History Bee Flashcards
Who was Cecil Rhodes?
A businessman who named a colony that makes up modern Zambia and Zimbabwe
Rhodes played a significant role in the colonization of southern Africa.
What was Apartheid?
A system of racial segregation in South Africa ended by F.W. de Klerk before Nelson Mandela’s election
Apartheid enforced racial discrimination and segregation in various aspects of life.
What was Ghana previously known as?
The Gold Coast until its 1957 independence
Ghana was the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule.
Who was Mao Zedong?
The first leader of Communist China who ordered the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution
Mao’s policies had profound effects on China’s society and economy.
What was the Qing Dynasty?
led by Manchu people, China’s final imperial dynasty, lasting from 1644 to 1912
The Qing Dynasty was established by the Manchu people.
Name two Prime Ministers of India.
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Indira Gandhi
Both leaders played significant roles in shaping modern India.
What was the Indus River home to?
A namesake valley on the India-Pakistan border
This civilization is one of the world’s oldest urban cultures.
Who was Justinian the Great?
The Roman emperor who attempted to restore the Western Roman Empire
His reign is noted for the codification of Roman law.
What were Pharaohs?
The monarchs of ancient Egypt, many buried in the Valley of the Kings
Pharaohs were considered divine and held absolute power.
Who was Cleopatra?
The last queen of Ptolemaic Egypt, known for her affair with Julius Caesar
Cleopatra’s reign marked the end of the Hellenistic period.
What was the Battle of Marathon?
A major 490 BC victory for the Greeks over the invading Persian army
This battle is a significant event in the Greco-Persian Wars.
What was the Holy Roman Empire?
A European empire of the Middle Ages led by Otto the Great and Charlemagne
It played a crucial role in European politics and culture.
Who is Keir Starmer?
The current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, elected in 2024
He replaced Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister.
What event unified Spain in 1469?
The marriage of Queen Isabella I of Castille and King Ferdinand II of Aragon
This marriage marked the beginning of the modern Spanish state.
Who was Joseph Stalin?
The Soviet leader who represented the USSR at the Yalta Conference
Stalin’s policies significantly shaped the Soviet Union and its role in World War II.
Who was George III?
The British king at the time of the American Revolution
His policies and governance were significant factors leading to the revolution.
What was the Black Death?
A 1346-1353 bubonic plague pandemic that killed almost half of Europe’s population
This pandemic had lasting effects on European society and economy.
Who was Otto von Bismarck?
The first Chancellor of Germany who oversaw the nation’s reunification
Bismarck is known for his realpolitik and diplomatic strategies.
Who was Catherine of Aragon?
The first wife of Henry VIII and the mother of Mary Tudor (Mary I)
Her marriage was significant in the context of the English Reformation.
What inspired Walter Reed to develop a cure?
The high rate of yellow fever infection among builders of the Panama Canal
Reed’s work was pivotal in understanding and controlling yellow fever.
Who was Frida Kahlo?
A Mexican surrealist painter known for self-portraits, married to Diego Rivera
Kahlo’s work often reflects her personal experiences and cultural identity.
When did Brazil move its capital?
In 1960 from Rio de Janeiro to the planned city of Brasilia
This move was part of a strategy to promote development in the interior of the country.
What was the La Gloriosa revolution?
The 1944 revolution in Ecuador where Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra took power
This revolution was part of a broader context of political change in Latin America.
Who was Ronald Reagan?
The U.S. President from 1981-1989 involved in the Iran-Contra scandal
Reagan’s presidency is noted for significant economic and foreign policy developments.
