History Basics
Who was the first President of the United States
George Washington
What is a primary source?
A firsthand account from the time of the event
WWII or the Great War?
The Great War (WWI)
What was the primary language spoken in Ancient Rome
Latin
The name of the mountian range at the border of India and China?
Himalayas
In what year did the Titanic sink
1912
Which type of source provides a secondhand account of historical events?
Secondary source
Otzi's death or Mugo Man's death?
Mugo Man
What structure is famous for hosting gladiatorial games in Ancient Rome?
The Colosseum
Who was the first emperor of a unified China?
Qin Shi Huang
Which ancient civilization built the pyramids?
Egyptians
Which type of historical source would a diary from World War I be classified as?
Primary source
Battle of Troy or Foundation of Rome?
Battle of Troy
What river runs through the city of Rome?
Tiber River
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?
Defense against invasions
In what year did World War II end?
1945
What is an example of a secondary source?
Biography or Autobiography
Biography
Great Wall of China or Great Pyramids of Giza
Great Pyramids of Giza
The two brothers who founded Rome
Romulus and Remus
What is the name of the trade route that connected China to the West?
The Silk Road
Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
If a building was made in the Year 1000BCE, how old would the building be today.
3024 Years old
Buddhism or Christianity
Buddhism (500 to 600 years older)
What was the highest political office in the Roman Republic? (NOT EMPEROR)
Consul
Feet altered by footbinding were known as
lotus feet