General World History
This country colonized the first 13 colonies in the United States
Who is Great Britain
This product started the Industrial Revolution
What is the steam engine
This country has the largest military in the world
What is the United States
This figure was the first President of the United States
Who is George Washington
This country is currently trying to "reclaim" a neighboring country
What is Russia
This Central American country formed an agreement with the United States to build a canal
What is Panama
This abundant mining material fueled the Industrial Revolution
What is coal
In the mid-14th century, this disease killed an estimated 30-60% of Europe's population
What is the Black Plague
This figure was a Cuban revolutionist, communist, and top enemy of the United States during the Cold War
Who is Fidel Castro
This country is currently trying to upgrade its infrastructure through its Belt and Road Initiative
What is China?
This country is credited with creating modern paper
What is China
This economic system was created during the Industrial Revolution
What is Capitalism
This country produces many of the best spices in the world and is sometimes believed to be the target landing spot of Christopher Columbus
What is India
This figure opposed the Industrial Revolution and is considered the father of communism
Who is Karl Marx
Who is Grover Cleveland
This ancient civilization was one of the most powerful in history and created the numerical system used to label the Super Bowl
These are the three things needed in order for a country to industrialize.
What are land, labor, and capital?
Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world, lies on the border of which African countries? (Name one)
What is Zimbabwe or Zambia
This Egyptian Pharaoh is one of the most famous women in history and even had a romantic relationship with Julius Caeser
Who is Cleopatra
This militia group based in Yemen has attacked Cargo vessels and is facing backlash from the United Kingdom, the United States, and other European countries.
Who is the Houthis
This East Asian civilization ruled over China and even invaded Japan, while producing one of the most famous warlord families in history
What is the Mongol Empire
These groups arose from poor labor conditions and social movements during the Industrial Revolution
What are Unions
This country is extremely long and narrow and contains Cape Horn
What is Chile
This historical figure nailed his "95 theses" to the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral
Who is Martin Luther
This Republican Congress member stepped down from his position as party leader this November
Who is Mitch McConnell