The Renaissance
Modern Age
The Enlightenment
Mixed Bag
Geography
100
The meaning of the word "renaissance."
What is "rebirth"?
100
This queen sent Columbus to find a shorter route to India, but instead, he found the Americas.
Who is Isabella I?
100
This philosopher was the first to study human nature to understand the purpose of government.
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
100
This philosopher influenced our First Amendment, which include the freedom of speech and religion.
Who is Voltaire?
100
This geographical feature
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
200
This family is credited with starting "patronage," a practice that allowed artists, scientists, and architects to thrive.
Who were the Medicis?
200
This country colonized a majority of South America, all of Mexico, and a major part of what is now the U.S.
What is Spain?
200
This philosopher wrote about human's natural rights and the social contract between governments and people.
Who is John Locke?
200
This philosopher influenced our Declaration of Independence, which includes ideas like "all men are created equal," and "we are endowed (given) inalienable rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Who is John Locke?
200
This geographical feature, located between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula,
is also featured in the Bible.
What is the Red Sea?
300
This fellow is the epitome of a "Renaissance man," someone who is gifted in the arts and sciences.
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
300
This scientist discovered that the same force that makes apples fall to the ground keeps planets in their orbits.
Who is Isaac Newton?
300
This philosopher is considered the first criminologist (someone who studies crime). He is responsible for getting rid of cruel and unusual punishment.
Who is Cesare Beccaria?
300
This warrior king was the Christian leader of the Third Crusade.
Who is Richard the Lionheart?
300
The landform spanning the western side of South America
What are the Andes Mountains?
400
This artist is known for his amazing sculptures and paintings - specifically the David and the Sistine Chapel.
Who is Michelango Buonarotti?
400
This renowned astronomer was the first to study the night sky closely. He is considered to be the "Father of Modern Science."
Who is Galileo Galilei?
400
This Frenchman is known for his idea of the separation of powers, which structured our government.
Who is Baron de Montesquieu?
400
This is the name of the Islamic "bible."
What is the Qu'ran?
400
The longest river in West Africa.
What is the Niger River?
500
This scientist is known for proposing the heliocentric model of the universe.
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus?
500
Galileo started it, Frances Bacon championed it, and every student uses it for Science Fair.
What is the Scientific Method?
500
This playwright is known for his beliefs that everyone has a right to speak their truth and have their own belief system.
Who is Voltaire?
500
This Muslim leader spread Islam and wealth throughout West Africa, Arabia, and Asia. To this day, he is still considered to be the richest man who ever lived.
Who is Mansa Musa?
500
At 9.2 million square kilometers, this desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
What is the Sahara Desert?