Historical Inquiry and Interpretation Quiz

George Washington was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797.

Karl Marx, along with Friedrich Engels, authored 'The Communist Manifesto,' outlining the principles of communism and the struggle of the proletariat.

The Sumerians, who lived in Mesopotamia, are credited with the invention of writing using cuneiform script, one of the earliest known writing systems.

Joan of Arc, a peasant girl from France, played a pivotal role in the Hundred Years' War, leading the French army to several victories before being captured and executed.

Constantinople, known today as Istanbul, was the capital and center of the Byzantine Empire, serving as a major hub for trade, culture, and political power.

The Titanic sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York.

Joseph Stalin led the Soviet Union during World War II, implementing aggressive policies and strategies against Nazi Germany.

The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids of Giza as monumental tombs for their pharaohs, showcasing their advanced architectural and engineering skills.

Cleopatra VII was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, known for her romantic entanglements with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

Marie Curie, a pioneering physicist and chemist, was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields (Physics and Chemistry).

The Magna Carta granted certain rights to English nobles and limited the power of the monarchy, establishing principles of constitutional governance.

The invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 is often considered the beginning of World War II, triggering the conflict.

The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, officially ended World War I, imposing harsh penalties and territorial changes on Germany.

Hannibal Barca was the Carthaginian military commander who famously led an invasion of Italy, including crossing the Alps with elephants, during the Second Punic War.

Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer, is credited with leading the first expedition to successfully circumnavigate the Earth, although he died during the journey.