Ancient Civilizations
Which ancient civilization developed democracy in the city-state of Athens?
The ancient Greeks.
Which country did Germany invade in September 1939, starting World War II in Europe?
Poland.
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington.
Which Portuguese explorer reached India by sea in 1498?
Vasco da Gama.
Who discovered gravity after observing a falling apple, according to the famous story?
Isaac Newton.
Which ancient empire built an extensive network of roads across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East?
The Roman Empire.
What was the name of the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944?
D-Day.
Which French military leader was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
Napoleon Bonaparte.
Which Portuguese explorer arrived in Brazil in 1500?
Pedro Álvares Cabral.
Which invention by Johannes Gutenberg helped make books more widely available in Europe during the 15th century?
The printing press.
Which ancient civilization is famous for creating the first Olympic Games?
The ancient Greeks.
Which two cities in Japan were hit by atomic bombs during World War II?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Who was the South African leader who fought against apartheid and later became president?
Nelson Mandela.
What was the name of the Portuguese revolution in 1974 that ended the dictatorship?
The Carnation Revolution.
Which scientist is famous for developing the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein.
Which ancient civilization developed a writing system using wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets?
The Sumerians.
Who was the British prime minister for most of World War II?
Winston Churchill.
Which American president led the United States during most of the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln.
Which Portuguese explorer discovered the sea route to India around Africa?
Vasco da Gama.
Which scientist developed the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin.
Which ancient city, located in present-day Iraq, was the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire under King Nebuchadnezzar II?
Babylon.
What was the name of the treaty that imposed harsh peace terms on Germany after World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles.
Which Egyptian queen became famous for her relationship with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?
Cleopatra.
In which year did Portugal restore its independence from Spanish rule?
1640.
Who invented the light bulb, according to the commonly taught historical account?
Thomas Edison.