Forms of Government
In this form of government, citizens vote for leaders to represent them and help make laws.
What is a democracy?
This conflict between the North and South lasted from 1861 to 1865 and decided whether the United States would remain one country.
What is the American Civil War?
This ancient civilization built pyramids along the Nile River and was ruled by pharaohs
What is Ancient Egypt?
This Macedonian king created one of the largest empires of the ancient world before dying at age 32.
Who is Alexander the Great?
This Greek philosopher was the teacher of Alexander the Great and wrote about topics such as government, science, and ethics.
Who is Aristotle?
In this form of government, a king or queen usually inherits power and rules the country.
What is a monarchy?
This war began in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and involved many countries around the world.
What is World War I?
This civilization developed along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers and is often called the "Cradle of Civilization."
What is Mesopotamia?
This Carthaginian general famously crossed the Alps with elephants to attack Rome during the Second Punic War.
Who is Hannibal Barca?
This Chinese thinker taught that respect for family, education, and good behavior were important for a stable society.
Who is Confucius?
In this form of government, one person has complete control and citizens have very little political freedom.
What is a dictatorship?
This global conflict lasted from 1939 to 1945 and included major leaders such as Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
What is World War II?
This ancient civilization built the city of Athens and is known for developing democracy.
What is Ancient Greece?
This Roman general conquered Gaul and later became dictator of Rome after crossing the Rubicon River.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This South African leader spent 27 years in prison before helping end apartheid and becoming his country's first Black president.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
In this form of government, religious leaders hold political power and laws are often based on religious teachings.
What is a theocracy?
Fought between Christian Europeans and Muslim forces over control of holy lands in the Middle East, these conflicts lasted for centuries.
What are the Crusades?
This civilization was famous for its vast empire, powerful army, and network of roads connecting distant territories.
What is Ancient Rome?
This powerful queen of Ancient Egypt formed alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony in an effort to protect and expand her kingdom's influence.
Who is Cleopatra?
This Indian leader promoted nonviolent resistance and helped India gain independence from British rule.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
In ancient Rome, citizens elected representatives to help govern, making it one of history's earliest example of this type of government.
What is a republic?
Beginning in 1337, this long conflict between England and France led to the rise of Joan of Arc and lasted for more than a century.
What is the Hundred Years' War?
Located in the Andes Mountains of South America, this civilization built Machu Picchu and created a large empire without a written language.
What is the Inca Civilization?
This British queen led the Iceni people in a revolt against Roman rule in Britain around 60 CE and became a symbol of resistance.
Who is Boudica?
This civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech and worked to achieve equality through peaceful protest.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?