They were the world’s great conquerors and generals. They led mighty armies and through their tactical brilliance and ruthless lust for power, they lay claim to vast empires. Yet these conquerors were often ambivalent figures. Many also played a civilising role, spreading culture, building infrastructure, and fostering trade. How well do you know the history of these complex figures? This quiz will test your knowledge of the generals and conquerors who have helped shape the world.
Dennis Lewis
Dennis has a PhD in Creative Writing and is a full-time copywriter, content strategist, voice over artist, and creative writer. He is the founder and owner of Wise on Words. He is also a trained voice over professional and the founder and owner of Dennis LM Lewis – British Male Voice Over. Over a varied career in broadcast journalism, content writing, and university teaching, Dennis has honed his talent for communicating ideas and telling stories to diverse audiences. For more than 20 years, he worked as a writing and English professor at universities in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Dennis has been teaching at the University of Waterloo since 2018. He currently teaches Extreme Poetics in the University of Waterloo’s Arts First Program.