Erie Regional History Challenge Grades 9-12 Study Guide Name: _____________________________________________ Erie Regional History Challenge Grades 9-12 Study Guide This study guide contains topics that may be covered during the final championship round. Contestants are not permitted to have this or any other materials with them during the competition. Not all of these topics will appear during the championship round. Use this simply as a guide to help you prepare. Leaders and People United States Leaders/presidents/emperors both past and present US Presidents/candidates US territories/acquisitions Ancient civilizations (names, time periods, locations, leaders) The Constitution The Bill of Rights/Amendments European monarchies Congress Ancient Greeks Senate The Supreme Court, including notable cases Science/Inventions/Discoveries The Revolutionary and Civil Wars Enlightenment thinkers Erie and Pennsylvania history (including important people) Middle Ages Age of Enlightenment Important acts passed by Congress Important developments in medicine Reconstruction The 3 branches of government Wars/Battles/Conflicts Political parties (current and past) World War I States World War II Important documents Korean War US geography Vietnam War Representatives War on Terrorism (Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts) French Revolution World Events Cuban Missile Crisis Any and all major conflicts the US participated in Iran/Contra Affair Seven Years’ War Countries/territories and their major cities/capitals Thirty Years’ War Persian Gulf War Geography and major landmarks (including natural and man-made) French and Indian War War of 1812 Rise and fall of major empires Cold War Other Notable Topics Ancient Africa Ancient China Ancient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Rome World religions Islamic Empire Renaissance Aztecs, Mayas, Incas Art History Literature Around the World