Serbian History
This famous Serbian inventor, engineer, and physicist, born in Smiljan, is best known for his work with alternating current (AC) and for being one of the most influential inventors of the 19th century.
Who is Nikola Tesla?
This conflict, which took place from 1914 to 1918, involved most of the world's great powers and is also known as the "Great War."
What is World War I?
This British monarch is the longest-reigning queen in British history.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
This battle, fought in 1389, is one of the most significant events in Serbian history
What is the Battle of Kosovo?
This world-famous ship sank in 1912 on its maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg.
What is the Titanic?
This man became the first president of the United States in 1789 and served two terms.
Who is George Washington?
This medieval Serbian king is known for his contributions to law and the expansion of the Serbian kingdom
Who is Stefan Dušan?
In 1492, this Italian explorer sailed across the Atlantic Ocean, reaching the Americas.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
This famous English scientist developed the theory of gravity after watching an apple fall from a tree.
Who is Sir Isaac Newton?
The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was created in 1918 after the end of World War I. This Serbian royal family became the monarchy of the new kingdom.
What is the House of Karađorđević?
The Great Schism, which divided Christianity into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox branches, occurred in this year.
What is 1054?
This English monarch is known for having six wives, two of whom he had executed.
Who is Henry VIII?
This Serbian playwright, known for works like The Government Inspector and The Minister's Wife, used sharp wit and satire to criticize societal and political issues in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Who is Branislav Nušić?
This 1947 event split British India into two independent nations: India and this predominantly Muslim country.
What is Pakistan?
This U.S. conflict, fought between 1861 and 1865, was primarily about the issue of slavery and states' rights.
What is the Civil War?