Kings & Queens
Explorers & Inventors
Countries & Kingdoms
Bodies of Water
Famous People
100
The story of Robin Hood happened during this king's reign.
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(Can also name the prince who ruled while this king was on crusade.)
Who is King Richard?
(or Who is Prince John?)
100
This man invented the Printing Press
Who is Johannes Gutenberg?
100
The __________ ships were long and narrow, with fearsome dragons' heads on their front to frighten the enemies.
A. British
B. Vikings
C. Roman
Who are the Vikings?
100
Byzantine empire spread all around: 1. Mediterranean Sea 2. Pacific Ocean 3. Atlantic Ocean
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
100
This leader unified the Mongol tribes and invaded China. It is also said that a hawk saved his life.
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Who is Genghis Khan?
200
She was locked in the London tower by her own sister before becoming a beloved queen of England
Who is Queen Elizabeth I?
200
When this Italian adventurer and his father, Niccolo, returned from China, their family didn't recognize them, and thought they were beggers. (He was also believed to have brought ice cream back to Europe after traveling to China)
Who is Marco Polo?
200
Amerigo Vespucci, in an attempt to sail to India, actually discovered this continent.
What is America?
200
Istanbul (formerly known as Constantinople) is located next to the ________ Sea.
A. Blue
B. Yellow
C. Black
D. Purple
What is the Black Sea?
200
He famously nailed “ninety-five theses” on a church door in Wittenberg.
Who is Martin Luther?
300
"Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived" is a verse about the six wives of this famous king.
Who is King Henry VIII?
300
He is a famous explorer that first landed in Newfoundland, thinking it was Asia
Who is John Cabot?
300
John Cabot sailed from England to ————___(Newfoundland, India, China)
What is Newfoundland?
300
The Maori people build strong canoes and explored the waters of this ocean
What is the Pacific Ocean?
300
She led the French against the English and those wanting King Henry VI to be king. She was later captured and burned at the stake for witchcraft.
Who is Joan of Arc?
400
He was the greatest king of the Francs - Charles the Great, but he is better known by this name.
Who is Charlemagne?
400
This 16th century Italian multi-talented artist, scientist and engineer painted the Mona Lisa and invented designs for many different types of flying machines.
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?
400
This country's knights were called the Samurai.
What is Japan?
400
Jaques Cartier, John Cabot, Amerigo Vespucci, Christopher Columbus and many other explorers sailed across this giant body of water to reach North America.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
400
This famous play writer lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I
Who is Shakespeare?
500
This famous early British king famously burned biscuits while disguised as a peasant.
Who is King Alfred?
500
This explorer was a good friend of Queen Elizabeth and organized expeditions to North America.
a. John Cabot
b. Sir Walter Raleigh
c. Jaques Cartier
Who is Sir Walter Raleigh?
500
The Islamic army crossed the Straight of Gibraltor, then burned their own boats when they invaded this country.
What is Spain?
500
This is where the Spanish and English armadas had their sea battle.
a. The North Sea
b.The English Channel
c. the Thames River
d. Lake Ontario
What is the English Channel?
500
He is famous for improving the telescope and discovering that the earth revolves around the sun.
Who is Galileo Galilei?