History facts Flashcards
(37 cards)
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What ancient civilization built the pyramids?
The Egyptians
What invention is Johannes Gutenberg famous for?
The printing press
Who was the first man to step on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What was the Renaissance?
A cultural rebirth in Europe from the 14th to 17th century
Who wrote the play “Romeo and Juliet”?
William Shakespeare
What was the Silk Road?
A trade route connecting Asia and Europe
Who was Cleopatra?
The last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
What empire was led by Genghis Khan?
The Mongol Empire
What is the Magna Carta?
A document limiting the power of the English king, signed in 1215
Who was Martin Luther?
A religious reformer who started the Protestant Reformation
What did the Wright brothers invent?
The first successful airplane
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Who was the famous female pharaoh of ancient Egypt?
Hatshepsut
What is the Great Depression?
A severe worldwide economic crisis during the 1930s
Who discovered America in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
What was the main cause of the French Revolution?
Inequality and poor economic conditions
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
What was the Cold War?
A period of tension between the US and Soviet Union after WWII
Who was Queen Elizabeth I?
The English queen known for defeating the Spanish Armada
What was the Black Death?
A deadly plague that killed millions in the 14th century
Who was Harriet Tubman?
An abolitionist who helped slaves escape via the Underground Railroad
What was the Industrial Revolution?
A period of major industrialization in the 18th and 19th centuries
