World History and Civilizations
World History and Civilizations
- What is League of Nations known for?
- Which of these terms is defined as follows: the 1917 upheaval that overthrew the Russian monarchy and eventually led to the establishment of the Soviet Union?
- Which of the following correctly describes Russian Revolution?
- Choose the term that matches this description: the severe worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted through much of the 1930s.
- Choose the statement that best explains Great Depression.
- Which term refers to the prolonged period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union following World War II?
- What does Cold War refer to?
- What is the name for the barrier that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989, symbolizing the division between Eastern and Western Europe during the Cold War?
- Which of the following best describes Berlin Wall?
- Identify the correct term described as: the 1215 charter signed by King John of England that limited royal power and influenced modern constitutional law.
- Magna Carta is best defined as which of the following?
- A collection of thousands of life-sized clay soldier statues buried with China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. What is this called?
- Which term refers to the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, known for her alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?
- What does Cleopatra refer to?
- What is the name for the eastern continuation of the Roman Empire, with Constantinople as its capital, which lasted until 1453?
- Which of the following best describes Byzantine Empire?
- Identify the correct term described as: the 1453 conquest of the Byzantine capital by the Ottoman Turks, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire.
- Fall of Constantinople is best defined as which of the following?
- A vast empire centered in present-day Turkey that lasted from the late thirteenth century until the early twentieth century. What is this called?
- Choose the correct description of Ottoman Empire.