Ancient Civilizations
The first known system of writing, cuneiform, was developed by this civilization in Mesopotamia.
What is Sumer?
This doctrine, announced in 1947, pledged U.S. support to countries threatened by Soviet expansion, specifically Greece and Turkey.
What is the Truman Doctrine?
This Italian explorer, sailing for the Spanish crown, famously reached the Americas in 1492.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
Founded by Genghis Khan, this nomadic empire grew to become the largest contiguous land empire in history.
What is the Mongol Empire?
Before it became a military garrison, the Alamo was originally established as a Spanish mission in the early 18th century under this name.
Alexander's famous teacher, a renowned Greek philosopher, tutored him from ages 13 to 16.
Who is Aristotle?
The construction of this structure of in 1961 became a potent symbol of the division between East and West Germany.
What is the Berlin Wall?
The first European expedition to circumnavigate the Earth was led by this Portuguese explorer, though he died during the journey.
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
Lasting for over a thousand years, this empire was the eastern continuation of the Roman Empire, with its capital at Constantinople.
What is the Byzantine Empire?
What is Tennessee?
After conquering Egypt, Alexander founded this city at the mouth of the Nile, which became a major center of learning and trade.
What is Alexandria?
This military alliance was formed in 1949 by Western nations to counter the Soviet threat.
What is NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)?
In 1909, Robert Peary claimed to be the first to reach this geographical high point, the northernmost on Earth.
What is the North Pole?
Beginning with Qin Shi Huang, this Chinese dynasty is known for unifying China and starting the Great Wall.
What is the Qin Dynasty?
Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna looked to this European military genius as a source of inspiration, for everything from fashion to artillery efficacy.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
Alexander's favorite horse, known for its fierce loyalty and courage, was named this, meaning "ox-headed".
Who is Bucephalus?
This 1962 confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union over missile placement in Cuba brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The first successful summit of Mount Everest in 1953 was achieved by Edmund Hillary and this Sherpa climber.
Who is Tenzing Norgay?
This powerful Mesoamerican empire was known for its capital city and hydroponic agriculture, and was subdued by the Spanish in 1521.
What is the Aztec Empire?
The rallying cry "Remember the Alamo!" was later used by Texans at this decisive battle, leading to their independence.
What was the Battle of San Jacinto?
What legendary creature, famously confined to a labyrinth on the island of Crete, is a key figure in the myths surrounding the Minoan civilization?
What is the Minotaur?
This Soviet dog became the first animal to orbit Earth in 1957, a major propaganda victory in the early Space Race.
Who is Laika?
This Chinese admiral led massive "treasure fleet" expeditions across the Indian Ocean in the early 15th century, decades before European voyages.
Who is Zhang He?
From the 19th to the 19th century, this Islamic gunpowder empire dominated much of the Indian subcontinent.
What is the Mughal Empire?
James Bowie was famous for his hand-to-hand fighting skills, but he was doing this during the Siege of the Alamo.
What is dying of dysentery?