World War 2
What event caused the start of WW2
Germanys invasion of Poland
Allied Powers at the start WWI were made up of
France, United Kingdom, Japan
What is Mesopotamia
This ancient region, known as the “Cradle of Civilization,” is located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism
Greek city-state was known for its military-oriented society
Sparta
The location of the attack that led the U.S. Congress to declare war on Japan
Peral harbor
The Triple Alliance in WWI was made up of
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Considered one of the world’s first civilizations.
Sumer
Christianity
King of Babylon known for his code of laws
Hammurabi
The celebration of Germany’s surrender is called what?
V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day)
Fighting in WW1 took place in deep ditches known as _______ Warfare
Trench
Writing system on clay tablets, developed by the Sumerians.
cuneiform
German monk’s 95 Theses, sparked the Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther
form of government, where power is held by a small group of rich people
Oligarchy
German tank strategy used during WW2
Blitzkrieg
What event triggered the outbreak of World War I
The murder of Archduke Ferdinand
What is a Ziggurat
This ancient Mesopotamian pyramid structure built to honor the gods.
pope urging Christians fighters to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.
The Crusades
ancient civilization’s government characterized by city-states, each with its own ruler and government
Sumer
Germany defense line to keep Allied powers out during WW2
Siegfried Line
This secret communication from Germany that proposed a military alliance with Mexico
The Zimmerman note
Two rivers of Mesopotamia that were crucial for its agriculture and trade.
Tigris & Euphrates
Prophet Muhammad, the Quaran, is considered the central religious text of ___
first set of written laws for the Roman Republic.
Twelve Tables