Early Civilizations
Where did the first civilization develop?
Near river valleys
What civilization built Machu Picchu?
Inca civilization
What event started World War I in 1914?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What organization was created after World War II to promote peace?
United Nations (UN)
What empire controlled much of Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Roman Empire
What famous structures were built in ancient Egyptian civilization?
Pyramids
What empire was ruled by Julius Caesar?
Roman Empire
Who was the German dictator during World War II?
What wall divided East and West Berlin?
Berlin Wall
Who was the famous French leader defeated at Waterloo?
Napoleon Bonaparte
The Nile River
What was the center of trade and culture in ancient Greece?
city-state of Athens
What event ended World War II in Europe in 1945?
Germany's surrender (V-E Day)
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
Which movement focused on new ideas in art, science, and learning in Europe?
The Renaissance
Who was the famous queen of ancient Egypt?
Cleopatra
Who was the famous Greek philosopher who taught Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
What was the name of the deadly disease that killed millions in Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Black Death
What writing system did ancient Egyptians use?
Hieroglyphics
What ancient civilization developed democracy in Athens?
Ancient Greeks
What civilization built the Great Zimbabwe city?
The Shona civilization