American History
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What countries made up the Axis powers in World War II?
Japan, Italy, and Germany.
What piece of technology used on the 4th of July was created un China?
Fireworks.
Which three religions share the same God?
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.
What conquistador conquered the Inca?
Francisco Pizzaro
What group of Native Americans did Columbus meet upon his arrival to the New World?
The Taino
What was the name of the plague that devastated Europe in the 14th century?
The Black Death.
What rationale did Chinese emperors use to justify their rule?
The Mandate of Heaven?
What two main religions fought for dominance in India during the early centuries? (800 C.E.- 1400 C.E.)
Hinduism and Islam
What is the meaning of "Mesoamerica?"
Middle of America.
What President was in office during World War II?
F.D.R. (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
What family ruled Florence during the 14th century and caused Machiavelli to write "The Prince?"
The Medici Family.
What are some famous goods that China traded along the Silk Road?
gunpowder, silk, porcelain, etc.
What text does Judaism and Christianity share?
The Old Testament.
Who was Moctezuma and what was he known for?
Emperor of Aztecs, confrontation with Cortes.
Who was the only President to not have been elected as President or Vice President?
Gerald Ford!
Who was the father of the Humanist movement during the Renaissance.
Petrarch.
During what dynasty was the Grand Canal built?
The Sui Dynasty?
What religion does not have an official holy text or God?
Buddhism.
What was the Spanish name for corn?
Maize.
What three diplomats were sent to France for the XYZ Affair to represent the United States?
Gerry Elbridge, Charles Pinckney, and John Marshall.
After what event did Europe begin trading with other parts of the world?
The Crusades.
Which Empire (now a prominent country) gave rise to the Opium Wars in China?
The British Empire
What was Japan's native religion?
Shintoism.
What were Chinampas?
Raised gardens used by the Aztecs