| Question | Answer |
| What kind of government did Rome have? | republic
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What significant event happened on the Ides of March? | Julius Cesar was assassinated
| How often did people bathe prior to the 20th century? | rarely
| What was the primary fighting tool used during the Middle Ages? | mounted knight
| What does the word “Renaissance” mean? | rebirth
| Give one reason people wanted to engage in early exploration? | riches, power, curiosity
| An absolute ruler always consults with another governing body before they make a decision. | false
| What country did Henry VIII rule? | England
| What happened at the Battle of Waterloo? | Napoleon was defeated for the final time
| How many social classes existed in France before the revolution? | 3
| In what country did the first industrial revolution take place (HINT: It is NOT the United States? | Great Britain
| Explain the differences between communism and capitalism | the means of production are controlled by the government in communism while in capitalism, the means of production are owned by the citizens
| Define imperialism? | a stronger country taking over a weaker nation by force
| Which continent was imperialized the most? | Africa
| Can you list the 4 MAIN causes of WWI (hint: use the acronym? | Militarism, Alliance system, Imperialism, Nationalism
| In which part of Europe was WWI fought (Country and region? | France
| Why do revolutionary leaders target the peasant/working class for support during revolutionary times? | Majority of the population, usually most want change
| Can you think of any revolution, except for the American Revolution? | American, Russian, French
| Why do you think more civilians died than combatants in WWII? | holocaust, civilians targeted more
| Explain your position on the United States dropping the Atomic Bomb. | student response
| What country are we currently fighting against that we previously aided in the late 1970's and 80's in their war against the former Soviet Union? | Afghanistan
| What event is used to mark the end of the Cold War? | Taking down of the Berlin Wall |
