Year 7 - What is History?
What does BCE stand for?
Before Common Era
What is a synonym for 'King'? (Not 'Ruler')
Monarch
What was the name of Captain Cooks ship?
Endeavor
What ancient civilization is known for creating the first known democracy?
Ancient Greeks
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
A Roman coin is what kind of source?
Primary
At what age do women typically marry in Medieval times?
14
Which country was the first to use paper money?
China
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
What is the name of the now famous Australian Break dancer from the Olympics?
Raygun (Rachel Gunn)
What does circa mean?
Approximately
Describe the houses peasants lived in
Thatched roof - mud walls - 1 or 2 rooms
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
6
In what year did WW2 end?
1945
Name 3 Taylor Swift Albums (100 points per album)
misc
What kind of archaeological dating relies on C-14?
Name the two types of Peasants
Serfs, Villeins
Which country first gave women the right to vote?
New Zealand
Who was Australia's first (and only) female Prime Minister?
Julia Gillard
What year was SSHS established?
1953
Where was Otzi the Iceman found?
The Otzal Alps (Between Italy and Austria)
In what year did William the Conquerer conquer England?
1066
In what year was the first modern Olympic games?
1896
What was the name of the former US president who was assassinated?
John F Kennedy
What is the translation of our school motto?
Let us be known by our good deeds.