French Rev
Born Austrian, married at 15, died by guillotine in 1793, symbol of class excess
Marie Antoinette
Which event forced Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate in March 1917?
February Revolution
What is the question: rebel organisation led by Ho Chi Minh during the fight for independence from 1945
What/Who is the Viet Minh?
What is the question: Meriam activist who's High Court land rights case overturned Terra Nullius.
Who is Eddie Mabo?
The Korean War began in 1950 when this nation invaded across the 38th parallel.
North Korea
The symbolic start to the Revolution, where rebels stormed the Bastille Castle and collapsed the monarchy
Which group & leader used the slogan 'Peace, Land and Bread'
Lenin - Bolsheviks
This event in January 1968 shifted American public opinion by showing the war was far from being “won” despite government claims
The Tet Offensive
First Nations children who were forcibly removed from their families between the late 1800s and the 1970s Australian government and church policies. aimed to assimilate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children into white society. intergenerational trauma, loss of identity, and the breakdown of cultural knowledge and family structures.
This first president of South Korea ruled from 1948–1960, relying heavily on U.S. support and suppressing political opposition until mass student protests forced his resignation
Syngman Rhee
Who is Jean- Paul Marat, and what are they famous for?
Radical, anti monarchist journalist that was assassinated in the bathtub.
Why is Rasputin's death considered a myth? How did he die
Rasputin survived poisoning, being shot, and even being beaten before finally dying from drowning?
What is Agent Orange, and name 3 side effects (Short or long term
This chemical defoliant, used heavily by U.S. forces.
Skin rashes and severe irritation, Respiratory problems – difficulty breathing, chronic coughing, temporary vision problem, Headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, cancer, organ damage, birth defects, infertility, cognitive impairment, physical disability.
How did John Howard describe expansion of Native Title rights after the Mabo and Wik decisions. Use his quote.
“The pendulum has swung too far in the direction of Aboriginal interests.”
What is the April Revolution (who what when where why)?
1960 student led protest movement sparked by election fraud and the traumatic death and cover up of a young student. Led to killing of student demonstrators.
Louis XVI
Who said this?: This is a hooligan movement… young boys and girls running about and screaming that they have no bread. This will all pass and quieten down.
Tsarina Alexandra
Describe the unique style of warfare used during the Vietnam Warfare: You must name the strategy, who used it, what were key tactics.
What was the name of the case that claimed traditional ownership and pastoral claims could co-exist?
The Wik Decision
Which country suffered the highest casualties during the Korean War, despite not having a formal declaration? (bonus 100 if you can explain how they avoided declaring involvement, and how many casualties).
China - using the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army (PVA) China used the term “volunteers” to avoid a formal war declaration against the United States and the United Nations - around 1 million
Terror is nothing other than justice, prompt, severe, inflexible.
Robespierre
What is the Red Guard? (And who did they support)
paramilitary force, organised by Trotsky, secured key infrastructure during the October seizure of power
Who is Lieutenant William Calley and why did he cause debate?
The only soldier convicted for his role in the My Lai Massacre, who told his soldiers to shoot villagers, including men, women, children, and infants. He repeatedly fired into an irrigation ditch full of civilians until bodies were stacked on top of each other. Continued massacre even after it was exposed there were no armed Viet Cong.
150th anniversary of British colonisation, with a large-scale First Fleet re-enactment that forced First Nations men from missions to act as the 'savages' encountered on landing day
What is the question: Domino and containment theory in a strategic location, that led to support of authoritarian leaders simply because they were anti communist.
What was the motivation of U.S involvement in Korea?