Вопрос школьника
Match the events to the year
1492 1666 1789 1914 1969
World War I begins
The Great Fire of London
The start of the French Revolutior
The first man lands on the moon
Columbus discovers America
Ответ от учителя
1492 — Columbus discovers America
1666 — The Great Fire of London
1789 — The start of the French Revolution
1914 — World War I begins
1969 — The first man lands on the moon
In 1492, Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, discovered America while searching for a new trade route to Asia. This event marked the beginning of European colonization of the Americas.
In 1666, a devastating fire broke out in London, destroying much of the city. The Great Fire of London lasted for four days and caused widespread damage and loss of life.
In 1789, the French Revolution began with the storming of the Bastille, a symbol of royal tyranny. The revolution led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic in France.
In 1914, World War I began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. The war lasted for four years and resulted in the deaths of millions of people.
In 1969, the first man landed on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. American astronaut Neil Armstrong famously declared, «That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.» This event marked a significant achievement in space exploration and technology.
