Black History
Who delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
Martin Luther King. Jr.
When was the Great Wall built?
700 B.C
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Who were the legendary twin brothers who founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What year did women in the U.S. gain the right to vote?
1920
Who was the first African-American to win the Nobel Piece Prize?
Ralph J. Bunche
How long is the Great Wall of China?
13,171 mi
How did early Christians understand the relationship between God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit?
Early Christians believed in one God who manifested as three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and the Holy Spirit, a concept aka the Trinity.
What type of government did Rome begin with?
Ancient Roman Monarchy
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Ameila Earhart
Who was the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize for their work?
Gwendolyn Brooks
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
To protect the Chinese Empire from invasions from nomadic tribes
What were some of the primary ways Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
the appeal of its message to marginalized groups, the use of Roman infrastructure.
Who was considered the first Roman emperor, and what was his original name?
Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus
What was the "Ball Method" and who developed it?
a breakthrough treatment for Hansen's disease (leprosy), developed by African American chemist Alice Ball
What was the name of the first African American to serve as a U.S senator?
Hiram Rhodes Revels
What were some of the materials used to construct the Great Wall, and how did they differ between different periods?
rammed earth, wood, bricks, and stone
What were the main arguments and reasons for the persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire?
Christians were seen as a threat to the established Roman religion, which demanded worship of the emperor and Roman gods
Why did Rome fall?
military weakness
Who was the first American woman to win a Nobel Prize in any category?
Jane Addams
Who was the first the first African American woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State?
Condoleezza Rice
What were some of the challenges faced in constructing the Great Wall, and how did the builders overcome them?
logistical and physical challenges, including varied terrain, resource limitations, and dangerous working conditions. Builders overcome these challenges by using local materials, employing innovative construction techniques, and adapting their design to the terrain.
How did Christianity start?
stemming from the teachings and ministry of Jesus
How did Romans view their gods and goddesses?
With respect and practical understanding.
Who wrote "The Feminine Mystique," a book that sparked the second-wave feminist movement?
Betty Friedan