Global Regents Historical Figures

Which religious leader is most often associated with Christianity?

He earned the nickname the Liberator for his actions in the Latin American Revolutions. 

He was the Fascist dictator of Italy.  

Who was the Byzantine ruler that established a code of law for his people?

He led to the unification of Germany. 

Who was the leader of Mali that profited from the gold and salt trade?

Which enlightenment philosopher wrote about natural rights?

Which religion was founded by Muhammad?

Who was the leader of the Ottoman Empire with the nickname "the Magnificent"? 

Who developed the principle of filial piety in Ancient China?

He was the Turkish leader that modernized his country.

Which philosopher wrote a book on power politics called "The Prince"?

Which scientist developed the theory of gravity?

This explorer sailed for Spain in search of Asia.

Which scientist was the first to develop a heliocentric model for the universe?

Communist Cuban Dictator 

Iraqi Dictator that led to civil rights violations.

His assassination triggered the start of World War I.

He led a successful revolution in Haiti.

Who was the inventor of the printing press?

He was the king at the beginning of the French Revolution.

He brought Communism to China. 

He was the leader of the Mexican war for Independence. 

He is considered the father of Communism.

He continued to rule in Russia when Lenin died. 

Who was the leader of ancient Babylon that developed the first code of law?

This prime minister of England used appeasement to stop Hitler. 

This ruler of Spain centralized his own power during his time as King.

This explorer was the first to circumnavigate the globe. 

Helped lead the fight for Independence in South Africa. 

South East Asian female leader

Who started the English Reformation?

He led the Russian Revolution. 

Which enlightenment philosopher wrote about the separation of powers?

These two leaders were involved in ending South African apartheid.

This ruler of Japan led a modernization movement.

Which philosopher wrote a book on supply and demand based economics?

Which scientist was forced to recant his findings during the Inquisition?

Which pair of absolute rulers had the nicknames "the Great" in Russia?

He sailed into Japan and opened them up to trade.

He was the totalitarian dictator of Germany during WWII. 

He implemented Islamic Fundamentalism in Iran. 

He was an explorer for the Ming Dynasty.

Brought about economic reform in China.

Which Greek leader conquered much of the known world?

Who started the Protestant Reformation?

This ruler of France had the nickname the Sun King and built Versailles.

This prime minister helped lead England to victory during WWII. 

Which explorer helped to develop trade between Europe and Asia?

President of Egypt, linked with Peace talks. 

Who was the Jacobin leader during the French Revolution?

This leader restored a balance of power to France during the revolution. 

Which religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama? 

He was the brutal dictator of Cambodia. 

He led the fight for Independence in India by using peaceful protests and hunger strikes.