Foundations of History: General Knowledge

Years that are not BC (or BCE) are usually referred to as CE OR.....

Where do potatoes originally come from?

Which major shift in human history helped to make England powerful AFTER the year 1800?

Early civilizations often featured this type of government:

Which ancient civilization built the pyramids at Giza?

What does CE stand for when studying history?

Prior to the year 1800, which country had a tradition of power and influence ALL OVER the world

The United States has been considered this since WWII.

Which European country was the first to benefit when the hemispheres became connected?

Which of the following was not an important river to an ancient empire?

Which European explorer set a chain of events in motion that would connect the hemispheres?

True or False: The 8th Century means the years from 700-799.

Which of the following foods is NOT from the Americas?

The 20th century is notable for which of the following reasons?

During which era of European history were knights common?

Human beings, like us, first lived on this continent:

Which group of Europeans were the first to travel to the Americas?

True or False: The Years 1-99 CE make up the first century.

Before people lived in civilizations, most people did this:

True or False: The 8th Century means the years 800-899.