Quiz: Alexander the Great

The last Inca emperor was assassinated in 1533, but resistance to the Spanish continued for several decades. In which year was the last Inca stronghold conquered, ending the stubborn resistance of the once-great empire?

What writing system did the Ancient Egyptians use?

What opened in Anaheim, California on July 17, 1955?

What battle marked the end of the Persian Wars, where the Greeks emerged victorious?

How many times did Alexander the Great marry?

Which battle is considered Robert E. Lee's greatest victory during the Civil War?

Which emperor is known for building a massive wall across Northern Britain?

Which state was acquired from France for $15,000,000 in 1803?

The photograph features one of the most significant works of Islamic calligraphy, created in the 9th and 10th centuries, and is kept in the Metropolitan Museum. Do you know by which name this work is known?

What is the meaning of "Per aspera ad astra" in English?

Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

What was the rank of Robert E. Lee when he left the U.S. Army to join the Confederacy?

Which ship dropped anchor near the tip of Cape Cod on November 21 1620 after a ten-week voyage from the Old World?

Do you know which Greek philosopher and orator was Plato's teacher?

In which year was Napoleon exiled to Saint Helena?

What was the name of Abraham Lincoln's wife?

Which King of England had six wives?

Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

The photograph features a miniature ivory mask, characteristic of the Kingdom of Benin (also known as the Kingdom of Edo). The mask is kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US. Do you know on the territory of which modern state was the Kingdom of Benin situated?

Which Native American leader led the fight against the United States during the Seminole Wars?