Date that War!
World War II ended in this year
When is 1945?
Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation in this year
When is 1863?
This ancient Egyptian tomb, discovered in 1922, is famous for its wealth of artifacts and intact sarcophagus
What is the tomb of Tutankhamun?
The Great Wall of China was originally built to protect against invasions from this direction
What is the North?
Who is Thomas Edison?
The French Revolution began in this year, marking a major turning point in European History
When is 1789?
The only U.S. president to serve more than two terms
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt
This civilization is famous for creating elaborate pottery decorated with geometric designs and black-figure vases depicting mythological scenes
What is Ancient Greece?
This famous Chinese philosopher was known for teachings on ethics and social harmony
Who is Confucius?
This person invented the telephone in 1876
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
The Battle of Waterloo took place in this year, leading to the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte
When is 1815?
The only president to resign from office
Who is Richard Nixon?
The frescoes in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii were preserved under layers of ash after the eruption of this volcano
What is Mount Vesuvius?
In ancient Japan, this was the title of the military rulers who held real power over the emperors from the late 12th to 19th century.
What is a shogun?
Eli Whitney invented this machine for cleaning seeds out of a plant in 1793
What is the cotton gin?
The Battle of Hastings, where William the Conquerer defeated the English Forces, took place in this year
When is 1066?
The shortest-serving U.S. president, only serving 31 days in office
Who is Willam Henry Harrison
The ancient rock carvings and murals in the Ajanta Caves, depicting the life of the Buddha, are located in this modern-day country
What is India?
In the 3rd century B.C., this Chinese dynasty is credited with unifying China and beginning the construction of the Great Wall
What is the Qin Dynasty?
This 18th century invention by James Watt was crucial to the Industrial Revolution, transforming industries and transportation
What is the steam engine?
The first Persian invasion of Greece, which included the Battle of Marathon, took place in this year
When was 490 BCE?
The 15th president of the United States, fiercely unpopular
Who is James Buchanan?
These ancient scrolls, discovered in the 1940s near the Dead Sea, contain some of the earliest known texts of the Hebrew Bible
What is the Dead Sea Scrolls?
The cityy of Persepolis, known for its impressive architecture, was the ceremontial capital of this ancient empire
What is the Achaemenid Empire?
17th-century Dutch scientist Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek is credited with inventing the first of this, which led to major advancements in biology
What is the microscope?