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1
The "Ides of March" refers to the day this Roman Emperor was assassinated
Elizabeth
Alexander the Great
Caesar
Hannibal
2
What was the first significant world event?
God speaking the world into existance
The Flood
The Fall of Man
The creation of Adam
3
The United States entered World War I because of Germany's efforts to
bring Mexico into the war with the promise of US lands
defeat our ally, Russia
build up business with Europe
defeat Adolf Hitler
4
Who were the earliest inhabitants of what became the Roman Empire?
The Phoenicians
The Etruscans
The Latins
5
This Chinese ruler had an entire terra cotta army built to guard him in the afterlife
Kung Fu
Qin Shi Huang
Wu Ti
Li Po
6
World War I begin in this year
1914
1919
1918
1915
7
Name the Greek City State whose civilization was dedicated to military pursuits
Sparta
Athenia
Athens
Milos
8
The United States entered World War II after
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
Russia bombed Pearl Harbor
Germany bombed Pearl Harbor
9
What invisible line divided South America between Spain and Portugal?
The line of Exploration
The border of Brazil
The line of Demarcation
10
Who is the founder of Islam?
Abu Bakr
Ishmael
Buddha
Mohammad
11
This Roman Governor allowed Jesus to be crucified
Tiberius
Herod
Pontius Pilate
Agrippa
12
World War I ended in
1916
1918
1919
1917
13
This Catholic priest is credited with starting the Reformation of the Church
Friar Tuck
Martin Luther
The Pope
Martin Luther King
14
Did Christopher Columbus ever realize he found 'the New World'?
Yes
No
15
The first known civilizations existed in?
Africa
Europe
Mesoamerica
Mesopotamia
16
World War II ended when Japan surrendered in
1942
1944
1945
1943
17
What is significant about this date: The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1919
World War I began
World War I ended
World War III started
World War II ended
18
World War II started when Germany invaded this country in 1939
France
Austria
Poland
England
19
What country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas?
France
Spain
England
Portugal
20
World War I was triggered by the assassination of
Abraham Lincoln
King of England
Emperor of China
Arch Duke Ferdinand
21
Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7, 19
3911
42
41
40
22
This Frank ruler stopped the Muslims from invading Europe
Charles Martel "The Hammer"
The Pope
Pepin the Short
Charlemagne
23
The Byzantine Empire was founded by
Cyril
Constantine
Justinian
Caesar
24
Which of these was NOT one of Columbus' ships on his voyage to America?
The Nina
The Santa Maria
The Santa Anita
The Pinta
25
Japan surrendered in World War II after
The Americans promised to help them rebuild their country
The Axis Powers dropped atomic bombs on 2 Japanese cities
The Japanese people revolted against their leaders
The Allied Forces dropped atomic bombs on 2 Japanese cities
26
This Roman Emperor made Christianity legal
Constantine
Alexander the Great
Charlemagne
Nero
