People
Ruler of Ethiopia who kept his country independent by using European rivalries and building a modern army
Menelik II
only African country to remain independent
Ethiopia
gathering of european countries to divide Africa into colonies
Berlin Conference
the belief that one race is superior to others
Racism
This astronomer wrote the Starry Messenger and was tried by the Church for it
Who was Galileo Galilei
Who was the last NFL player to successfully execute a dropkick
Doug Flutie, 1/1/2006
Who was the first secretary of the Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
term for an indian soldier
Sepoy
man made waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean
Suez canal
conflict that occured when Indian soldiers refused to used the new cartridges for religious reasons, leading to the British government taking direct control of India
Sepoy Mutiny
the theory that certain social groups are more successful than others because they are naturally better
Social Darwinism
He channeled his negativity when he wrote the Leviathan.
Who was Thomas Hobbes
What year was the longest Game in NFL History played
1971 Chiefs and Dolphins
Where was the last battle of the Revolutionary War?
What is Yorktown
ruler of Hawaii who attempted to give more power to native Hawaiians.
Queen Liliuokalani
southeast asian country which was held by the british who encouraged chinese immigration
Malaysia
The conflict between Russia and Britain over territory in India and Afghanistan
the seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country.
Imperialism
She wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Women
Who was Mary Wollstonecraft
What is the most overtime period ever played in a NHL Game?
6 Overtimes 1936 Stanley Cup Finals
What Battle made Andrew Jackson Famous
What was the Battle for New Orleans
This name was given to the Dutch Farmers in South Africa
What was Boers
term used to reference the region of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia
(French) Indochina
term used to refer to the period of time in which the British ruled India
Raj
method of control that consists of taking care of the needs of native people but not granting them full rights
Paternalism
He was the leader of the Italian Nationalists who united Southern Italy
Who was Giuseppe Garibaldi
What Auto manufacturer has won the most F1 Titles
Ferrari
Who was Lincoln's Vice President?
Who was Andrew Johnson
He was Egypt's first Great Reformer
Who was Muhammad Ali
modern day Iran, wanted by European powers for its oil
Persia
conflict between Russia, who wanted access to ports for trade, and the Ottoman Empire
Crimean War
phrase used in reference to India because it was the most valuable british colony
"Jewel in the crown"
The Name given to the First King of the united Germany
What was Kaiser
Who had the longest winning streak in NBA History and How many Games did they win?
Los Angeles Lakers 72-73 33 wins in a row
Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?
Jefferson Davis
leader of the Filipino nationalists who fought against the Spanish and Americans
Emilio Aguinaldo
southeast asian territory given to the United States after the Spanish American War and falsely promised independence
The Philippines
conflict in south africa between the british and the dutch over south african lands
The Boer War
the policy that established the right of the United States to use force to protect its interests
Roosevelt Corollary
He was the Realist writer who penned the massive The Human Comedy a series of almost 100 novels
Who was de Balzac
What is the longest car race in the world?
24 hours of Le Mans
The name for the time after the civil war when Union troops occupied the South
What is reconstruction
He was a British missionary who was lost in Africa for two years until discovered by Henry Stanley.
Who was David Livingstone
territory annexed by the united states with the help of American businessmen
Hawaii
The battle at which the East India Company took control of a large part of India in 1757 after defeating the Indian and French forces
What was the battle of Plassey
the policy that discouraged European colonization in the western hemisphere
Monroe Doctrine
He was the inventor of the Seed drill.
Who was Jethro Tull
Who has the longest streak of victories in Boxing
Julio Caesar Chavez 87
The American President with a Stuffed bear named after him. (Full Name)
Theodore Roosevelt, The Teddy bear.
He was the son of king Mongkut
who was Chulalongkorn
the man made waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
Panama Canal
conflict as a result of the United States failure to grant independence to a southeast asian territory
Philippine American War
acquiring a territory for its strategic location or products
Geopolitics
The Name of Stephenson's fastest Railroad engine
What was the Rocket.
What team is considered to be the most winningest(sp) team in all of sports history?
The New York Yankees
Only President elected four times
Franklin Roosevelt
He was the Leader of the Zulu Tribe in South Africa
Who was Shaka
country modernized by Muhammad Ali in an effort to remain independent
Egypt
This event caused America to end up with control of the Philippines .
The Spanish-American War
adding a territory to an existing political unit or country
Annexation
He was the force behind the Abolition of slavery in Great Britain.
Who was William Wilberforce
what is the powerhouse of the cell
Mitochindria
He was president during America's involvement in World War One
Who was Woodrow Wilson
ruler of Siam (Thailand) who used modernization to maintain independence
King Mongkut
modern day Thailand, was located in between a french and british territories
Siam
Along with the Hausa-Fulani and the Yoruba, What other group of people made up most of the population of Nigeria.
Who were the Igbo
method of control in which native people are encouraged to adopt the culture or traditions of the ruling power
Assimilation
He was the Persian Ruler who sold the Tobacco concessions to Western companies, outraging the locals and nationalistic minded Persians
Who was Nasir al-Din
What is the longest winning streaking Yachting?
what is 123 years America's Cup
Who was the first President to be born in a hospital?
Jimmy Carter