General World History Milestones 2

Question 1

Which ancient wonder was located in Alexandria, Egypt?

Accepted Answer

The Lighthouse of Alexandria

Answer

The Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos) stood on the island of Pharos in Alexandria's harbor and guided ships for centuries.

Question 2

The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, limited the powers of which English king?

Accepted Answer

King John

Answer

King John was forced by barons to sign the Magna Carta, establishing that even the king was subject to the rule of law.

Question 3

Which civilization built the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Inca

Answer

The Inca Empire constructed Machu Picchu in the 15th century as a royal estate or religious site high in the Peruvian Andes.

Question 4

The Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) primarily took place in which region?

Accepted Answer

The Holy Roman Empire

Answer

The Thirty Years' War was fought largely within the Holy Roman Empire, devastating much of Central Europe before the Peace of Westphalia ended it.

Question 5

Who led the Haitian Revolution, making Haiti the first Black republic in the world?

Accepted Answer

Toussaint Louverture

Answer

Toussaint Louverture led the Haitian Revolution starting in 1791, though Jean-Jacques Dessalines proclaimed independence in 1804 after Toussaint's death.

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General World History Milestones 2