Influential People
This leader of the Indian National Congress used nonviolent methods to campaign for India's independence from Britain. He led the Salt March in 1930.
Who was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi?
This president's 1796 farewell address was a letter that warned Americans of the dangers of factions and foreign entanglements.
Who was George Washington?
Some important figures surrounding this revolution include Porfirio Díaz, Emiliano Zapata, and Francisco I. Madero. It led to the Constitution of 1917 and significant land reforms.
What was the Mexican Revolution?
This dynasty, the first in traditional Chinese historiography, is said to have existed during the 20th century BCE.
What was the Xia Dynasty?
This Italian city developed into a powerful maritime empire and trade center. Its famous arsenal created a large navy and trading fleet that allowed it to become extremely wealthy and powerful. It sacked Constantinople in 1204.
What is Venice?
This founding father is known for shaping the 1787 document that replaced the Articles of Confederation and begins with "We the People"
Who was James Madison?
The Zimmermann Telegram was a letter sent from Germany to this country. It promised to give this country land from the United States if it assisted Germany.
What is Mexico?
This North African country achieved its independence through a lengthy war with France that began in 1954. France committed many atrocities during its war with this country, like bombing villages suspected of helping the FLN (Front de libération nationale).
What is Algeria?
The Eleventh Dynasty of the ancient civilization of this country ended in the 20th century BCE. Ottoman rule of this country ended in the early 20th century CE.
What is Egypt?
This city's great library, the House of Wisdom, was destroyed by the Mongols in 1258. This intellectual center and capital of the Abbasid Caliphate thrived during the Islamic Golden Age.
What is Baghdad?
The Mali Empire reached its territorial peak during this extremely wealthy man's reign. Being one of the wealthiest humans in history, his stop in Cairo during his Hajj to Mecca affected the value of gold in Egypt.
Who was Mansa Musa?
In this Civil Rights movement letter, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"
What is the Letter from Birmingham Jail?
This leader of the 1911 Xinhai Revolution advocated for the Three Principles of the People and founded the political party that is currently the largest in the Legislative Yuan.
Who was Sun Yat-sen?
This culture, located south of ancient Egypt and usually divided into Upper, Middle, and Lower regions, frequently fought with Egypt in the 20th century BCE.
What was Nubia?
This influential city served as the capital of multiple Chinese dynasties, including the Tang dynasty. It was captured and severely sacked during the An Lushan rebellion. Many other Asian capital cities are modeled after it.
What was Chang'an?
This totalitarian dictator led the Communist Party of Kampuchea and ruled the Khmer Rouge. His reign is known for the Cambodian genocide.
Who was Pol Pot?
This letter criticized Spanish colonial rule in the Americas. It called for liberty and republicanism, outlined a vision for the future of an independent Latin America, and aimed to gain British support.
What is the Jamaica Letter?
This Renaissance astronomer contributed to the Scientific Revolution by publishing his book "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium"
Who was Nicolaus Copernicus?
This former president of the Screen Actors Guild announced the "Star Wars program" in the late 20th century CE.
Who was Ronald Reagan?
This former Hanseatic League city was an important center of rock music and the namesake of a 'Schule' music movement. It paved the way for the Beatles and is where John Lennon entered a stage with a toilet seat around his neck.
What is Hamburg?
This prime minister nationalized many industries and oversaw the Smiling Buddha nuclear weapon tests.
Who was Indira Gandhi?
"J'Accuse...!" is an open letter written by Émile Zola responding to the events of this political scandal during the Third French Republic. The letter accused the French government of antisemitism.
What was the Dreyfus Affair?
This communist rump state led by Béla Kun lasted 133 days. It carried out the Red Terror, which was followed by the counter-revolutionary White Terror.
What was the Hungarian Soviet Republic?
This attempted coup d'état led by young IJA officers tried to bring about a "Shōwa Restoration" in the early/mid 20th century CE.
What was the February 26th incident?
Located on an isthmus, this city-state gained wealth as a center of trade and developed a style of classical architecture. It was a member of the Peloponnesian League.
What was Corinth?