13 Terms
Contributors in World history
World history
World War I
History; World history
(1914 1918) European war in which an alliance including Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and the United States defeated the alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey, and Bulgaria.
Benito Mussolini
History; World history
(1883-1945) Italian leader. He founded the Italian Fascist Party, and sided with Hitler and Germany in World War II. In 1945 he was overthrown and assassinated by the Italian Resistance.
Al-Qaeda
History; World history
Islamic terrorist organisation led by Osama bin Laden. They are responsible for numerous terrorist attacks, including the destruction of the World Trade centre buildings in New York City.
Diocletian
History; World history
(245-313) Emperor of Rome who was responsible for dividing Rome into different provinces and districts. Eventually, the eastern portions of the Empire became known as the Byzantine Empire.
Two Treatises of Government
History; World history
Also known as The Three Baskets of Wisdom, a book written by John Locke describing his views on government which explained that all men have Natural Rights, which are Life, Liberty, and Property, and ...
Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Accident
History; World history
(1986) This accident release large amounts of radiation that not only affected the immediate area, (Ukraine,) but also was carried on strong winds across many countries in Europe. The effects of this ...
Sino-Japanese War
History; World history
(1894-1895) Japan's imperialistic war against China to gain control of natural resources and markets for their goods. It ended with the Treaty of Portsmouth which granted Japan Chinese port city ...
