History by Alphabet #2

Which Ancient Greek legendary hero famously had a weak spot on his heel?

A

In 1971, East Pakistan gained independence from Pakistan and took what name?

B

Fidel Castro and Che Guevara led the communist revolution of this Caribbean nation in 1959

C

What Spanish painter is known for Surrealism, his crazed facial expressions, and his moustache?

D

What term references the era of Japan under the Tokugawa Shogunate, filled with economic and cultural development, from 1603-1868?

E

The founder of this car company attempted to set up a 'worker paradise' in the Amazon in 1928, but abandoned it in 1934

F

What metal were many currencies formerly tied to by how much of it was in the treasury?

G

Which Asian revolutionary led North Vietnam to victory during the Vietnam War?

H

Which famous Ancient Egyptian architect, vizier and physician noted that illness was not punishment from the gods, but rather of natural cause?

I

This martyr and saint played a key role in turning the 100 Years' War to France's favour, before being burned at the stake in 1431

J

What was the name of Japanese suicidal dive bombings during the Second World War?

K

Which French king, nicknamed the 'Sun King', is the longest reigning in history and who built the Palace of Versailles?

L

Which emperor of Mali is largely credited as the richest person in history?

M

What ballet was composed by Tchaikovsky in 1892?

N

Which Welsh revolutionary famously fought back the English to become Prince of Wales in 1400?

O

As one of the earliest forms of paper, Ancient Egyptians created this using a plant of the same name

P

Who became the first emperor of a united China in 221 BCE?

Q

With Earth as the exception, every planet in our solar system is named after gods from which mythology?

R

Established around 130 BCE, this trade network between the Roman Empire and Han China allowed for the trade of luxuries and goods between the East and West

S

A famous massacre of students and protestors took place here in China, 1989

T

Which Muslim Caliphate stretched from Pakistan to Spain and constructed the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem?

U

What Nordic group of warriors were famous for pillaging and conquering the medieval European coastline?

V

After defeating Harold Godwinson at Hastings in 1066, which Norman warrior became king of England?

W

Wilhelm Roentgen discovered this electromagnetic radiation in 1895 which was adapted for diagnostic medicine

X

Which Middle Eastern nation united its north and south in May 1990?

Y

This South African empire was founded in 1816 and saw notable victory over the British in the battles of Isandlawana and Intombe

Z