Ancient Civilizations
What civilization is it where you'd find the pyramids at Giza?
Ancient Egypt
What battles are the start of the American Revolutionary War?
the Battles of Lexington and Concord
Who is the royal figure that was assassinated to start World War 1?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What event starts off World War II in Europe?
German invasion of Poland
What word means, "rebirth" or cultural revival?
Renaissance
What city is it that served as the center of the ancient Roman Empire?
Rome
Who is the founding author of the American Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who are the ally forces consisting of Britain, France, and Russia, in World War 1?
Allied Powers
What forces consist of Germany, Italy, and Japan in World War II?
Axis Powers
What Italian city is thought to be the birthplace of Renaissance?
Florence
Which Civilization is known for developing a complex hieroglyphic writing system?
Maya
Who is the General led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War?
George Washington
What is the battle type that was known for trenches and long, costly battles?
trench warfare (or the Western Front
What action does Japan take that pulled the United States into World War II?
the attack on Pearl Harbor
What is the name of the Italian artist who painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci
Who is the emperor from the Qin Dynasty, who unified China?
Qin Shi Huang
What battle is considered the turning point in the American Revolutionary War, leading to French support?
the Battle of Saratoga
What agreement ended World War I, imposing harsh terms on Germany?
Treaty of Versailles
What invasion of Normandy, France in 1944, the Ally Forces, marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe?
D-Day
Who wrote plays like Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet
William Shakespeare
Who is the Philosopher teacher of Alexander the Great, what is his name?
Aristotle
What is the name of the Treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing the independence of the United States?
Treaty of Paris
What international organization was formed after World War I to prevent future conflicts?
League of Nations
What city in Japan was attacked by the American's atomic bombs in August 1945, leading to Japan's surrender?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What equipment changed the way of knowledge during the Renaissance?
printing press