Absolutism
What was the name of the building that Louis the 14th lived in?
Palace of Versailles
Napoleon
What was the Berlin Conference and the significance?
- Known as the "Scramble for Africa"
- NO AFRICAN RULER was invited!
Why was the Balkan region the powder keg for the war?
It was oppressed by the Austrians and the Balkan region with the rise of Nationalism wanted to be independent.
Many Americans post WWI wanted what?
Describe the appeasement and who was involved and the purpose and goal of it?
The Munich Agreement - GB, France and Germany - wanted to appease Hitler in hopes that he would stop advancing throughout Europe
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What topic did Kyle do for their BQP? (Kyle can't answer)
Berlin Wall
How many suns in the solar system?
Just ONE, the Sun!
What was the Divine Right of Kings?
That kings are appointed by God and no one should question their authority.
What is Geocentric and What is Heliocentric?
Why was this change significant?
Helio: Sun is in the center
Geo: Earth is in the center
Switching to Heliocentric meant that the church and their texts were being challenged.
Marie Antionette's nickname is?
Madame Deficit
A conflict between China and Britain in the mid-19th century over the opium trade.
The Opium War
The peace terms signed by Germany that were dictated by the Big Four (Wilson, Clemenceau, George, and Orlando) that sought to harshly punish Germany for the events of WWI.
Treaty of Versailles
The name given to the alliance of USA, GB, and the USSR is called...?
The Allied Powers
What was the significance of D-Day and which General led it?
Eisenhower. Stormed the beaches at Normandy, France. Largest amphibious (land & sea) assault in history
Greatly strengthens the Allies. The turning point of World War II.
Who described the wall as an "Iron Curtain"
Churchill
Who was the President that visited all 50 states? (after 1930)
Nixon
What year was the first ipad released?
2010
What were some accomplishments of Peter the Great?
Westernized Russia
Introduced schools of science and math to St. Petersburg
Who wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Women?
Mary Wollstonecraft
Which naval battle took place in 1805 off the coast of Spain. The British fleet, led by Admiral Horatio Nelson (seen as "unbeatable"), defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets, ensuring British naval supremacy?
Battle of Trafalgar
Obtain the right to build the Panama Canal
What was the four main reasons/causes of WWI?
- Militarism = glorifying (developing) military power and keeping an army prepared for war
- Alliances = an agreement between two or more countries to give each other help
- Imperialism = idea of economic and political dominion from competition over weaker nations
- Nationalism = EXTREME pride in one's country
What was the meaning of Lebensraum and who used this word?
German word Hitler used to mean “living space” is
What was the significance of Blitzkerg?
A military strategy characterized by quick and overwhelming force, used by the Germans during World War II; Aka "Lightening War". Blitzkrieg tactics involved the rapid movement of troops
The Berlin Wall was a symbol of?
Political tension between the US and USSR
The back of class, there are three quotes:
1. Theodore Roosevelt - Man in the Arena
2. E.E. Cummings
3. _______? (Hint: "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past").
)
Scott Fitzgerald - Great Gatsby
Who's the fastest man in the world?
Usain Bolt
Secret police created by Tsar Ivan
Oprichniki
A philospher that promoted the belief that people had the right to life, liberty and property.
John Locke
Led the Reign of Terror, a period of mass executions and political repression. Ruthlessly Radical & Increases freedom of the press!
Robespierre
What was the Monroe Doctrine
A U.S. policy announced in 1823 that warned European powers not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
The German Kaiser that was responsible for the German military and removed from power at the end of WWI.
Wilhelm II
A new militant political movement that emphasized loyalty to the state and obedience to its leader was?
Fascism
What was the Battle of the Bulge and it's significance?
The last major German offensive attack in the Ardennes forest during World War II.
Germany used up all their resources and fought in the cold winter.
What was the Warsaw Pact?
USSR and Communist allies created pact in response to NATO
What is Mrs. Nieves two dogs name?
Kobe & Hazey
Which President gave the Gettysburg Address?
Lincoln
Why couldn't Austria and Prussia centralize?
Too small/too diverse - wasn't able to centralize powers and focused on military.
What did Thomas Hobbes believe?
- Believed Natural State of ppl = War (BAD, evil)
- Supported absolute monarchy (a little bit of a limit, but you still need a King)
- Said people could not be trusted
- Writes the book "Leviathan"
Who founded the Jacobins and what were the two things that they wanted/goals?
Robespierre
1. Wanted a Republic = NO KING
2. Wanted NA to declare war on Austria (who supported monarchy)
King of Belgium who took over the Congo under claims of abolishing slavery and spreading Christianity.
King Leopold II
Which Battle introduced Tanks?
Battle of Somme
What was the dust bowl?
A terrible drought that contributed for farmers to lose income because their crops had been dried up for harvest
How did the failure of democracy lead to the rise of militaristic nations?
Rise of propaganda, nationalism, authoritarian leaders, the Great Depression or economic failures.
Who was the President of the US during the later part of the Cold War?
Kennedy
What is Mrs. Nieves' favorite animal?
Otter
Which company owns Lamborghini, Ducati, Porsche, Audi, and Bugatti?
Volkswagon
The first Absolute Monarch to be beheaded and what country was he ruling at the time?
Charles I of England
What were women roles and involvement with the Enlightenment?
Contributed to a degree, often met in Salons and Coffeehouses to discuss topics. But often - inferior to men.
Napoleon 3 MAJOR parts of Grand Empire?
1. French Empire - Inner Core
2. Dependent States - Ruled by Relatives
3. Allied States - Countries defeated by N
Japan MODERNIZED and INDUSTRIALIZED
Meiji Restoration
Battle of Ypres
Who was the President that did not get involved in the GD because he didn't think it was the governments role?
Hoover
Who was the Battle of Britain against and what was the result?
Hitler wanted to take over London but led to the bombing and destroying of the city.
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
What is the school's theme this year?
Grow, Gather, Go
In what country was the game of checkers invented?
Egypt
Rococo was what type of style?
Grace and Gentleness (Secular)
Why did historians call it the Enlightenment?
Because it was a time period where reason and individualism was accepted as a way of thinking and acting.
What is the Congress of Vienna?
1. Prevent future French aggression (believed if war were to start, it would be France's fault)
2. Balance of Power - so no country could be a threat to another
3. Restore Europe's former royal families to the throne (to replace Napoleon's relatives)
What was the Spanish-American War?
A conflict between the U.S. and Spain in 1898. The war resulted in the U.S. gaining control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, marking the emergence of the U.S. as a global power.
Why did the LoN fail?
No one to enforce the laws put in place.
What did NAZI stand for?
National Socialist German Workers Party
Explain the Non-Aggression Pact, what was the significance?
Name two proxy wars that occurred during Cold War...
Greek Civil War, Korean War, Vietnam, Bay of Pigs, Afghanistan
What color is Mrs. Nieves current Owala Water bottle?
Neon Yellow
What was hair dye made of when it was invented?
(Hint: Animal Poo)
Bird poo!
What was the city that was westernized?
St. Petersburg
What was the MOST important piece of Enlightenment created? When was it signed?
Thomas Jefferson - 1776
Three things that made Napoleon a great military leader?
Commanded Loyalty
The use of deception or surprise
Speed
What was the Treaty of Nanjing?
Result of Opium War - five ports/ millions of dollars
Who was on the Allied and Central Powers?
Allied: F, GB, Russia
Central: G, AH, (I)
Who were the Dictators of the following:
Germany
Soviet Union
Italy
Japan
Spain
Germany: Hitler
SU: Stalin
Italy: Mussolini
Japan: Hideki Tojo
Spain: Franco
What was the Marshall Plan?
Give 12B to countries to "not be communist"
What does DNA stand for and spell it correctly.
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
What city was formerly known as Constantinople? Conquered by who?
Istanbul and Ottoman Empire