Misc. History
Napoleon/More MISC.
French Rev. Part 1
French Rev. Part 2
Anything :)
100
How many continents are there? How many oceans?
7 continents, 5 oceans
100
Napoleon was a Military _____
Military Genius!
100
Which estate suffered from massive amounts of inequality and poverty? What were they also referred to as?
3rd Estate - "Commoners"
100
Who was the king during the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI
100
Who was the first African American President of the United States?
Barack Obama
200
What is one way that disease can impact the world?
Slow the economy, cause death, social changes, etc.
200
In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself as the what of France?
Emperor
200
What was the time period called when this device was used to execute ~30,000 people in France?
The Reign of Terror
200
Why was Marie Antoinette known as Madame Deficit?
Gambling, spending a lot of money, irresponsible
200
What country was the first to explore during the Age of Exploration?
Portugal
300
What does "Renaissance" translate to? & Where did the Renaissance begin?
Rebirth. The Renaissance began in Florence, Italy.
300
What did Napoleon open back up in France? He restored ______?
Churches, he restored Catholicism
300
Who is this? What is their nickname?
Marie Antoinette - Nicknamed "Madame Deficit"
300
How did King Louis & Marie Antoinette die?
Guillotine
300
What are the three branches of Government in the United States?
Judicial, Executive, Legislative
400
Who is the most powerful person in the Catholic Church?
The Pope
400
What is this painting trying to portray?
Napoleon stealing the crown from the Pope and crowning himself Emperor
400
What were the main causes of the French Revolution? (Name atleast 3)
War, Bad Harvests, Irresponsible leaders, Corrupt tax systems, unequal social classes
400
Why was King Louis XVI not seen as a strong leader?
Irresponsible with money, didn't know how to solve problems, not confident.
400
Name one US president who was Assassinated
Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, John F. Kennedy, William McKinley
500
What is another word for, "Non-Religious"?
Secular
500
Describe what a social contract is, and provide one example.
A social contract is a two way exchange between two parties where each provide/give up something to accomplish a goal. Examples include: Citizen/Government, Teacher/Student, Coach/Player, Parent/Kid
500
What was the Flight to Varennes?
When the King and Queen tried to flee the country. They were unsuccessful because someone recognized them before they were able to cross the border.
500
What was the Women's March on Versailles?
A riot by women over the expensive bread prices that were contributing to the hunger crisis.
500
What college did Mr. and Mrs. Krivanek both go to?
University of Nebraska!
600
Name 3 cash crops.
Sugar cane, coffee, tobacco, cotton, etc.
600
How did the plague spread to Europe? Where did it originate?
Rats & fleas carried the plague onto trading ships, which landed on ports in Venice, Italy. The plague originated in Asia. (Mongolia/China)
600
What was the Jacobin Club? Who was their leader?
The Jacobin Club was a radical political group who led extreme violence and terror during the French Revolution. Their leader was Maximillian Robespierre.
600
What was the name of the meeting organized by King Louis to attempt to divide power? How many votes did each estate receive?
The meeting construct was called the "Estates General" Each estate only received one vote.
600
What is the Southern Tip of Africa called?
Cape
700
What is the difference between an Absolute Monarch & a Constitutional Monarch? Name an example of EACH (this could be a name or country)
An Absolute Monarch controls all aspects of society & their power cannot be questioned by anyone.
A Constitutional Monarch has limited power & does not make all decisions in society.
Examples:
AM: King Louis XVI, King Henry VIII
CM: Queen Elizabeth, Japan, Netherlands
700
What continents were part of the Old World?
What continents were part of the New World?
OW: Africa, Asia, Europe
NW: North America, South America, (Australia)
700
Which estate formed the National Assembly?
What was it?
3rd Estate. The National Assembly was the first Constitutional Government in France.
700
What happened at the Storming of Bastille?
The 3rd estate heard rumors that they were going to be attacked so they stormed and raided a prison for its weapons and ammunition. - sort of like an independence day
700
What is the famous landmark called in Peru where the Incas primarily lived?
Macchu Picchu!
800
What does colonization mean? Name an example of a group who was colonized & who colonized them?
When one country or state takes control of indigenous people & land. An example of colonization was Spain (Hernan Cortez) taking over the Aztecs (Mexico) and surrounding countries during the Age of exploration.
800
Name an example of causes of poverty for each category: Natural, Political, Economical, Historical
Natural: Climate change, lack of clean water/resources
Historical: Colonization, slavery, war
Political: Corrupt Government, lack of infrastructure, poor leadership
Economical: Debt, lack of jobs/opportunities to make money
800
What was the Tennis Court Oath?
Agreement to keep fighting made after the 3rd estate was locked out of their meeting room by the 1st & 2nd estate. They walked down to an indoor tennis court & made this oath.
800
What date is Bastille Day? Why is it a day of celebration in France?
July 14th. France celebrates Bastille Day because it was a revolutionary day where society fought back to gain their independence.
800
What is the famous series of ceiling fresco paintings created by Michelangelo called?
The Sistine Chapel
900
What does Famine mean? How might this effect society as a whole?
Extreme hunger/lack of access to food. This leads to extreme poverty, hunger, and sometimes even revolutions (such as France). It also leads people to emigrate in search of new places to live.
900
What was the Columbian Exchange? Be detailed!
The Columbian Exchange was the transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and slaves from the Old World to the New World across the Atlantic Ocean.
900
What did Napoleon stage to take over France's government?
Coup
900
What are three facts about the Reign of Terror?
Maximilien Robespierre was in charge with the Jacobins, thousands of people were executed, ended with the execution of Robespierre himself.
900
What's the biggest continent on Planet Earth? Name four countries from this continent*
Asia / relative answer
1000
First: name all 7 continents correctly, then tell me which belong to the OLD world and which belong to the NEW world. Reminder (two continents were not involved in either)
7 continents:
-North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica
NEW WORLD: North America, South America
OLD WORLD: Asia, Africa, Europe
1000
What does it mean to hire someone based off their merit?
When someone is hired based off their achievements, experience, worthiness, work ethic and so on.. Rather than being hired for being related to someone in power.
1000
Why are Monarchies unfit to serve society? In other words, why have so many monarchies in Europe failed to lead their people?
Variable answer
1000
Was the French Revolution a successful time period for France society? Did citizens of France get what they wanted?
Variable answer
1000
Which of the following were invented in China?
Gunpowder, Magnetic Compass, Papermaking, Pencils
Correct: Gunpowder, Magnetic Compass, Papermaking
Incorrect: Pencils