Ancient History
Who was the first ruler of the Roman Empire?
Julius Caesar
The Middle Ages are traditionally defined as the period beginning with the collapse of this empire in the 5th century.
The Roman Empire
What is the bloodiest battle in history?
The Battle of Stalingrad
In what city is the Italian Renaissance said to have originated?
Florence
Babe Ruth had many nicknames, which was not one of them?
The Sultan of Swat
The Maharajah of Mash
The Emir of Emission
The Behemoth of Bust
The Emir of Emission
What is the name of the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers known as the birthplace of civilization?
Mesopotamia
King John of England agreed to this charter in 1215 that placed limits on the power of monarchs.
In what battle was the first tank put into action?
The Battle of the Somme
In 1804, Haiti declared independence from which country?
France
17th century French settlers discovered Native American tribes playing which sport?
Lacrosse
Which Chinese military strategist and philosopher wrote The Art of War?
Sun Tzu
What faith became the state religion of China in 691?
Buddhism
In what battle was Napoleon defeated for the last time?
The Battle of Waterloo
What is the name of the document Martin Luther is said to have nailed to the door of Wittenberg Castle Church in 1517?
The Ninety-Five Theses
Which hockey player started each game by drinking a Diet Coke, and iced water, a Gatorade, and another Diet Coke?
Wayne Gretzky
Which famous Greek philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor?
Aristotle
In 1429, Johannes Gutenberg invented this, allowing information to be spread easily.
The printing press
Where did King Leonidas make his last stand?
Thermopylae
The Reign of Terror ended in 1794 with the execution of which man?
Robespierre
Which Kentucky-born U.S. president is honored in the Wrestling Hall of Fame?
Abraham Lincoln
Which female pharaoh is famously depicted in statues with a beard?
Hatshepsut
This was a series of civil wars in 15th century England for control of the throne between the Houses of York and Lancaster.
War of the Roses
What was the turning point in the American Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Treaty of Nanking ended the first of which two wars?
The Opium Wars
Which modern team sport traces its origins to ancient Egypt
Rowing