Famous Quotes
Queen Marie Antoinette did not say this
What is, "Let them eat cake!"
The terms required Germany to pay financial reparations, disarm, lose territory, and give up all of its overseas colonies.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
This war, fought from 1618 to 1648, involved many European powers and is considered one of the most destructive conflicts in history.
What is the Thirty Years' War?
This renowned playwright, known for works like "Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet," is often considered one of the greatest writers of the English language.
Who is William Shakespeare?
This English author wrote the Gothic novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," which became a seminal work in Romantic literature.
Who is Mary Shelley?
This person claimed, "It is much safer for a prince to be feared than loved, if he is to fail in one of the two."
Who is Niccolò Machiavelli?
This treaty ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation.
What is the "Treaty of Paris?" (1783)
This major battle in 1815 saw the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte and marked the end of his reign as Emperor of the French.
What is the Battle of Waterloo?
This Scottish philosopher and economist, known for his influential book "The Wealth of Nations," is considered the father of modern economics.
Who is Adam Smith?
This German composer is known for his famous composition "Für Elise."
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
This person said, "Religion...is the opium of the people."
Who is Karl Marx?
This treaty brought an end to the 30 Years War (1618–1648), and included the principles of Christian peace, sovereignty, and a balance of power.
What is the Treaty of Westphalia?
This European war resulted in British control of North America and India and established Prussia as one of the great European powers.
What is the Seven Years War? (French and Indian War)
This famous Italian sculptor, known for his masterpiece statue of David, also created the famous fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Who is Michelangelo?
This English author wrote the novel "Pride and Prejudice" and is known for her insightful social commentary.
Who is Jane Austen?
"No bishop, no King."
Who is James I?
Ended the War of the Spanish Succession and reshaped the European balance of power. Also granted Great Britain significant colonial territories and solidified its emergence as a leading global power.
What is the Treaty of Utrecht (1713)?
This war, which lasted from 1936 to 1939, saw the Nationalist forces, led by General Francisco Franco, overthrow the Republican government in Spain.
What is the Spanish Civil War?
This Dutch philosopher and mathematician, known for his philosophical treatise "Discourse on the Method," is considered one of the founders of modern philosophy.
Who is René Descartes?
This English Romantic poet wrote the collection "Songs of Innocence" and "Songs of Experience," exploring themes of nature, spirituality, and social criticism.
Who is William Blake?
This Mountain said, "Any law which violates the inalienable rights of man is essentially unjust and tyrannical; it is not a law at all."
Maximilien Robespierre
Ended the War of Devolution between France and Spain, with France gaining territories in the Spanish Netherlands and Franche-Comté.
What is the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1668)?
This war, fought from 1568 to 1648, was a series of revolts and conflicts in the Spanish Netherlands against the rule of the Habsburg dynasty, leading to the formation of the Dutch Republic.
What is the Eighty Years' War or the Dutch War of Independence?
This English philosopher and political theorist wrote the seminal work "Leviathan," advocating for a strong central authority and social contract theory.
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
This French painter, known for his vivid and colorful landscapes, is considered one of the leaders of the Romantic art movement.
Who is Eugène Delacroix?