Famous Rulers and/or Military Commanders
Who was the leader (President) of the USA in its infancy?
George Washington
This battle in WW2 where Allied troops stormed the beaches of normandy is refered to as...?
D-Day
According to ancient Roman myth the war between Romulus and Remus sparked the creation of what Empire
Roman
This is refered to as "The Great War"
WW1
Current leader of Russia
Putin
French Leader who assumed power after the French Revolution
Napoleon Bonaparte
The shooting of ... sparked the start of WW1
Franz Ferdinand
Battle of Thermopylae
This war lead to the rise of German nationalism and saw the collapse of the second French empire (1870-1871)
Franco-Prussian War
al-Qaeda
This ruler is known for his rule over the Mongols
Genghis Khan
This Battle was the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte (1815)
Waterloo
This battle in 331 BCE resulted in a decisive Macedonian victory, effectively ending the Persian Empire's resistance
Battle of Gaugamela
Often referred to as the "Holy Wars"
The Crusades
This country was split in a shared occupation between American,Soviet Union, Britian, and France.
Germany
This ruler from ancient times is often refered to as "... The Great
Alexander
nicknamed after an animal this "war" was over disputed territory in the San Juan Islands between America/Britian in 1800s
What famous crossing into Rome is Hannibal known for?
Crossing of the Alps
This War was fought from 1756-1763 between Britain/Prussia and France/Austria plus others.
7 Years War
Who Defeated Hannibal at the battle of Zama?
Scipio Africanu
This military commander's father was named Hamilcar Barca
Hannibal
What political building/house did the British burn down during the war of 1812
White House
The Seige of Acre (1189-1191) is apart of which "Crusade" 1st, 2nd, or 3rd?
3rd
Rome and Carthage are most well known for what War(s)? (264BCE-146BCE)
Punic Wars
This empire is known for widely adopting Christianity
Roman/byzantine