Europe
England's longest ruling monarch
Who was Queen Elizabeth II?
This ancient wonder of the world is still standing.
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt?
This ancient civilization was centered around the city of Tenochtitlan.
What are the Aztecs?
The Parthenon was dedicated to this Greek goddess.
Who is Athena?
This organization has 193 member countries.
What is the United Nations?
This 14th century disease decimated 1/3 of Europe's population
(Also acceptable: black plague; black death)
This person was the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
The Ptolemy dynasty ruled this ancient kingdom.
What is Egypt?
These two city-states were the main combatants in the Peloponnesian War.
Who are Athens and Sparta?
This person was the first woman to win a Nobel prize of any kind.
Who is Marie Curie?
During this major social and political event, the Reign of Terror occurred.
What is the French Revolution?
These continents were involved in the Triangular Trade.
What are the Americas, Europe, and Africa?
The Incan Empire was located in this modern-day country.
What is Peru?
The ancient city of Rome was built on this many hills.
What is seven?
This person painted the Sistine Chapel.
Who is Michelangelo?
This document was written by Martin Luther in 1517.
What are The 95 Theses?
This was the term for the official policy of racial segregation in South Africa until 1994.
What is apartheid?
This is the earliest known writing system.
What is Cuneiform?
This ancient Greek city-state was known for having the most powerful army in the land.
What is Sparta?
This world leader was famous for his "Little Red Book."
Who is Mao Zedong?
This scientist was the first to observe Saturn's rings.
Who is Galileo?
These two African countries avoided colonial rule.
What are Ethiopia and Liberia?
This ancient Egyptian goddess was depicted as a cat.
Who is Bastet?
(also accept: Bast)
This Roman emperor accidentally set fire to the Library of Alexandria.
This Carthaginian general invaded Italy by crossing the Alps.
Who is Hannibal?