Geography
The city of Rome is located in this country.
What is Italy?
In ancient Roman mythology, this hero, always depicted with a club and a lion's skin, was honored for his legendary strength and courage.
Who is Hercules?
J. Paul Getty made his fortune in this industry before becoming known for his art collection and philanthropy.
What is the Oil Industry?
Ancient Greeks valued this substance not only for cooking and bathing but also as a fuel source for lamps and even as a prize in competitions.
What is Olive Oil?
This term, abbreviated BCE, refers to the time period before year 1 in the modern calendar system.
What is Before Common Era?
Along with Pompeii, this ancient Roman city was devastated and buried by the same ancient volcanic eruption. (hint: The Getty Villa is modeled after a villa from this city)
What is Herculaneum?
According to ancient Roman mythology, this goddess emerged from sea foam and is often symbolized by sea creatures and seashells.
Who is Venus?
What are the three ancient cultures most prominently featured in the museum?
What are Greek, Roman, and Etruscan (Egyptian is also acceptable)?
These athletic competitions founded in Olympia, Greece, honored Zeus and included events like running and wrestling.
What are the Olympics?
This beverage, cherished in ancient Rome for its social and ceremonial significance, was often diluted with water and enjoyed during feasts and rituals.
What is Wine?
This volcanic mountain near the Roman city of Pompeii famously erupted in 79 AD.
What is Mount Vesuvius?
This Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare was often depicted with a helmet and shield.
Who is Athena?
What year was the Villa Museum constructed to showcase Getty’s prized antiquities collection?
What is 1974?
What artistic technique involves creating images or patterns using small colored pieces of stone, glass, or other materials set in mortar?
What is Moasics?
This architectural feature in ancient Roman homes was a central courtyard surrounded by columns, often used for social gatherings and relaxation. (Hint: here we distinguish them by "inner" and "outer")
What is a Peristyle?
This sea, surrounded by Greece and many islands, was central to ancient Greek trade and travel.
What is the Mediterranean Sea? (Also acceptable: Aegean Sea)
This Greek god is associated with wine, fertility, and revelry. He is often depicted as a child with vines of grapes with him.
Who is Dionysus?
What is the name of the ancient Roman villa the museum is modeled after?
What is the Villa dei Papiri?
This plant was used to create circular symbols of honor and victory worn on the heads of emperors and victorious athletes.
What is a Laurel Leaf or Olive Leaf?
In ancient Rome, this vessel was commonly used for storing and transporting goods such as olive oil and wine. What is this vessel?
What is an Amphora?
This ancient city was the setting of the legendary Trojan War.
What is the city of Troy?
This epic poem attributed to Homer recounts the events of the Trojan War and the heroics of Achilles.
What is The Iliad?
What are Eric, Marisol, and Brittany's last names?
What is Amores, Garcia, and Prieto?
In ancient Greece and Rome, this stone coffin was often decorated with carvings and used for burials.
What is a sarcophagus?
In the decline of the Roman Empire, this religion gained prominence and led to the end of belief in multiple gods.
What is Christianity?