17th Century
Which scientist formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation?
Isaac Newton
Which document declared American independence in 1776?
The Declaration of Independence
Who was the French military leader who became emperor in the early 1800s?
Napoleon
What global conflict lasted from 1939 to 1945?
WWII
What global health crisis began in 2019?
COVID-19
Which English playwright wrote Hamlet and Macbeth?
William Shakespeare
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What major conflict in the United States took place from 1861–1865?
The American Civil War
Who led the civil rights movement in the United States and gave the “I Have a Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What major terrorist attack occurred in the United States in 2001?
9/11
Fill in the blank: "The _______ East India Company and _____ East India Company dominated trade in Asia."
British, Dutch
Which famous revolution began in 1789?
The French Revolution
Which scientist proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin
What wall symbolized the division between East and West during the Cold War?
The Berlin Wall
Which agreement (2015) aims to limit global temperature rise?
Paris Agreement
What type of government did Louis XIV represent?
Absolute monarchy
Which artisitic movement, known for its focus on individualism, nature, emotions and freedom, flourished during this time?
Romanticism
Who wrote Oliver Twist?
Charles Dickens
Which 1919 treaty officially ended World War I and imposed heavy penalties on Germany?
The Treaty of Versailles
Which country formally left the European Union in 2020 after a 2016 referendum?
United Kingdom
What artistic style, known for drama and detail, flourished during this time?
Baroque
Who composed The Four Seasons?
Antonio Vivaldi
Which British queen ruled for much of the 19th century, giving the era its name?
Queen Victoria
Which South African leader fought against apartheid and later became president?
Nelson Mandela
Which British street artist is known for politically charged works and remains anonymous?
Banksy