WOLRLD WAR 1
WOLRLD WAR 2
ANCIENT ROME
ANCIENT GREECE
MEDIEVAL EUROPE
100
What years did World War I take place?
1914-1918
100
In what year did World War II end?
1945
100
what country is the roman colosseum located?
Italy
100
Which city-state was known for its military strength and discipline?
Sparta
100
What is the name of the epidemic that devastated Europe in the 14th century, killing a significant portion of the population?
the Black Death
200
How many nations fought in WWI?
Over 30 nations declared war in World War I between 1914 and 1918. The majority joined the Allied Powers, while others formed the Central Powers.
200
What was the name of the attack that brought the United States into World War II?
Pearl Harbor
200
What is the name of the river on which Rome is located?
the Tiber River
200
This city-state is known for its democracy and intellectual achievements, serving as a model for modern governance.
Athens
200
a noble who served a lord of higher rank?
vassal
300
what was the longest battle in ww1?
the battle of Verdun
this battle lasted for 303 days, making it one of the longest and most ferocious battles of the war in human history.
300
Who was the President of the United States during most of World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
300
what are some animals that fought in the roman colosseum? ( name THREE)
a variety of animals were used for entertainment and often fought against each other or gladiators. Some of the most common animals used included lions, tigers, bears, elephants, panthers, and rhinoceroses.
300
This war, lasting nearly three decades, pitted Athens against Sparta and weakened the Greek city-states.
Peloponnesian War
300
What is the term for the system where a young boy trained to become a knight, serving to his personal needs.
an apprentice
400
Manfred von Richthofen was the flyer of what plane?
The Red Baron
400
These two-city bombing in August 1945 led to Japan's surrender? what were those city's?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
400
what type of gladiator is this?
retiarius
400
This Greek philosopher, known for his teaching method of asking questions, was sentenced to death for his beliefs.
Socrates
400
What is the name of the social system in medieval Europe where landowners granted land in exchange for service, like military protection or labor?
Feudalism
500
the assassination of an Austrian archduke, ignited the spark that led to World War I. who was he?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
500
This battle, fought in the summer of 1941.
what was the battle called?
the Battle of Midway
500
why did Rome fall?
(name TWO)
1. Military Overspending: Rome's massive military, used to maintain its vast empire, was expensive to maintain. This, coupled with overexpansion, strained the Roman economy.
2. Economic Troubles: Inflation, high taxes, and reliance on slave labor further crippled the Roman economy, leading to widespread poverty and instability.
3. Government Corruption: Corruption within the Roman government was rampant, leading to mismanagement and inefficiency. This undermined the stability of the empire.
4. Civil Wars: Frequent civil wars, fueled by succession disputes and political rivalries, weakened the empire's military and resources.
5. Barbarian Invasions: The constant threat of barbarian invasions, particularly from Germanic tribes, strained the Roman military and ultimately led to the sack of Rome.
6. Decline of Traditional Values: Moral decay and a loss of traditional Roman values, coupled with the rise of Christianity, weakened the social fabric of the empire.
500
This Greek poet is famous for writing the epic poems Iliad and Odyssey, which tell stories of the Trojan War and Odysseus's journey home.
Homer
500
What was the name of the war fought between the Houses of York and Lancaster in England, over who should sit on the throne?
The War of the Roses