Zig-Zag Word Chain - World History

Home to Portugal, Spain, Andorra, and Gibraltar.

Asian landform that is home to two countries that are separated by a "demilitarized zone."

Conflict between those countries from 1950-1953 that was the first proxy war of the Cold War.

What the "Vietnam War" is known as in Vietnam.

Fraternal organization of U.S. war veterans.

Unit created by King Louis Phillippe in 1831 to allow foreign nationals to serve in the French Army.

A common title for a nation's top diplomat - focusing their efforts on international relations.

A common title for the head of the cabinet in the executive branch of a parliamentary government.

Line of longitude on Earth with a measurement of 0 degrees.

Another name for this line of longitude, based upon the location of the observatory through which it passes.

Neighborhood of New York City known for its bohemian flair, and as the Home of New York University (NYU).

The concept of the entire world becoming more interconnected due to technology. Also, the name of a tourist attraction in Dubai, where pavilions showcase the culture of various countries around the world.

Overarching term encompassing the economic activities of the entire world.

Overarching term encompassing the production and use of the first element on the periodic table.

A second-generation nuclear weapon, the largest of which, the Russian "Tsar Bomba," was the most powerful weapon every detonated.

The first was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan by the United States on 06 August 1945.

The above event ushered in this time period in history with nuclear weapons and nuclear power.

Historical era in the British Empire (20 Jun 1837 - 22 Jan 1901) tied to the reign of a specific Queen.

Another name for the same time period referring to the country from which that Queen reigned.

Collective name for the six northeastern U.S. States.

The world's second largest island - located just north of Australia.

Small West African country consisting of a mainland region, and the island of Bioko.

Ambiguous term often used to refer to the tropical region south of the Sahara Desert.

Umbrella term for colonized countries of a 19th century world empire, including Egypt, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Uganda, Zanzibar, Swaziland, and the Transvaal Colony, among others.

The primary land warfare force of a country that had been a 19th century world empire.

The primary land warfare force of a country that aims to be a 21st century world empire.

Colorful name for that country that hints at its political ideology.

Name for that country that specifically states its political ideology.

The ruling group in that country.

One of two dominant political parties in the United Kingdom, colloquially known as the "Tories."

One of the main branches of this Abrahamic religion. Despite its name, it is not the most traditional of the branches.

This is the most traditional of the branches of this Abrahamic religion.

Collective name used to refer to various branches of Eastern Christianity.

The largest group within the worldwide Catholic Church, sharing its name with the language that its services were conducted in until the Second Vatican Council in the early 1960s.

Region of two conjoined continents where Romance languages are predominantly spoken - mainly due to European colonization between the late 15th and early 19th century.

The region of those two continents occupied by Francophiles.

Period of political and social upheaval in 1789 highlighted by the storming of the Bastille.

Period of political and social upheaval starting in 1917 that ultimately resulted in the establishment of the Soviet Union.

Once the third largest in history, this realm was dissolved as a result of the event listed above.

Ruled the Mediterranean Sea and much of the surrounding areas from 27 BC until its fissure in 395 AD.

The farthest northern extent of the previous realm, and the location of Hadrian's Wall

Island in the North Atlantic that is home to England, Scotland, and Wales

The best-known sections of this landmark fortification were built by the Ming dynasty.

Ancient retaining wall located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

Located in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg, this was one of the main theaters of war in World War I.

This World War II theater of war is also referred to as the German-Soviet War.

Cold War coalition of communist states of Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Another name for the above group - highlighting its largest, and most powerful member.

World superpower from 1922-1991

Organization established by the Maastricht Treaty in 1993 and originally comprised of Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom

1999 meeting to establishing the fundamental rights of members of the organization listed above.

1929 treaty to regulate liability within the international airline community.

Cold War collective defense treaty between the Soviet Union and its allies.

Non-aggression agreement signed in 1939 between Portugal and Spain.