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This Spartan king led 300 warriors against the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae.
Leonidas
This Indigenous woman served as interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition across the American West.
Sacagawea
This series of wars between Christians and Muslims over control of the Holy Land took place during the Middle Ages.
the Crusades
This massive statue in New York Harbor is a symbol of freedom and was a gift from France
the Statue of Liberty
This white marble mausoleum in India was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
Taj Mahal
This Macedonian king created one of the largest empires in ancient history by the age of 30.
Alexander The Great
This French teenager led troops during the Hundred Years’ War and was later canonized as a saint.
Joan of Arc
This war between England and France lasted from 1337 to 1453, despite its misleading name.
Hundred Years War
This British crown is traditionally worn by monarchs during their coronation ceremony.
the Crown Jewels
This ancient city carved into red sandstone cliffs is located in present-day Jordan and was once a major trading hub
Petra
He was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II and famously declared, "We shall never surrender."
Winston Churchill
This Egyptian ruler, often overshadowed by Cleopatra, was the first woman to declare herself pharaoh and wore a false beard as a symbol of power.
Hatshepsut
This 18th-century conflict between Britain and France for control of North America is also known as the Seven Years' War.
French and Indian War
This ancient Egyptian symbol, shaped like a looped cross, represented eternal life and power.
the Ankh
Located in Mexico, this pyramid complex was built by the Maya and is known for the feathered serpent god Kukulcán
Chichen Itza
This Polish astronomer proposed a heliocentric model of the universe, challenging Church doctrine.
Nicolaus Copernicus
The Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796, she expanded the empire and corresponded with Enlightenment philosophers
Catherine the Great
This 17th-century war began as a religious conflict in the Holy Roman Empire and devastated much of Europe.
the Thirty Years’ War
This throne, made of swords and featured in a famous fantasy series, symbolizes the struggle for control over a kingdom
the Iron Throne
This famous palace in Russia served as the residence of the Russian tsars and is located in the heart of Moscow
The Kremlin
This medieval ruler of Mali made a legendary pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, showcasing his empire’s wealth.
Mansa Musa
This queen of France was executed during the French Revolution and is often (falsely) credited with saying, "Let them eat cake."
Marie Antoinette
This peace treaty in 1648 ended the Thirty Years’ War and significantly altered the political structure of the HRE.
the Peace of Westphalia
This Roman standard, featuring an eagle, was carried by legions as a symbol of imperial power
the Aquila
This ancient city carved into a mountainside in Peru was the lost capital of the Inca Empire
Machu Picchu