Ancient Civilizations
This river, known as the “gift of Egypt,” was essential for farming and trade.
What is the Nile River?
This emperor rebuilt Constantinople and created a law code that lasted for centuries.
Who is Justinian I?
The German military strategy of “lightning war,” used successfully in early WWII campaigns, is known by this name.
What is Blitzkrieg?
This Mongol leader created the largest land empire in history.
Who is Genghis Khan?
Vassal
Egyptian rulers were called this, and were considered both kings and gods.
What are pharaohs?
The massive cathedral in Constantinople, later turned into a mosque, is called this.
What is Hagia Sophia?
Operation Barbarossa, launched in 1941, targeted this nation and ultimately became Germany’s greatest strategic failure.
What is the Soviet Union?
This Roman emperor converted to Christianity and legalized the religion.
Who is Constantine?
What is a land protector in Feudal Times
This form of writing used pictures and symbols and was often carved into stone monuments.
What are hieroglyphics?
The Byzantine Empire worked on this to help to pass knowledge to later European countries.
What is Justinian's Code?
This battle in 1942–43 is often considered the turning point on the Eastern Front, where Germany suffered a devastating defeat.
What is the Battle of Stalingrad?
The trans-Siberian railroad is in what country?
What is Russia?
Serf
What is someone who worked the land in Feudal Times
The discovery of this stone in 1799 helped scholars finally translate hieroglyphics.
What is the Rosetta Stone?
This strong-willed empress, wife of Justinian I, was influential in expanding women’s rights and advising on political matters.
Who is Theodora?
The U.S. strategy of capturing specific islands in the Pacific while bypassing others was called this.
What is island hopping?
The French Revolution began in this year.
What is 1789?
Draconian
What is a harsh system of rules and/or laws
This pharaoh's mask is the most famous in the world?
The Byzantine Empire finally fell in 1453 to this empire, led by Mehmed II.
What is the Ottoman Empire
This Allied conference in 1945 set the terms for Germany’s unconditional surrender and postwar division into zones.
What is the Yalta Conference?
This treaty ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
Totalitarianism
What is a system of total control in government