Politics
This man was the commander of the American army in the US Revolutionary War, and was elected as the first US President.
Vocabulary: This man won the elected based on the ___________ of his service in the military during war.
George Washington
Vocabulary: meritThis was a period of time when new technology was developed that improved manufacturing and transportation. In terms of economy, this time period changed everything.
Vocabulary: Technological innovations lowered operating costs, and consequently increased __________.
The Industrial Revolution
This man was a Roman general and statesmen from 49 to 44 BC. He was famously betrayed and killed by his best friend.
Vocabulary: The government of the Roman Empire was a __________, where decisions were made by a group of individuals who represented different regions or interests throughout the empire.
Julius Caesar
Vocabulary: republic
This dutch painter is known for his innovative style, and painted the masterpiece "Starry Night"
This man suffered from depression and was often _____________, upset by the psychotic episodes he experienced.
Vincent Van Gogh
Vocabulary: DistressedThis man was the leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1953.
Joseph Stalin
Vocabulary: Authoritarian
Before streaming and before DVDs, these black plastic cuboids were the standard of watching movies and recording videos.
At the beginning of many videos, there would be an FBI warning for users to show ____________ with copyright and distribution laws.
VHS (Video Home System)
The assassination of this Austrian Archduke led to the beginning of World War I.
Vocabulary: Since this man was so beloved, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was unwilling to try a ___________ solution to this event; they wanted revenge.
Franz Ferdinand
Vocabulary: diplomatic
This 1997 Blockbuster movie broke many records in total ticket sales and longest period in theaters.
Vocabulary: There was not enough ___________ for the floating door to hold both Jack and Rose.
Titanic
Vocabulary: stability
This woman was the Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021, the only woman to hold this position in Germany's history.
In Germany, the chancellor is voted by the parliament. Because Germany is a ___________, every member of the parliament is elected by the people.Angela Merkel
Vocabulary: Democracy
Although many people think that the automobile was created in America, it was actually first invented in this country.
Vocabulary: When cars were first produced, they were seen as a convenient ___________ to horse carriages.
Germany
Vocabulary: alternative
This woman was one of only six female pharaohs in Egypt's 3000-year history. She was believed to be a descendant of Alexander the Great.
This woman was known for her __________ with Julius Caesar in the war she waged against her brother, Ptolemy XIII
Vocabulary: collusion
This rock and roll band was formed in the early 1960s by four young men from Liverpool, England, and changed pop music forever.
Vocabulary: Their later music was known for its _________, using new musical instruments and styles that were practically unknown in the western world.The Beatles
Vocabulary: innovation
This term describes the various political protests that occurred in the Middle East in the early 2010s. These movements led to the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi of Libya and Hosni Mubarak of Egypt.
Vocabulary: Protestors used social media to effectively ____________ with each other and coordinate their activities.
The Arab Spring
Vocabulary: network
This space exploration company experienced a monumental breakthrough when it developed a space shuttle that is capable of multiple launches.
Vocabulary: Much of this company's technology is __________ from the Soviet Union's former space program.
SpaceX
Vocabulary: derived
This treaty was critical to ending World War I, and was signed in 1919, in a French city after which it is named.
Vocabulary: The ____________ of battle had already occurred in the autumn of 1918, but this treaty was necessary in establishing new principles and conditions
Treaty of Versaille
Vocabulary: cessation
This man is perhaps the most well known Russian writer. His famous works include "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina".
Vocabulary: This man ____________ aristocracy, as he believed the luxuries of the rich was resulted from the suffering of the poor.Leo Tolstoy
Vocabulary: denouncedThis document outlines the fundamental principles of a government. The American version famously states that "all men are created equal".
Vocabulary: One of the key functions of this document is to prevent the use of military force against __________ of the country.Vocabulary: civilians
With the initials LHC, this massive piece of technology uses electromagnetic fields to propel charged particles at high speeds. It is located near Geneva, Switzerland.
Vocabulary: Much of the information at this facility is ___________, since it can be used to develop devastating weapons.
The Large Hadron Collider
Vocabulary: classified
Although Christopher Columbus is known for discovering America, this civilization first made their journey to North America almost 500 years earlier.
When first exploring America, colonists were amazed by the ______________ of land and natural resources.The Vikings
Vocabulary: abundance
This brilliant American filmmaker directed several iconic movies, such as "The Shining", "2001: A Space Odyssey", and "Dr. Strangelove".
This man was not __________ to the actors and workers in his productions. He would harrass them and treat them very unfairly.
Stanley Kubrick
Vocabulary: just