Ancient Civilisations
Which river was essential to the development of Ancient Egypt?
Nile River
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Which country experienced a revolution in 1917 that resulted in the rise of communism under Lenin?
Russia
What event in 1914 is widely considered the spark that started World War I?
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What popular South Korean music genre is known for its colorful performances and global fanbase?
K-pop
Which ancient civilization is credited with creating the first written legal code?
Mesopotamia - code of hammurabi
Which Egyptian queen was known for her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?
Cleopatra
What revolution occured in Britain in the 18th century and what was its impact?
Industrial Revolution - technology and transportation
Which countries made up the Triple Entente at the start of World War I?
France, Russia, and Great Britain
Who directed the Lord of the Rings film trilogy?
Peter Jackson
Which ancient Chinese philosophy emphasizes harmony with nature and is associated with the Tao Te Ching?
Taoism or Daoism
Which artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What revolution was Fidel castro known for?
Cuban Revolution
What was the name of the military strategy used by Germany to quickly conquer Poland, France, and other countries in the early years of World War II?
BLITZKRIEG
What popular video game involves players building and exploring blocky, pixelated worlds?
Minecraft
What is the name of the wedge-shaped writing system developed by the Sumerians?
cuneiform
Which philosopher is known for founding the Academy in Athens and writing works such as The Republic?
Plato
Which revolution led to the rise of Napoleon?
French
What were the names of the two Japanese cities where the United States dropped atomic bombs in 1945?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What annual music competition, featuring performances from countries across Europe, has been held since 1956?
Eurovision
What was the name of the large temple complex dedicated to Athena in Ancient Athens?
Parthenon
What was Marie Curie, the Polish scientist who won Nobel Prizes in both Physics and Chemistry known for in terms of her work?
radioactivity
What was the name of the 1773 protest in which American colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
What was the name of the peace treaty that officially ended World War I in 1919?
Treaty of Versailles
What was the name of the space mission in 1969 that resulted in the first humans landing on the moon?
Apollo 11