Asian History
This Mongol leader created the largest contiguous land empire in history.
Who is Genghis Khan?
This Italian explorer sailed for Spain in 1492.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
This empire fell in 476 CE, marking the start of the Middle Ages.
What is the Western Roman Empire?
Egypt is located on this river.
What is the Nile?
This river valley hosted one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
What is the Indus Valley?
This ancient trade route connected China to the Mediterranean.
What is the Silk Road?
The Aztecs built their capital at this site, now modern-day Mexico City.
What is Tenochtitlán?
This was the name of the rebirth of art and learning in Europe.
What is the Renaissance?
This Mali emperor was known for his legendary wealth.
Who is Mansa Musa?
This Indian emperor converted to Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
Who is Ashoka?
The Meiji Restoration began in this country in 1868.
What is Japan?
This document declared American independence in 1776.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This queen ruled England during the Spanish Armada.
Who is Queen Elizabeth I?
The Great Zimbabwe ruins are found in this modern country.
What is Zimbabwe?
This was the name of the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal.
Who is Shah Jahan?
This Southeast Asian empire was known for building Angkor Wat.
What is the Khmer Empire?
Toussaint Louverture led the only successful slave revolt here.
What is Haiti?
This war lasted from 1914 to 1918 and involved trench warfare.
What is World War I?
This ancient North African city fought Rome in the Punic Wars.
What is Carthage?
The Revolt of 1857 is also called by this other name.
What is the First War of Independence?
This Chinese admiral led massive naval expeditions in the 15th century.
Who is Zheng He?
This ancient Andean civilization had no written language but used knotted strings called quipus to keep records.
What is the Inca Empire?
This 16th-century movement challenged the Catholic Church.
What is the Protestant Reformation?
This 19th-century leader of the Zulu resisted British and Boer forces.
Who is Shaka Zulu?
This movement, led by Gandhi, aimed to boycott British goods.
What is the Swadeshi Movement?