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100

The king who had two of his wives beheaded.

Who is Henry VIII of England?

100
He was the Spanish king during the Armada in 1588.
Who is Philip II
100

This disease spread on this overland route from Asia to Europe and had devastating effects.


What is the Black Death?

100
In 1517, on the night before what would become known as Halloween, he nailed his list of 95 debatable points on the front doors of Wittenberg Castle Church.
Who is Martin Luther
100
This playwright is known for his comedies, dramas and tragedies.
Who is William Shakespeare
200

As a Mongol leader, he was responsible for widespread destruction, including mass killings, and the brutal sacking of cities?

Who is Genghis Khan?

200
She was known as the "Virgin Queen."

Who is Elizabeth I of England?

200

He was known as the "Great Khan" and founder of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death.

Who is Genghis Khan

200
He brought the reformed religion (Protestantism) to Scotland.
Who is John Knox
200
When his son was born, the English people feared that Catholicism would be restored so he fled and William of Orange and Mary assumed the British throne.
Who is James II
300

Russian ruler known for violent outbursts and killed his own son. 

Who is Ivan the Terrible?

300
A king of France who reigned during the French Wars of Religion and was assassinated by Catholic fanatic.

Who is Henry III?

300
This Venetian merchant traveled to China, served in Kublai Khan's court and wrote a book that inspired Christopher Columbus.
Who is Marco Polo
300
He was a Frenchman who fled to Switzerland and believed in predestination.
Who is John Calvin
300
He was known as Protectorate of the Commonwealth in England.
Who is Oliver Cromwell
400

Central Asian conqueror whose invasions of Persia, India, and Russia were marked by large-scale massacres. 

Who is Tamerlane (Timur)?

400
He hoped to "Westernize" Russia and named a city after himself.
Who is Peter the Great
400

These nomadic peoples were great herdsmen and raiders who occupied the vast steppes of Central Asia

Who are the Mongols?

400
He was known for breaking with Rome and launching the English Protestant Reformation
Who is Henry VIII
400

The Holy Roman Emperor who famously abdicated in favor of his son. 

Who is Charles V?

500

He was known for the violent execution of his own brothers, but also for squandering the empire’s resources on extravagant building projects such as the grand marble tomb for his wife.  

Who is Shaq Jahan?

500

The Ottoman Sultan gained great territorial expansion and the conquest of Constantinople in 1453. 

Who is Suleiman the Magnificent?

500
Aside from transporting goods, the Silk Road also facilitated the expansion these missionaries, who were sponsored by European rulers, into the East.
Who are the Franciscans
500
He was the presiding officer at Martin Luther's hearing in the City of Worms.
Who is the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V