12historyThe ancient city/state of Carthage was founded by the Phoenicians in the ninth century B.C. and became a Mediterranean power 2,500 years ago. Hannibal, who crossed the Alps and routed Roman armies around 200 BC, was a Carthaginian general. In which modernShow AnswerShare
11historyThis weapon was originally used by the Soviets against the Germans during World War II, and was named after one of the Soviet foreign Ministers at that time. This kind of weapon is still used today, often by people who can't afford expensive weapons. WhatShow AnswerShare
17historyIn both 1978 the Nobel Peace Prize was shared by two former political adversaries. Who were they?Show AnswerShare
11historyAfter the American Civil War, 15,000 freed slaves emigrated to what African country?Show AnswerShare
10historyThis person, Sultan of Egypt and Syria, was the Muslim warrior who captured Jerusalem from the crusaders in 1187, thereby ending Christian control over the holy land. What was his name?Show AnswerShare
3historyWhich early 20th century Turkish leader abolished the use of the Arabic alphabet, Islamic traditions, Islamic legal system, Muslim schools and the wearing of the veil by women in Turkey?Show AnswerShare
4historyBetween 1899 and 1902, in a far-away land at least 6,000 miles from Europe, the British and the Dutch fought a war. What was the name of this war?Show AnswerShare
7historyOne of the most serious and frightening events in the cold war between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. occurred October 28, 1962. What was it?Show AnswerShare
17historyBorn in Paris in 1694 with the name Francois Marie Arouet, he was a philosopher, poet, essayist, and author of Candide. Who was he?Show AnswerShare
4historyBefore Sacramento became California's capital city in 1854, five other places hosted the seat of California's government. Can you name them?Show AnswerShare
7historyWhat was the name of the president that came up with the idea of the Pannama Canal?Show AnswerShare
7historyOne of the most important figures from the 20th century was French general and politician Charles de Gaulle. How did he spell his last two names?Show AnswerShare
