Ancient Greece
The capitol of Greece was named after this "goddess of wisdom."
Athena
Which Roman general and politician conquered Gaul only to be murdered by aristocrats including his good friend Brutus?
Julius Caesar
After the fall of the Roman Empire, which European city became the center of the Byzantine Empire and Christianity in Europe?
Constantinople
Which explorer successfully landed in the New World in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
13 colonies of this European Power declared their independence on July 4, 1776 starting the "Age of Revolutions."
United Kingdom (Britain)
The system used by the Greeks involving black and white stones to symbolize "yes" and "no" gave birth to which political ideology?
Democracy
In the city of Rome, which amphitheater was used to host "games" in which men and beasts would compete to the death; sometimes in naval battles?
The Coliseum
Who was considered to be the leader of European countries through feudalism?
Which British King led a reformation movement and created the Anglican Church after Pope Leo X refused to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon?
Henry VIII
This Revolution led to the guillotining of numerous royals including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette during a period called "The Terror."
French Revolution
The Greek belief in "love of wisdom" lead to which social science?
Philosophy
What was the chief language of the Ancient Romans?
Latin
A series of military expeditions to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule was known as...
The Crusades
Which conquistador was famous for his destruction of Tenochtitlan and expansion of the Spanish Empire in the new world?
Hernan Cortez
This individual made himself "First Consul" of France, until he eventually crowned himself (instead of having the Pope do it) emperor.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Which war was fought between the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta for control of the Aegean?
Peloponnesian War
The Romans invented which type of political system, in which citizens would vote for patricians and plebeians to represent them?
A republic
Which Scot was famously known as "Braveheart" and eventually had his literal heart thrown at the army of Saladin during the crusades?
Robert the Bruce
Which Spanish King and Queen were successfully able to kick the African Moors out of modern day Spain in 1492?
Ferdinand and Isabella
This document was signed by King John of England allowing for the creation of a British Parliament with more rights for people.
Magna Carta
Which Spartan king died heroically with an estimated 300 of his countrymen fighting against Xerxes at the Battle of Thermopylae?
Leonidas
After the death of Julius Caesar, his nephew Octavius emerged as the winner of the Roman Civil War and took the name_____.
Augustus
Which Frank expanded the Holy Roman Empire and is said to have carried the spear of destiny into 47 battles during its expansion?
Charlemagne
Bourguignon soldiers betrayed Joan of Arc and sold her to the English (who would burn her at the stake) after her victory at this battle during the 100 years war.
Orleans
This individual discovered that the Earth revolved around the sun, which "angered" some of the powers that be.
Galileo Galilei