Ancient Greece
What were the two major city-states of ancient Greece known for their rivalry in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta
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In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus?
Zeus
What year did World War II end?
1945
Which ancient civilization is known for constructing the Great Wall?
China (The Great Wall of China)
Who was the philosopher credited with laying the foundations of Western philosophy in ancient Greece?
Socrates
What iconic temple, dedicated to the goddess Athena, stands on the Acropolis in Athens?
The Parthenon
Who is the Roman counterpart of the Greek goddess Aphrodite?
Venus
What international organization was established in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation among nations?
The United Nations
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Which famous battle in 490 BCE saw a smaller Athenian force defeat a much larger Persian army?
Battle of Marathon
What architectural order, characterized by its elaborate capitals with acanthus leaves, is prominent in ancient Greek temples?
Corinthian order
What Norse mythological event leads to the end of the world and the death of many gods?
Ragnarok
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
What was the name of the ship that carried Charles Darwin on his voyage of discovery to the Galápagos Islands?
HMS Beagle
Who was the Athenian statesman responsible for initiating the construction of the Parthenon on the Acropolis?
Pericles
The Antikythera mechanism is speculated to be the oldest form of what?
In Hindu mythology, who is the god of destruction and transformation?
Shiva
What significant event took place on August 28, 1963, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
Who was the ruler of the Mongol Empire during its peak, known for his vast conquests?
Genghis Khan
What philosophical school in ancient Greece, founded by Zeno of Citium, advocated for virtue and wisdom as the path to happiness?
Stoicism
Who is the Greek sculptor responsible for the creation of the colossal statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Phidas
What is the name of the Chinese mythical creature that has the body of a deer, tail of an ox, hooves of a horse, and a lion-like head?
Qilin
In what year did the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany occur?
1989
In what year did Christopher Columbus make his first voyage to the Americas?
1492