Date that War!
The American Civil War began in this year
When is 1861?
The first president to live in the White House
Who is John Adams?
This ancient city, buried by a volcanic eruption in 79 A.D., was rediscovered in the 18th century and is a major archaeological site in Italy
What is Pompeii?
This ancient trade route connected China with the Mediterranean, facilitating the exchange of goods and culture
What is the Silk Road?
This invention by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century revolutionized the way books were produced
What is the printing press?
The United States entered World War I in this year, shifting the balance in favor of the allies
When is 1917?
This U.S. president is known for leading the U.S. into the Mexican-American War
Who is James K. Polk?
The Great Sphinx of Giza, a monumental statue with the body of a lion and head of a pharaoh, is located in this country
What is Egypt?
This ancient Indian religion, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizes the path to enlightenment
This scientist developed the theory of relativity, a groundbreaking concept in physics that revolutionized our understanding of space and time
The Vietnam War began in earnest in this year, with increased U.S. involvement
When is 1955?
This president was known for the "New Deal" programs during the Great Depression
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
The terracotta army, discovered in 1974. was buried with this Chinese emperor to protect him in the afterlife
Who is Emperor Qin Shi Huang?
This empire, based in present-day Iran, became one of the largest and most powerful in the ancient world, but eventually fell to Alexander the Great
What is the Achaemenid Empire/Persian Empire?
The invention of gunpowder is attributed to this country in the 9th century
What is China?
The Spanish Armada attempted to invade England in this year, only to be defeated by the English navy
When is 1588?
Who is Andrew Johnson?
The Rosetta Stone, discovered in Egypt in 1799, was key to deciphering this ancient script
What is Egyptian heirogylphics?
The Maurya Empire in India, known for its extensive political and military achievements, was founded by this ruler in the 4th Century B.C.
Who is Chandragupta Maurya?
This ancient civilization is credited with the invention of the first known system of writing, called cuneiform
Who are the Sumerians?
The Thirty Years' War, one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in early(ish) European History, began in this year
When is 1618?
The first U.S. president born after the signing of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Martin Van Buren?
This famous archaeological site in Peru, rediscovered in 1911, is often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas"
What is Machu Picchu?
This Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty converted to Buddhism after the Battle of Kalinga and spread Buddhist teachings across Asia
Whos is Ashoka the Great?
Motorola engineer Martin Cooper is credited with creating the DynaTAC 8000X, which was the first ever of this modern day innovation
What is the mobile phone?