave, kind. His characters often fight for what is good. Some of his films are about his Jewish background, such as Schindler's List. Spielberg once said, "I don't dream that much at night because I dream for a living." In different ways, both Hughes and Spielberg have encouraged people of all ages to reach for their dreams.
1. What is the writers name?
2. What were most his writings about?
3. Did he write about justice?
4. For whom?
5. Who else did he write books for?
6. What was a famous line mentioned in his children's book?
7. What book was this line from?
8. Who wanted to make a film while in middle school?
9. Why couldn't he make one?
10. How did he earn money?
11. Did he stop making films?
12. Where is he now considered most popular?
13. What is his background?
14. Were his movies about this backgroud?
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answer:
1. Langston Hughes
2. his experiences
3. Yes
4. all people
5. kids
6. Hold fast to dreams
7. its a line in a famous Hughes poem
8. Steven Spielberg
9. no money
10. He started a tree-planting business
11. No
12. the world.
13. he has a Jewish background
14. Schindler's List