ancient
who was the first emperor of Anciet Rome
Augustus
What event in 1914 started World War I?
he assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo.
What revolution began in France in 1789?
The French Revolution.
why was the Nile River important for Ancient Egyptian civilization
it provided water,fertile soil for farming
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during most of World War II?
Joseph Stalin.
Who was the leader of France during much of the Napoleonic Wars?
Napoleon Bonaparte.
what was the main idea of democracy in Ancient Athens
citizens could participate in goverment and vote
What major event in 1989 symbolized the end of the Cold War in Europe?
The fall of the Berlin Wall.
Which country started the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th century?
Great Britain.
What invention of the Sumerians is considered one of the first writing systems in the world?
Cuneiform.
Which explorer reached the Americas in 1492 while sailing for Spain?
Christopher Columbus.
What war was fought between the northern and southern states of the United States from 1861 to 1865?
he American Civil War.
Who was the Macedonian king that created one of the largest empires in the ancient world?
Alexander the Great.
Which treaty officially ended World War I in 1919?
The Treaty of Versailles.
Which empire collapsed after World War I in 1918?
The Ottoman Empire (also the Austro-Hungarian, German, and Russian Empires collapsed)