Ancient History
What ancient Egyptian writing system used pictorial symbols?
Hieroglyphics.
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
The Mayflower.
What is the name of the longest wall in the world?
The Great wall of China.
Where was Martin Luther born?
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929.
Which Roman twins are said to have founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus.
Which event in 1773 protested British taxation without representation?
The Boston Tea Party.
Which country was ruled by Pol Pot until he was overthrown in 1979?
Cambodia.
What was his birth name?
His birth name was Michael King, which his father later changed to Martin Luther King in honor of the German Protestant leader.
What ancient Greek city-state is known for inventing democracy?
Athens.
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
What event is commonly believed to have sparked World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
Where did he go to college?
He entered Morehouse College at age 15, graduating with a B.A. in sociology. He later earned a B.D. from Crozer Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from Boston University.
Who is considered the "Father of Medicine"?
Hippocrates.
What was the first U.S. national monument?
Devil's Tower.
When did the French Revolution start?
1789.
Who was his wife?
His wife was Coretta Scott King.
What is the name of the ancient Mesopotamian law code?
The Code of Hammurabi.
Which president was in office during the "Black Thursday" Wall Street crash?
Herbert Hoover.
Who was the last czar of Russia?
Nicholas II.
What was his profession before becoming a full-time civil rights leader?
He was a Baptist minister.