Julius Caesar
When he crossed this, it was considered an act of treason and there was no turning back...
What is The Rubicon River?
These boys were raised by a she wolf
Who are Romulus and Remus?
These autocrats had absolute power
Pharaohs
This is currently considered the oldest religion on earth that is still widely practiced
Hinduism
This blockbuster featured a love story on a famous ship that sank on her maiden voyage
The Titanic
Roman senators did this 23 times, each with a "vote", to oust him from power and from life itself
What is The Assassination of Julius Caesar?
This man killed his brother and founded Rome
Who is Romulus?
These massive stone structures were the burial places for pharaohs
Pyramids
This poor Jewish carpenter started a movement that resulted in his death on a cross
Jesus of Nazareth
This ship raced at beyond its capacity for speed to get to the Titanic
The Carpathia
Julius was known for being a knowledgeable lawyer and brilliant politician, but he really made his mark as a _______.
What is a General?
This structure was revolutionary in the field of architecture and is used today to support many bridges and homes for wider and stronger openings
What is The Arch?
This female pharaoh was the last active pharaoh in Egypt
Cleopatra
This "religion" is considered to be a cult, and some very famous people are devout followers
Scientology
This famous song by Gordon Lightfoot was written about this coal carrier that went down in Lake Superior
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Julius created jobs for the poor, gave land to soldiers, and introduced the ________ which gave us the 365-day year and the month of _________ which was named after him.
What is the Julian Calendar and July
This massive building held a massive 600-meter track and could hold 150,000 spectators. It was most famous for chariot races.
What is The Circus Maximus?
This pharaoh was revered for her wisdom and has a famous temple built for her legacy
Hatshepsut
This holy book is followed by millions of people in the middle east and on other continents as well.
The Qur’an
A ship at sea is experiencing this outbreak, resulting in deaths and widespread deadly sickness
Hantavirus
In his mid-40s, he led Roman legions into _________. Over eight years of brutal fighting, he conquered vast territories, becoming a hero to his soldiers and the common people of Rome.
What is Gaul (Modern Day France)?
These people made up the majority of the Roman population though they had little political power or money
What are Plebians?
This process involved the removal of internal organs, like the stomach, lungs, and intestines, and each organ was placed in a special container called a Canopic jar.
What is Mummification?
This religion teaches that life includes suffering, but people can reach peace by following the Eightfold Path.
What is Buddhism?
Considered to be the deadliest maritime disaster in history, this German transport ship was sunk by a Soviet submarine in the Baltic Sea, resulting in an estimated 6,000–9,000 deaths, mostly civilians fleeing WWII.
MV Wilhelm Gustloff (1945)