Losing My Religion
This religion peacefully originated in India
What is Buddhism?
The means of production should be controlled by the working class.
What is communism?
This 1914 war was started because of nationalism and alliances.
What was WWI?
This Islamic superpower spanned 600 years and bridged Europe with the Middle East.
What was the Ottoman Empire?
Known for his massive lineage, this leader spent his life uniting tribes and conquering China and Central Asia.
Who was Genghis Khan?
This religion is the second-largest in the world and was founded by the prophet Muhammad.
What is Islam?
Driven by profits and competition, this highly productive economic system often leads to inequality and instability.
What is capitalism?
An invasion of Poland caused this aggressive war.
What was WWII?
As the final dynasty in China, this one was marked affected by the Opium Wars and internal rebellions.
What was the Qing dynasty?
Known for his optimistic yet effective policies, this U.S president's term was from 1933-1945.
Who was FDR?
Originating in India, this religion really values reincarnation and vacas.
What is Hinduism?
Established by a famous German philosopher, the bourgeoise and the proletariat are the two groups of this societal ideology.
What is Marxism?
Scientists wanted to fight world hunger through agriculture, especially in developing nations.
What was the Green Revolution? (1940s-1970s)
This Chinese dynasty was in power from 1271-1368 and created international trading through the Silk Road.
What was the Yuan Dynasty?
This Chinese communist founded the People's Republic of China.
Who was Mao Zedong?
Founded by a Chinese philosopher, this religion emphasized filial piety, personal virtue, and strict hierarchy.
What is Confucianism?
A political and moral philosophy centered around individual autonomy, equality, and fundamental rights.
What is liberalism?
Led by Vladimir Lenin, this violent revolution was caused by protests and discontent with Czar Nicholas II.
What was the Bolshevik/Russian Revolution?
After overthrowing the Mongols in 1368, this Chinese dynasty became known for maritime voyages, its highly monetized economy, and the building of the Great Wall of China.
What was the Ming dynasty?
This Russian Revolutionary overthrew her husband, emancipated the serfs, and helped the country thrive through Enlightenment.
Who was Catherine the Great?
The largest branch of Christianity, currently represented by a native Chicagoan.
What is Catholicism?
This economic and political system aims for the equal distribution of resources and wealth.
What is socialism?
This war was fought from 1904-1905 over rival imperial control of Manchuria and Korea.
What was the Russo-Japanese War?
Famous for wealth and cultural syncretism, this powerful Islamic empire thrived under Akbar.
What was the Mughal Empire? (1526-1858)
This "short-king" is considered one of the greatest military generals in history, and established a legal code of equality in his name.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?