Ancient
Which ancient civilization was known for its pharaohs and pyramids?
Ancient Egypt
What pandemic killed an estimated 25 million people in Europe during the 14th century?
The Black Death (Bubonic Plague)
Who painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Michelangelo
Who was the French military leader who became emperor and led many successful campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What was the name of the international organization founded after World War I to promote peace, later replaced by the United Nations?
The League of Nations
Who was the king of Macedonia that created one of the largest empires in history by the age of 30?
Alexander the Great
Which empire fell in 476 AD, marking the beginning of the Middle Ages?
The Western Roman Empire
Which Spanish explorer led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan
Which American document was signed in 1776, declaring independence from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What event sparked World War I in 1914?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus
Who was the English king who signed the Magna Carta in 1215?
King John
What invention by Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the spread of information in the 15th century?
The printing press
What war between Britain and its American colonies ended in the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
The American Revolutionary War
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Joseph Stalin