Ancient Civilizations
This river was essential to Ancient Egypt’s survival.
What is the Nile River
He was the first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington
This wall was built to protect China from invaders.
What is the Great Wall of China
This branch of government makes laws
What is the Legislative Branch
He freed enslaved people during the Civil War
Who is Abraham Lincoln
This ancient civilization built the first known writing system called cuneiform.
What is Mesopotamia
This document declared independence from Britain in 1776.
What is the Declaration of Independence
This explorer is credited with “discovering” the Americas in 1492.
Who is Christopher Columbus
This document is the supreme law of the United States.
What is the Constitution
This civil rights leader gave the “I Have a Dream” speech
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
This structure in Egypt was built as a tomb for pharaohs.
What are pyramids
This war was fought between the North and South in the U.S.
What is the Civil War
This war was fought from 1914–1918.
What is World War I
This system divides power between national and state governments.
What is federalism
He was the first emperor of Rome
Who is Augustus
This empire was ruled by emperors like Julius Caesar.
What is Rome (Roman Empire)
This amendment ended slavery in the United States.
What is the 13th Amendment
This German leader started World War II
Who is Adolf Hitler
This branch interprets laws
What is the Judicial Branch
This queen ruled England during the Spanish Armada
Who is Queen Elizabeth I
This ancient society is known for democracy and is located in Greece.
What is Athens
This event in 1773 involved colonists dumping tea into Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party
This movement sought to end racial segregation in the U.S
What is the Civil Rights Movement
This group of the first 10 amendments protects basic rights
What is the Bill of Rights
He led India to independence using nonviolent resistance
Who is Mahatma Gandhi