Modern East Asian History
Following Japan’s defeat in World War II, this country was divided along the 38th parallel, eventually resulting in two separate states that still exist today
What is Korea?
This term refers to the widespread displacement of Native American tribes during the 1830s, particularly as a result of U.S. government policies
What was the Trail of Tears?
This Roman city suffered from a devastating volcanic eruption in 79 AD
What was Pompeii?
This European empire was officially formed in 1871 and lasted 47 years
What was the German Empire?
This Civil Rights leader gained popularity in the 1960s for his peaceful approach to equality but was later assassinated in Tennessee in 1968
Who was Martin Luther King Jr?
In 1899, an anti-foreign, anti-Christian uprising in China led to an international intervention by an eight-nation alliance, including Japan, Russia, and the United States
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
This Shoshone woman served as an interpreter and guide during the Lewis and Clark Expedition, playing a key role in helping the explorers navigate the western frontier
Who was Sacagawea?
The Emperor who established Christianity as the state religion of the Roman Empire
Who was Constantine the Great?
This message was sent from the German Empire to the Mexican government to propose a military contract against the United States
What was the Zimmermann Telegram?
In 1966, this political organization was founded in Oakland, California, advocating for Black empowerment, self-defense, and an end to police brutality
What was The Black Panther Party?
This man was the last Emperor of China, ascending the throne as a child and later becoming the puppet ruler of Manchukuo under Japanese occupation until 1945, when he became a prisoner of war
Who was Puyi?
The Iroquois Confederacy, also known as the Six Nations, had a unique model of governance, heavily influenced by democratic ideals, and was primarily based in this modern U.S. State
What is New York State?
The capital of the United Kingdom, now named London, was founded by the Roman Empire under this name
What was Londinium?
This person was the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey, leading sweeping reforms to secularize and modernize the country after the fall of the Ottoman Empire
Who was Mustafa Kemal Atatürk?
This legal case, decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1896, upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine, cementing the legality of racial segregation until it was overturned in 1954
What was Plessy v. Ferguson?
This 1931 event, staged by the Japanese military as a pretext for invasion, marked the beginning of Japan’s occupation of Manchuria
What was the Mukden Incident?
In 1791, this Indigenous woman helped the U.S. military by acting as an interpreter and mediator during the Northwest Indian War, playing a significant role in early American diplomacy
Who was Nancy Ward?
This Roman emperor, ruling from 98 to 117 CE, expanded the empire to its greatest territorial extent and commissioned a famous column depicting his victory in the Dacian Wars
Who was Trajan?
This French philosopher famously attacked the Church and advocated for freedom of speech and religion
Who was Voltaire?
This organization was founded in 1909 to fight for civil rights, including voting, education, employment, and housing opportunities
What is the NAACP?
In this 1905 naval battle, the Japanese fleet decisively defeated the Russian navy, signaling Japan’s rise as a major imperial power
What was the Battle of Tsushima?
This 1791 battle, also known as the "Battle of a Thousand Slain," was the worst military loss for the United States at the time and led to a complete overhaul of the U.S. military
What was St. Clair's defeat?
This region, which became part of the Roman Empire in the 1st century BCE, was home to the ancient city of Petra, a crucial center for trade between the Roman Empire and Arabia
What was the Nabataean Kingdom?
This 1970 diplomatic initiative, signed between West Germany’s Chancellor Brandt and the Soviet Union, aimed to ease tensions during the Cold War. It marked a pivotal moment in the policy of Ostpolitik
In 1859, this white abolitionist led a raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in an attempt to spark a slave uprising; he was captured, tried for treason, and executed
Who was John Brown?