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World History

Ancient civilizations, the Middle Ages, revolutions and world wars, explained in English.

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30 basic cards for High School World History. Set 1 of 7 in World History. It opens with "On which continent did the civilization of ancient Egypt develop?" and "Which civilization built the Colosseum in Rome?". Study it alongside the other High School sets below.

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On which continent did the civilization of ancient Egypt develop?
Show answerIn Africa, along the Nile River
Which civilization built the Colosseum in Rome?
Show answerThe Roman Empire
Which empire built Machu Picchu?
Show answerThe Inca Empire
Which Mesoamerican civilization is famous for its pyramids and its calendar?
Show answerThe Maya
In which century did the Spanish colonization of the Americas begin?
Show answerIn the 15th century, starting in 1492
Who led the expedition that reached the Americas in 1492?
Show answerChristopher Columbus
Which historical period followed the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Show answerThe Middle Ages
Which European cultural movement followed the Middle Ages, marked by art and science?
Show answerThe Renaissance
Which revolution of 1789 ended absolute monarchy in France?
Show answerThe French Revolution
What process led most Latin American countries to gain independence from Spain?
Show answerThe wars of independence of the 19th century
Who was a key leader in the independence of several South American countries?
Show answerSimón Bolívar
In which years did World War I take place?
Show answerFrom 1914 to 1918
In which years did World War II take place?
Show answerFrom 1939 to 1945
Which international organization was created in 1945 to maintain world peace?
Show answerThe United Nations (UN)
Which period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union followed World War II?
Show answerThe Cold War

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