World history showdown: Are you a history whiz or a casual learner?
Questions
Which of the following empires was known for its extensive road system, known as the “Royal Road”? A) Roman Empire
B) Persian Empire
C) Mongol Empire
D) Ottoman Empire
The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) was an agreement between which two countries? A) Spain and England
B) Portugal and France
C) Spain and Portugal
D) Netherlands and England
Which ancient civilization is credited with the creation of the Code of Hammurabi? A) Ancient Greece
B) Ancient Egypt
C) Babylon
D) Assyria
The Opium Wars were fought between China and which other country in the 19th century? A) France
B) United States
C) Japan
D) Britain
Who was the first female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt? A) Hatshepsut
B) Cleopatra
C) Nefertiti
D) Tutankhamun
Which event is considered to be the immediate catalyst for the start of World War I? A) The sinking of the Lusitania
B) The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
C) The invasion of Poland
D) The bombing of Pearl Harbor
Which of the following revolutions was primarily influenced by Enlightenment ideas about democracy and individual rights? A) The Haitian Revolution
B) The Industrial Revolution
C) The American Revolution
D) The Russian Revolution
What was the primary purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? A) To end World War I
B) To discuss the abolition of slavery
C) To regulate European colonization in Africa
D) To establish trade agreements with Asia
Which famous explorer is credited with being the first to circumnavigate the globe? A) Christopher Columbus
B) Ferdinand Magellan
C) Vasco da Gama
D) James Cook
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized the end of which period in history? A) The Cold War
B) World War II
C) The Age of Enlightenment
D) The Space Race
