Students’ Questions about History Page 36

Ancient Rome was a large city with many tall buildings and a lot of people. The streets were busy and there were many shops and businesses.

The Victorian era is the period of Queen Victoria’s reign, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901.

The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The EU has a single market and a customs union.

Advertising has both positively and negatively affected American culture. On the positive side, advertising has played a role in increasing consumerism and creating a culture of innovation and competition. On the negative side, advertising has been criticized for its impact on body image and its role in creating a culture of materialism.

Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC. He is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, an influential work of military strategy that has affected both Western and East Asian philosophy and military thinking.

As the war continued, it became increasingly difficult for President Roosevelt to stay neutral. More and more American citizens were calling for the country to get involved in the conflict, and Roosevelt began to feel the pressure.

Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 28 years because he was convicted of sabotage and other charges in the Rivonia Trial in 1964.

The first democratic government was invented in ancient Greece. The first Olympic Games were also held in ancient Greece.

The great pyramid of Giza was built over 4,500 years ago and is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Spartan families were much more disciplined and militaristic than Athenian families. Spartan families also had a lot more restrictions placed upon them, such as not being able to own private property.