Empires and Dynasties
This empire, knwon for its vast territory and influence over Europe and Asia, was founded by Genghis Khan in the early 13th century--John Green refers to it as "the exception"
What is the Mongol Empire?
In Greek mythology, this is the king of the gids, often associated with thunder and lightening
This famous clocktower in London is often mistakenly called "Big Ben"
What is the Elizabeth Tower? (Big Ben is the name of the bell inside)
The British Prime Minister during most of WWII, known for his speeches that inspired the British people
Who is Winston Churchill?
The ancient Egyptian queen who lived closer to our period of time than the creation of the Pyramids
Who is Cleopatra?
The Roman Empire split into Eastern and Western empires, with the Eastern empire becoming known by this name
What is the Byzantine Empire?
In Egyptian mythology, this God is god of the afterlife and the underworld, often depicted with a jackal head
Who is Anubis?
The Colosseum, an ancient amphitheater, known for gladiatorial battles, is located in this city
What is Rome?
This major organization was established in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation among the nations
What is the United Nations?
The only U.S. president to serve two non-consecutive terms (until now)
Who is Grover Cleveland?
This Indian empire, founded by Chandragupta, was known for its wealth, centralized government, and Ashoka's promotion of Buddhism
What is the Maurya Empire?
In ancient Chinese mythology, this creature is said to have caused eclipses by swallowing the sun or moon, leading people to bang drums to scare it away
What is the dragon?
Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, this famous white marble mausoleum is located in Agra, India?
What is South Africa?
The medieval European ruler who was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 A.D. and is considered the "Father of Europe"
Who is Charlemagne?
The powerful kingdom in ancient Nubia, located south of Egypt, was known for its iron production and trade in gold and ivory
What is the Kingdom of Kush?
Who is Rama?
This iconic statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, overlooks the city from Mount Corcovado
What is Christ the Redeemer?
The Tet Offensive was a significant event during this 20th-century conflict
What is the Vietnam War?
The 16th century astronomer who proposed a heliocentric model of the universe, placing the sun--not the Earth--at the center
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus?
This dynasty, founded in 618 A.D., is considered one of China's golden ages and is known for its cultural achievements, as well as the expansion of the Silk Road
What is the Tang Dynasty?
In Japanese folklore, this is the name of the supernatural fox spirits known to possess magical abilities, often depicted as messengers of the god Inari
What are the Kitsune?
This ancient stone circle in England, thought to be a prehistorical monument of significant astronomical and ceremonial purpose, dates back to around 3000 B.C.
What is Stonehenge?
The name of the economic and political reforms introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s that aimed to restructure the Soviet Union
What is Perestroika?
Known as the "Father of Modern Philosophy", this French philosopher is famous for the statement "I think, therefore I am"
Who is René Descartes?