History Quiz

Who was the first Emperor of China?

• Qin Shi Huang

• Han Wudi

• Liu Bang

• Sun Yat-sen

Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

• The Reign of Terror

• The Storming of the Bastille

• The Execution of Louis XVI

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man

Who was the leader of the Mongol Empire at its height?

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Timur

• Attila the Hun

Which empire was known for its use of the phalanx formation in warfare?

• The Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Greek City-States

• The Persian Empire

What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

• Religious pilgrimage

• Military conquest

• Trade and commerce

• Exploration

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

When did India and Pakistan gain independence from the British Empire?

• 1947

• 1975

• 1961

• 1991

Which ancient civilization is credited with the creation of the first known written language, cuneiform?

• The Egyptians

• The Greeks

• The Sumerians

• The Babylonians

Which Italian explorer did Spain send around the world in 1492?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

How long did the Hundred Years War Last?

• 10

• 87

• 100

• 116