World History Preview

Why did the Egyptians build the pyramids?

It was through the Muslim world that Europeans:

Why did European countries wish to have colonies?

The first recorded (written) language:

World War I began in what year?

Which two African nations were founded as a new home for former slaves?

The disease that killed a third of Europe's population in the 14th century is known as:

Which city connects Asia to Europe and served as the end of the Silk Road?

The Hundred Years War was fought between what two countries?

Which one of these world leaders was not at the Yalta Conference in 1945?

During the Korean War, which country did the US support

What did the Silk Road connect?

What was transferred through the Columbian Exchange?

The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution:

In what year did North and South Vietnam officially reunite following the Vietnam War?

Which of the following is not an accomplishment of the Qin Dynasty?

This man is given credit for being the first European explorer to discover Florida:

According to the religion of Islam this man is considered the last prophet of God:

The Khmer Rouge was a regime ruling this nation in the 20th century:

First Christian emperor of the Roman Empire:

Which explorer was the first to reach India by ship?

One of the greatest kings of the Ancient Greece kingdom:

World War II began in what year?

The High Renaissance in Italy is associated with which three artists?

What is the biggest empire in history (by territory owned)?

This explorer man conquered the Inca Empire

The first successful printing press was created by this man:

This country served as a US ally (friend) during the American Revolution:

He is said to be the first Western explorer to reach China: