Ancient Civilizations
"An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" is a famous phrase from this collection of Babylonian Laws.
What is the Code of Hammurabi?
This man performed his signature "Midnight Ride" in 1775, alerting the Colonial militia that British Troops were arriving.
Who was Paul Revere?
This Indian nationalist successfully campaigned for Independence from Britain in the 1930s-40s, and was famous for his nonviolent resistance tactics including fasting.
Who was Mahatma Gandhi?
This 4-person British band caused widespread frenzy due to their immense popularity when they arrived in the United States in 1964.
Who were the Beatles?
This patron saint of France commanded French troops during the Hundred Years War. She was known for being accused of heresy and claiming to have divine guidance.
Who was Joan of Arc?
This 5th-Century CE conqueror was infamously known as the "Scourge of God".
Who was Attila the Hun?
This 9th U.S. President was only in office for 32 days. (Bonus 100 points if you can tell us the cause of his death)
Who was William Henry Harrison?
Thich Quang Duc, a Buddhist Monk who was photographed setting himself on fire, was protesting this war.
What was the Vietnam War?
This 1969 music festival featured musical icons of the time such as The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Janice Joplin, Carlos Santana, and was attended by nearly 500,000 fans.
What was Woodstock?
This 1932 inter-species conflict occurred because a certain type of bird was destroying crops in the Australian wheat belt.
What was the (Great) Emu War?
The Ptolemy Dynasty ruled this ancient civilization.
What is Egypt?
This is the number of executive departments that make up the U.S. Presidential Cabinet?
What is 15?
The Republic of China's government retreated to THIS LOCATION after Mao Zedong took power in 1949, forming the People's Republic of China.
What is Taiwan?
This famous Hollywood star became Governor of California in 2003.
Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger?
This was the first U.S. President to appear on television.
Who was F.D.R?????
This Roman Emperor loved his horse, Incitatus, so much that he made him a marble stall, a jeweled collar, a house, and even made him an actual Senator!
Who was Caligula (or Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus) ?
This city was the first capital of the United States, from 1785-1790.
What is New York City, New York?
He was the first president of South Korea, and was in power from 1948-1960.
Who was Syngman Rhee?
In this year, the first internet domain was registered.
When was 1985?
This war was the shortest war in history. It lasted 38 minutes and resulted in a British victory.
What was the Anglo-Zanzibar War?
The Ancient Greeks believed that people with this color hair became vampires after they died.
What is red? (What are redheads?)
This U.S. president is in the Wrestling Hall of Fame. He had over 300 official contests and only lost once!
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
The Japanese Imperial family claimed to be descended from this sun goddess.
Who is Amaterasu?
This is the best-selling fictional novel of all time.
What is Don Quixote?
This Indonesian volcano, which erupted in 1883, made a sound so loud that it could be clearly heard from 3,000 miles away.
What is Krakatoa?