War/Battles
What conflict between superpowers occurred worldwide between the years 1945-1991?
The Cold War
What time zone is California located in?
Pacific Standard Time Zone
Which is the largest country in the World?
Russia
Which civilization spanned most of Europe from the 8th century B.C.E to the 6th Century C.E.?
The Roman Empire
Make a list of at least 5 World Leaders from any time in history from any country other than the United States.
There are soooooo many answers.
Which weapon was used to put an end to WWII?
Which country in the world has the largest population?
China
How many continents are there in the world?
7
What period of history describes the change that took place in religion from Catholicism to Protestantism?
The Reformation
In what year did Christopher Columbus discover the America's?
1492
What decade did WWII begin?
1930's
Which two hemispheres is the United States located in?
Northern and Western
On which continent is Vietnam located?
Asia
What is the term used to describe the mass extermination of the Jews during the 1930's and 1940's?
The Holocaust
What type of government system is thought to be ideal for the working class because it gives them the power?
Communism
What decade did WWI begin?
1910's
How many Oceans are there in the world?
4
Cities and geographical features are located on a map based on coordinates parallel to the Equator and Prime Meridian. What are these lines called?
Latitude and Longitude
Who is the most written about person in the history of the World?
Jesus Christ
Sparta and Athens are examples of City-States from which ancient civilization?
Greece
What nation is blamed for escalating WWI?
Germany
What region of the world is home to Israel, Iran, and Iraq and is famous for having rich oil reserves?
The Middle East
Which continent was colonized heavily by European nations in the late 19th century?
Africa
Which French military leader named himself Emperor and led troops on a series of wars in Europe following the French Revolution?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Which country was first to launch a satellite into space?
The Soviet Union