Christianity
who is the pope?
A Pope is the bishop of Rome and the spiritual leader of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church
What was the capital city of the Roman Empire?
Rome
In what century did the American Revolution take place?
The 18th century
What is the name of the large, cold region located at the top of the world, known for its ice and polar bears?
The Arctic.
who was Henry VIII
Henry VIII was a king of England
Who is considered the central figure of Christianity?
Jesus Christ.
What was the original name of the city that Emperor Constantine renamed to Constantinople?
Byzantium.
Which year did the United States declare its independence from Britain?
1776.
What region of the United States is known for its mountains, including the Rocky Mountains and the Great Basin, and is often associated with wide open spaces and cowboy culture?
The Western region
How many times was Henry VIII married?
Six times
What is the name of the Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
Easter.
Which Roman emperor's reforms and reorganization led to the division of the Roman Empire into the Eastern and Western Roman Empires?
Emperor Diocletian.
In which year did the first moon landing occur?
1969.
Which continent is home to the countries of Canada, Mexico, and the United States?
North America.
Which of Henry VIII’s wives was divorced rather than executed?
The wife who was divorced was the one Henry married after his first wife
What is the name of the Christian document that includes the teachings and life of Jesus Christ, and is divided into the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation?
The New Testament.
What famous Roman structure was used for gladiator games and is still a major tourist attraction in Rome today?
The Colosseum.
In what year did the Berlin Wall fall, marking a significant event in the end of the Cold War?
1989.
Which two countries in South America are landlocked, meaning they do not have any coastline?
Bolivia and Paraguay.
What was the name of the act passed by Henry VIII that established the King as the Supreme Head of the Church of England?
The Act of Supremacy
Which early Christian theologian and philosopher wrote "City of God" and significantly influenced Western Christianity and philosophy?
Augustine of Hippo.
What was the name of the Roman general who famously crossed the Rubicon River in 49 BC, leading to a civil war and the end of the Roman Republic?
Julius Caesar.
In which year did the signing of the Treaty of Versailles occur, officially ending World War I?
1919.
Which three countries have both a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea and share a border with the country of Turkey?
Greece, Cyprus (which is an island nation but is included for its Mediterranean connection), and Syria.
Henry VIII had a famous disagreement with the Pope. What was the main issue that caused this conflict?
The main issue was Henry VIII's desire to annul his marriage to his first wife because she did not give him a male heir, which the Pope refused to grant