Glory

What does Colonel Shaw say to his men before they head into battle?

• He tells them to keep fighting if he is killed

• He tells them they are the best regiment he ever commanded

• He asks who will carry the colors if the first man carrying them dies

• He tells them they are unlikely to win and to fight bravely

A positive outcome of the Battle of Ft. Wagner was...?

• The Union took the fort from the Confederacy

• Colonel Shaw was transferred to a safe assignment, working for President Lincoln

• Almost 200,000 more black soldiers joined the Union Army and helped win the war

• Private Trip was awarded the rank of Sergeant Major

What was the primary motivation for European explorers during the Age of Exploration, often referred to as the pursuit of 'Glory'?

• A) To establish trade routes

• B) To spread Christianity

• C) To gain fame and national prestige

• D) To discover new spices

In the context of ancient Rome, what did the term 'Glory' often refer to?

• A) Wealth accumulated through trade

• B) Military victories and expansion

• C) Architectural achievements

• D) Philosophical advancements

Which historical figure is often associated with the phrase 'Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever'?

• A) Julius Caesar

• B) Napoleon Bonaparte

• C) Alexander the Great

• D) Winston Churchill

In medieval times, what was a common way for knights to achieve 'Glory'?

• A) Winning tournaments

• B) Writing poetry

• C) Building castles

• D) Farming land

Which event is often seen as a pursuit of 'Glory' for the British Empire in the 19th century?

• A) The Industrial Revolution

• B) The colonization of Africa

• C) The signing of the Magna Carta

• D) The Glorious Revolution

What does the term 'Glory' signify in the context of the American Revolution?

• A) The economic prosperity of the colonies

• B) The military success and independence from Britain

• C) The cultural development of the new nation

• D) The establishment of a new trade system

In the context of the French Revolution, what did 'Glory' often symbolize?

• A) The rise of the bourgeoisie

• B) The overthrow of the monarchy

• C) The spread of revolutionary ideals

• D) The military successes of Napoleon

Which of the following was a 'Glory' moment for the Soviet Union during the 20th century?

• A) The launch of Sputnik

• B) The fall of the Berlin Wall

• C) The signing of the Warsaw Pact

• D) The Cuban Missile Crisis