From conquerors to peacemakers, rulers to revolutionaries—history is full of people who left a lasting mark on the world. But whose impact echoes the loudest?
- Was it Genghis Khan, who built one of the largest empires in history?
- Cleopatra, whose political and cultural influence shaped an era?
- Harry Truman, who made decisions that defined the modern world order?
- Gandhi, whose nonviolent resistance inspired movements across continents?
- Or someone else entirely?
Cast your vote, then tell us why you chose them. How do you define “impact” when it comes to world history—and how do your students wrestle with that question?
