Question of The Day-Which country’s history is most known by people from other countries?
Was watching a quiz show on television the other day that had some US history questions. That got me to thinking.

“How much of US history is known outside of the US?”
Americans have a big view of ourselves and our place in the world but not sure if that translates to worldwide historical knowledge. The biggest international things related to our history would have to center around Native Americans/Old West and Slavery. Is that what we are known for? Oppression of peoples? That and the movie industry? Sad really. What other part of our history can be considered “World History”?

What Do We Know about Other Countries History?
Thinking about some of the likely country candidates for “Tops In World History Knowledge”, they have a distinct advantage based purely on their age/written record. Egypt, Greece, Italy(Rome), even England (Or is it Great Britain–who can keep up with that technicality?) Most of us grew up with segments of these countries history inserted into our textbooks and lesson plans. But not sure who we and other countries learned most about. My guess would be Greece based solely on it roots to the development of Europe and all those countries.

Any Other Candidates?
Who are we missing? Germany? Outside of WWII, not much. China? Too closed for too long, not enough historical momentum…maybe that will change. Japan? Don’t think so. We would love to hear your thoughts.