Ancient Civilisations
Which river was essential to the development of Ancient Egypt?
Nile River
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Which country experienced a revolution in 1917 that resulted in the rise of communism under Lenin?
Russia
What event in 1914 is widely considered the spark that started World War I?
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What popular South Korean music genre is known for its colorful performances and global fanbase?
K-pop
Which ancient civilization invented paper?
China!
Which Egyptian queen was known for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?
Cleopatra
What revolution occured in Britain in the 18th century and what was its impact?
Industrial Revolution - technology and transportation
Which countries made up the Triple Entente at the start of World War I?
France, Russia, and Great Britain
In what year was the first iPhone released?
2007
Which ancient Chinese philosophy emphasizes harmony with nature and is associated with the Tao Te Ching?
Taoism or Daoism
Which artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What is one invention to come out of the industrial revolution?
multiple answers accepted
What was the name of the military strategy used by Germany to quickly conquer Poland, France, and other countries in the early years of World War II?
BLITZKRIEG
What year was the first television invented?
1927
Which ancient civilization is famous for its Olympic Games, which inspired the modern Olympics?
Ancient Greece
Who was the leader of Germany during WW2?
Adolf Hitler
Which revolution led to the rise of Napoleon?
French
What is the name of the one Japanese city where the United States dropped atomic bombs in 1945?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What annual music competition, featuring performances from countries across Europe, has been held since 1956?
Eurovision
What powerful empire, known for its gladiator games and coliseums, ruled much of Europe for centuries?
The Roman Empire
Which Egyptian pharaoh built the temple Deir el-Bahari?
What was one social issue that came from the industrial revolution?
Child Labour, Unsafe working conditions etc
What was the name of the peace treaty that officially ended World War I in 1919?
Treaty of Versailles
What was the name of the space mission in 1969 that resulted in the first humans landing on the moon?
Apollo 11