WWII
When did WWII start in Europe?
September 1st, 1939.
How many years did WWI last?
4 Years.
How many years did the scramble for Africa last?
34-35 years.
What was the longest river to run through ancient Egypt?
The Nile.
What is the famous sight in Ancient Rome that is still famous today called?
The Colosseum.
Which country had the most power in WWII?
The United States.
What was one nickname WWI had?
The Great War, The war to End all wars, the Chemists war, or the Forgotten war.
Which country was the first to take over a part of Africa?
Belgium.
What were hieroglyphs?
Hieroglyphs were the symbols used in Ancient Egyptian writing.
How long did the Roman empire last?
Around 1000 years.
In WWII, Which country started by going after China?
Japan.
When did WWI end in Europe?
November 11th, 1918.
What year did the Scramble for Africa start?
1885.
What were Egyptian rulers called?
Pharaohs.
What religion did most Ancient Rome civilians have?
Polytheistic.
How many estimated people died in WWII?
70-85 Million.
How many estimated people died in WWI?
16.5 Million.
Name at least 2 reasons why Europe wanted Africa.
1. Africa was a place where Europe could get raw materials. 2. Africa was a place Europe could get mineral wealth. 3. Investors could make money in Africa. 4. Colonies could provide food and space. 5. Africa was a place where Europe could see products.
The pyramid of Giza.
Who was famous for painting the Sistine chapel on his back?
Michelangelo.
What battle in WWII was the longest?
The battle of the Atlantic.
Who was America's president in WWI?
Woodrow Wilson.
Name 5 countries that were in the Berlin Conference.
Great Britain, France, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Italy, Russia, Sweden and Norway, Denmark, Austria-Hungary, the Netherlands, and the United States.
What are the exact class ranks in Ancient Egypt?
(Hint: there are 5)
1. Pharaoh.
2. Nobles and Priests.
3. Scribes and Soldiers.
4. Artisans and Merchants.
5. Peasants and Slaves.
How many letters did the Ancient Roman alphabet have?
23.