Asian History
This city is renowned for some of the most gruesome acts committed by the Japanese during the invasion of China during World War II
Nanking
Who was the first President of the United States
George Washington
Divorced, beheaded, Died, Divorced, Beheaded, Survived is the famous nursery rhyme surrounding what English King?
King Henry Tudor VIII
This Tony Award-winning musical written by Lin Manuel Miranda is inspired by which founding father?
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander the Great stems from where?
Macedonia
This Communist Leader was born in the year of the Snake and became the chairman of the PRC until his death in 1976.
Mao Zedong
How many Civilians died during the battle of Gettysburg?
One
The first Norman King of England
William the Conqueror
Composer Ludwig Van Beethoven was born in what country? (Modern day)
Who collapsed the Bronze age?
the sea people...this question still haunts me and keeps me up to this day
In Japan, this era, or period of time lasted from 1868-1912. It was during this time that the Emperor became supreme power once more and the Edo class structure was abolished.
Meiji Period
What Job did Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. have in the US government from 1938-1940?
Ambassador to the United Kingdom
This queen's role is contested but she ruled for 9 days.
Lady Jane Grey
This history-inspired film won the Oscar for best picture in 1999, whereas all the other films were also history-based films or loosely based on history.
Shakespeare in Love
Sumerians
What cluster of islands are currently in a dispute between Japan and South Korea in who owns it?
Liancourt Rocks or Dokdo or Takeshima
How many states Seceded from the Union during the Civil War?
11
This famous family is known for their dedication to the arts, the banks, The Papacy, and the future royal family in France. Name the Family and their City
Sung by Billie Holiday, this song is a protest against Lynchings happening in the united states
Strange Fruit
Who is the Greek Muse of History?
CLIO (Kleio)
How far West did Genghis Khan's armies reach?
Western Poland
What date was the declaration of independence signed?
August 2, 1776
Former Yugoslavia dissolved into what 5 Countries?
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Slovenia, Macedonia, and Bosnia
Who is in the rat pack from the 1950-the 1960s?
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop
The first Pyramid in Ancient Egypt was built by this King...It was known as a step pyramid
King Djoser