Welcome to your History Quiz 1
Who was the first President of the United States?
In which year did World War II end?
Which ancient civilization built the pyramids?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
What wall was torn down in 1989 symbolizing the end of the Cold War?
Who was known as the Maid of Orléans?
Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
What ship sank in 1912 on its maiden voyage?
Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
Which document begins with “We the People”?
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
What ancient city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Which civilization built Machu Picchu?
Who discovered penicillin?
Which war was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
What was the name of the trade route that connected China to the Mediterranean?
Which U.S. President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Who was known as the “Sun King” of France?
Which battle marked the end of Napoleon’s rule?
Which civilization is credited with inventing the wheel?
Which American event began with the stock market crash of 1929?
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Which empire built the Colosseum?
