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100

The extension of a nation's power over other lands is called __________.

Imperialism

100

 What were the 4 MAIN causes of WW1?

Militarism, Imperialism, Alliances, Nationalism

100

Why did WWI become a war of attrition (gradually wearing them down)?

Neither side was able to make large gains due to trench warfare

100

Double Jeopardy:

These two Japanese cities were obliterated to end WW2

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

100

The incredibly diabolical enemy of your favorite platypus.

Dr. Doofenshmirtz

200

What is 'indirect rule'?

A colonial government which local rulers are allowed to maintain authority on behalf of the ruling country

200

Who was Franz Ferdinand?

Archduke of Austria - Hungary who was assassinated and began WW1 

200

What major world event happened between WWI and WWII?

The Great Depression

200

What major figure led peace and freedom movements in India in the 1920s onward?

Ghandi

200

This kids tv show character was an incredible child-doctor known for healing toys 

Doc McStuffins

300

Double Jeopardy

What war caused the Qing Dynasty to go into immense debt and eventually cause them to hand over Hong Kong to the British?

The Opium War

300

Which country is mostly accused of starting World War I?

Germany

300

Double Jeopardy:

Why did Hitler attack Poland first and begin WWII?  

Germany wanted more land to mass produce crops and goods for their people and soldiers

300

What race did Hitler believe the Germans to be?

Aryan

300

Finish the song from Jake:

"Makin pancakes, makin _________ pancakes"

"Makin pancakes, makin bacon pancakes"

400

Which Chinese dynasty saw the Opium War, Boxer Rebellion, and Tai Ping Rebellion?

The Qing Dynasty

400

The allies of Great Britain, France, and Russia were called __________

Triple Entente

400

Why did the U.S. enter the war against Japan and Germany?

Pearl Harbor unified American desire to fight

400

Double Jeopardy:

What is fascism and who started it?

Complete control over the state using a strong government: Benito Mussolini, Italy

400

Double Jeopardy:

This kids tv show character had an alien watch that every kid wanted for Christmas

Ben 10

500

An Indian soldier hired by the British East India Company to protect the company's interest:

Sepoy

500

The Triple Alliance included:

Austria-Hungary, Italy, Germany

500

Double Jeopardy:

Germany and Austria Hungary defeated _____________, but lost ______________ as an ally after the nation switched sides.

Russia; Italy

500

What does Eugenics mean and what is its main goal?

Good Genes/Generations : Create a perfect humanity that didn't have any undesired people groups

500

This kids tv show character had a best friend with gils named Gil

Molly the Bubble Guppy / World of Gumball