This North American colony declared independence from Great Britain in 1776.
United States of America
What is an assembly line?
A production process that breaks the manufacture of a good into steps that are completed in a pre-defined sequence.
What south asian country did Britain rule over from 1858-1947?
India
What is the largest country in the world?
Russia
What species of fish is Nemo?
Clown Fish
What intellectual movement caused people to consider new forms of government and humans rights? This inspired numerous revolutions.
The Englightenment
What is urbanization?
The growth of cities and the migration of people to them.
What does Nationalism mean?
An intense loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to one's nation, often at the expense of other countries.
What US state has the most shark attacks?
Florida
What is the most common letter in the English language?
E
This nation was the site of the only successful slave revolt in modern history, breaking free from French rule in 1804.
Haiti
Where did industrialization begin?
Great Britain
What was the name of the conference which took place in 1884 to divide Africa among European powers?
Berlin Conference
What is the largest ocean in the world?
The Pacific
What does mercantilism mean?
A type of economy which focuses on extracting raw materials from colonies and sending them back to the mother country. Focuses on maximizing exports and minimizing imports
Name of the French General who became Emperor at the end of the French Revolution.
Napoleon
Where did industrialization first spread?
Western Europe (Germany, France, Belgium, etc.)
This refers to the 19th century idea that certain people or ethnic groups are superior to others. Root of modern racism.
Social Darwinism
What continent is Israel in?
Asia
How many months have 28 days?
All 12
This device was used to execute numerous members of the French aristocracy and monarchy during the revolution.
Guillotine
What made Great Britain an ideal place for industrialization to start?
An abundance of coal, a stable government, ideal geography (flat land, easy access to rivers and the ocean)
Name two causes of New Imperialism?
Name one of the following:
Industrial Revolution
Nationalism
Social Darwinism
Christianity/Spread Religion
New Innovations/Inventions
What is the science of map-making called?
Cartography
In what year was the first iPhone released?
2007
A cause of many revolutions, this refers to the rank of individuals or groups within a society.
Social Hierarchy
Name a device which improved communication during the industrial revolution.
Telephone
Telegraph
Railroad
What was the name of the railroad which greatly contributed to Russia's expansion across Asia?
Trans-Siberian Railroad
Name the top three most populous countries (you must get them all correct!)
2. India
3. United States
In what decade was Dunbar HS founded?
1910s (founded 1919) as an elementary school
1940 as a high school
What was the name of the prominent leader of the Latin American Revolutions?
Simon Bolivar
How is the Haitian Revolution related to the French Revolution?
Haiti was a colony of France, and was inspired by the enlightenment ideals and the success of the French Revolution.
Why did China lose the Sino-Japanese War (1894-95)?
Japan industrialized and had advanced weaponry, while China had not industrialized.
What is the smallest country in the World?
Vatican City
How many Oscars did Titanic win in 1997? (must guess within 1)
11