Which ancient civilization built the pyramids?
The Egyptians
Who invented paper?
The Chinese
Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
The Mongol Empire
What form of government did ancient Athens develop?
Democracy
In what year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?
1942
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Joseph Stalin
What global conflict was fought from 1914 to 1918?
World War I
Which European country colonized Paraguay?
Spain
Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu in South America?
The Incas
What major event in 1989 symbolized the end of the Cold War in Europe?
The fall of the Berlin Wall
Which ancient civilization built pyramids in Mesoamerica?
The Maya
Which war was fought between the northern and southern states of the United States?
The Civil War
What invention is often credited with powering the Industrial Revolution?
The steam engine
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
Which event is often considered to have marked the end of the Middle Ages?
The fall of Constantinople
Which ancient site in England is famous for its massive stone circle?
Stonehenge
