Ancient Civilization
What conqueror acquired land from Greece to India only to die of illness in Babylon?
Alexander the Great
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Julius Caesar
What structure saw a rise in popularity due to its strong defensive capabilities?
The castle
What year was the United States of America's Declaration of Independence signed?
1776 A.D.
Who were the three Axis Powers of WWII
Germany, Italy, and Japan
if you were looking for the Incas, which mountain range would you find them?
The Andes Mountains
What Roman innovation allowed for water to be transported over longer distances than before?
The Aquaduct
What was the name of the system of governance used by many European kings and lords?
Feudalism
Which Portuguese explorer rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1498?
Vasco Da Gama
Who said "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!"
U.S. President Ronald Reagen
What was the name of the Aztec capital city, located where Mexico City is now?
Tenochtitlan
Before Rome was a Empire, what form of government did it have?
Republic
What was the biggest reason for the crusades?
Christian control over Jerusalem/hatred of Muslims by Christians.
What movement led the use of intellect and reason to explain the natural world?
The Enlightenment
What weapon ended WWII and led to decades of tension between the East and West?
The Atomic Bomb
What civilization had the first written languge?
Ancient Sumer, they created cuneiform.
What was the name of the Carthaginian General who won the battle of Cannae?
Hannibal
What weapon brought an end to feudal Europe after it demolished the walls of Constantinople? And which country/empire conquered Constantinople?
The Cannon, Ottoman Empire
What was the name of the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire?
Hernan Cortés
Where was Germany's WWI surrender signed? This was also the place where France's WWII surrender was signed.
A Private Railroad Car
How do Historians suspect that people arrived in the Americas around 40,000 years ago?
The Bering Sea Land Bridge
What color was added to Roman Senator's togas to signify power?
Purple
Blood, Phlegm, Yellow Bile, and Black Bile were known as what?
The Four Humors
Although Christopher Columbus sailed for the Spanish Crown when he discovered the New World in 1492, what country was he actually from?
Italy
What was General George S. Patton referring to when he said that this was the "Greatest battle implement ever devised.".
M1 Garand Battle Rifle