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The Industrial Revolution
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This mineral, common in England is made of fossilized plants. It, along with steam, powered England's factories during the Industrial Revolution.
What is coal?
100
This beheading machine became infamous during the French Revolution because of it's constant. Kings, revolutionaries and ordinary people all were beheaded by it's blade.
What is the guillotine?
100
Locke, Hobbes, Montesqieu and Voltaire are all examples of this, a term used for people known for thinking and writing about society, ethics and knowledge.
What is a philosopher?
100
Louis XIV said this famous quote to describe how he saw himself as an absolute monarch.
What is "I am the State."
100
Knowing for insulting his political opponents on Twitter, and for accusing reporters of reporting "fake news" this politician faces an investigation from the FBI for accusations that colluded with Russia when he ran for office.
Who is Donald Trump?
200
This bearded man wrote the Communist Manifesto, in which he urged the workers of the world to overthrow the middle-class bourgeoisie.
Who is Karl Marx?
200
When France was a monarchy, it was divided into a hierarchy with three sections. At the top was the King, followed by the clergy. The nobility were the second and the third was everyone else.
What is estate system?
200
"I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" describes with Enlightenment value?
What is freedom of speech?
200
"The King must die so that the Revolution should live" was said by this radical French revolutionary responsible for having Louis XVI executed.
Who is Robespierre?
200
This political and military organization lost much of the territory that they controlled in Syria and Iraq but were responsible for terrorist attacks around the world.
What is ISIS?
300
This machine invented by James Watt allowed industrialists to use water to power their machines. Once used for trains and other vehicles, it has been replaced by engines fueled by oil and gas.
What is the steam engine?
300
This French word means the middle-class people who lived in towns, although they were limited to the third estate before the Revolution.
Who are the bourgeoisie?
300
Galileo Galilei and Nicholas Copernicus are known for their research in astronomy using hypothesis and research which helped prove that the earth revolved around the sun, rather than the sun. Name this concept, still essential in chemistry, Living Environment and physics classes to this day.
What is the scientific method?
300
She never actually said "Let them eat cake" but developed a reputation for being out of touch with the French people. She paid for this with her life when she died the same way her husband did, in a public execution.
Who is Marie Antionette?
300
Catalonia, a province in this European nation voted to become independent, but were not allowed to. Name this nation known for it's role in the creation of Hispanic culture and exploration of the Americas.
What is Spain?
400
This city in Northern England that grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution became notorious for its slums, where pollution and disease made the lives of factory workers unpleasant.
What is Manchester?
400
The French people depended on this food as a staple and ate 2 pounds of it a day. The price of this item skyrocketed initiating events that led to the Revolution.
What is bread?
400
This English scientist was the 'father of modern physics' and supposedly got his theory on gravity when an apple fell on his head.
Who is Isaac Newton?
400
My name is _____________ and I intend to inflict vengeance on the slave owners" was a quote this Haitian leader said when appealing for support. Name him.
Who is Touissant L'Overture?
400
This ancient city, claimed by Israelis and Palestinians is known as holy for Jews, Christians and Muslims. Recently, the President of United States announced plans to move the American embassy to this city, causing controversy and protests around the world.
What is Jerusalem?
500
This machine invented during the Industrial Revolution was a frame for spinning wool or cotton. Its two-word title describes the motion it makes and a woman's name.
What is the spinning jenny?
500
France's is La Marseillaise. The United States is the Star Spangled Banner. Name the terms for these nationalistic songs representing a country and it's ideals.
What is an anthem?
500
His natural law stated that man is entitled to 'life, liberty and property.' This idea was adopted by many people during the Enlightenment and was a catalyst in future revolutions.
Who John Locke?
500
He compared Spain to a step-mother who neglected her children and accused the Spanish of neglecting the development of places like Venezuela, Colombia and Peru. Due to his military success, he is known as El Libertator or the Liberator and the country of Bolivia was named in his honor.
Who is Simon Bolivar?
500
Robert Mugabe, who led this Southern African nation since it became independent in 1980 was forced to resign earlier this year at age 93. Name this nation whose name begins with a Z.
What is Zimbabwe?