Ancient-Classical
Greek leader who successfully united Greece and conquered The Persian Empire.
(What is) Alexander The Great
What European Nation on the Southern Half of an Island was unified in 927 under Æthelstan of Wessex? (Hint: Near Wales)
(What is) England
World War 2 ended in this year.
(What is) 1945
Year the Declaration of Independence was signed.
(What is) 1776
When was Placer History Club made official with the school administration? (Hint: This is our first school year in existence)
(What is) August 2022
Famous Roman dictator Assassinated in 44 BCE. (Hint: Shakespeare Play)
(What is) Julius Caesar
The longest war in human history lasting 781 years. This "war" was more of a series of Conflicts between Christian Kingdoms and Muslim Kingdoms stemming from the Umayyad conquest of Hispania. (Hint: Took place in Spain and Portugal; begins with a re-)
(What is) Reconquista
By 1890, this nation had the most productive economy, thus establishing them as the leader of Industrial Technology.
(What is) The United States
What was the first English settlement in the New World? (Hint: We do not know where they went)
(What is) Roanoke Colony
(What is) Tea
Classical Era came to an end after this major event in 476 C.E.
(What is) The Fall of Rome
What major event in Eastern Europe marked the end of the Medieval Era in 1453 C.E? (Hint: The Ottoman Empire did this)
(What is) Conquest of Constantinople; Fall of The Byzantine Empire
The largest Empire to have existed. This Empire possessed vast Mineral Wealth and are known as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
(What is) The British Empire
Both Americans and the British claim themselves to be the victor of this war despite no border alterations. What war was this?
(What is) The War of 1812
What was the final region of the Soviet Union? Being the de facto USSR for 4 days before declaring their own Independence.
(What is) Kazakh SSR; Kazakhstan
Leader of the Qin who unified China for the first time in 221 BCE.
(What is) Ying Zheng (Or better known as Qin Shi Huang)
In 1347, 12 ships arrived in Messina, Sicily, carrying flea infested rats. These fleas carried The Black Death/The Plague. Where did these ships containing The Plague originate?
(What is) Crimea
This structure was built in 1961 in Central Europe. This structure spanned an entire city and was a major point of discussion and debate during the Cold War.
(What is) The Berlin War
From what Immigration Center did over 12 million Immigrants pass through between the years 1880 and 1930?
(What is) Ellis Island
The shortest war in History was fought between The British Empire and Zanzibar. How many minutes did this war last?
(What is) 38 minutes
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built roughly between 2550 to 2490 BCE and is the only surviving structure out of the famed Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Who was this Pyramid built for/by?
(What is) Pharaoh Khufu
What major action taken by The Ottoman Empire led to an increase in maritime trade and eventually Christopher Columbus's Voyage, and the discovery of the new world?
(What is) The imposure of heavy taxes on Europeans attempting to trade using the Silk Road.
The European Colonial Era "came to an end" in 1997. What were the final colonies? (Hint: In Asia)
(What is) Hong Kong and Macau
The United States became directly and militarily involved in Vietnam in 1964 following what major event?
(What is) Tonkin Gulf Resolution/Incident
In 1788, the Battle of Karánsebes occurred. The _____ Empire falsely believed they were attacking and being attacked by Ottoman Troops. In truth, the troops they were fighting, were of their own nation. This Empire was composed of multiple ethnicities, and this likely led to the lack of communication allowing this battle to occur. What was this Empire's name?
(What is) The Austro-Hungarian Empire