"HEY! GET OFF MY LAND"
WAR AND PRIEST
ACCORDING TO HOLLYWOOD
WHAT A WOMAN!
RANDOM
100
This religious group settled the first colonies on indigenous land and then claimed to have a peaceful potluck with the tribes. 

Who are the puritans?

100

A series of divorces and executions contributed to this major European religious movement in the 16th century. 

What is the Protestant Reformation?

100

According to Hollywood, Tom Cruise is the last man standing to carry and represent an iconic Japanese tradition. 

What is The Last Samurai?

100

This African Queen is known for her excellent diplomatic relationship with the Roman Empire.

Who is Cleopatra?

100

This organization was founded 2 years ago by 3 incredibly smart history majors in order to create a community on their college campus.

What is the Wayne State History Club?

200

These two countries were mainly responsible for the distribution of land in the Middle East following the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1919. 

What are France and Britain? 

200

This is the city the Prophet Muhammad fled to after being persecuted out of Mecca?

What is Medina? 

200

According to Hollywood, this young princess survived the murder of her entire family and lived her whole life unknowing of her royal blood.

Who is Anastasia Romanoff?

200

Known for her role in the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre of 1572, this Italian noblewoman was Queen of France.

Who is Catherine De Medici?

200

This topic was the theme of History Club Halloweek 2019.

What are the Salem Witch Trials?

300

This company ruled India until 1857. 

What is the British East India Company?
300

In the 6th century, China adopted this as its state religion.

What is Confucianism?  

300

According to Hollywood, this Scottish Aristocrat was actually a farmer who went on to lead a revolution in his wife's honor. Too bad there's no evidence he even had a wife.

Who is William Wallace? 


300

This suffragette is famous for picketing the White House, only to end up jailed and go on a hunger strike. 

Who is Alice Paul?

300

In the American election fo 1800, these two men tied for electoral votes and the House had to decide the outcome. 

Who are Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr?

400

This African country remained uncolonized in the age of Imperialism (name one of the two).

What is Ethiopia or Liberia? 

400

Before closing its borders for over 200 years, this country banned Christianity in the 16th century, leading to a series of peasant rebellions and secret missionary missions throughout the region. 

What is Japan?

400

According to Hollywood, in this movie, a famous playwright falls for Gwyneth Paltrow and she inspires him to write his most famous play. Same.

What is Shakespeare in Love?

400

This bi-sexual Mexican artist is known for her raw personal self-portraits. 

Who is Frieda Kalo?

400

This British Queen had 17 children who all died before the age of two. But she did replace them with bunnies.

Who is Queen Anne?

500

This group conquered modern-day Spain for 500 years and left quite the architectural mark. 

Who are the Muslims / the Ummayds?

500

European Christians feared that Muslims would take control of this Byzantine city, thus causing the First Crusade.

What is Constantinople? 

500

This famous film used to be known more for its epic performances and drama but now is more remembered for its inaccurate portrayal of benevolent slavery and sympathy for the confederacy. 

What is Gone with the Wind?

500

This stylish entrepreneur was the first black millionaire in America.

Who is Madam CJ Walker?

500

This Greek conquerer went 15 years without losing a single battle?

Who is Alexander the Great?