Virginia World History Quiz

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

What was the primary cause of the American Civil War?

• Taxation without representation

• Slavery

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

Which ancient civilization is known for building pyramids?

• Mesopotamia

• Greece

• Egypt

• Rome

What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta?

• To establish a new religion

• To limit the power of the king

• To declare war on France

• To create a new form of government

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Which empire was known for its road system and aqueducts?

• The Greek Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Persian Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?

• Religion

• Art and learning

• Military power

• Agriculture

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Mikhail Gorbachev

What was the primary goal of the Crusades?

• To explore new lands

• To convert people to Christianity

• To reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control

• To establish trade routes

Which event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?

• The end of World War I

• The stock market crash of 1929

• The Dust Bowl

• The start of World War II