Rome
What was the main purpose of Roman aquaducts?
To transport water to the cities
what the the structure of society called?
the feudal system
what was known as 'the great war'
ww1
when was the easter rising
1916
What date is little christmas
6th Jan
What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Rome?
Tiber
what were the three training stages of the medieval knight?
page, squire, knight
During World War II, which major battle is considered the turning point on the Eastern Front?
Battle of Stalingrad
when was ireland made a republic
1948
1949
According to the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, what gift is given on the fifth day?
Five Golden Rings
who was the first emperor of rome?
augustus
Who led the Norman invasion of England in 1066 and became king after the Battle of Hastings?
William the Conqueror
Which treaty officially ended World War I in 1919?
treaty of versailles
What is the name of the Irish parliament?
the dail
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, what is the name of Scrooge’s deceased business partner?
Jacob Marley
why did the roman empire fall?
any of the following - defeated by barbarian tribes, economic decline, debasement of currency, political instability, rise of eastern empire (byzantine)
What was the purpose of a moat surrounding a medieval castle?
defense to prevent enemy infiltration
What war began directly after WWII?
The Cold War
What is the name of the prehistoric site in Ireland that is older than the pyramids of Egypt?
newgrange
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
White Christmas
Which Roman god was considered the king of the gods?
What was the Domesday Book, and who ordered its creation?
The Domesday Book was a detailed survey of land and resources in England, ordered by William the Conqueror in 1086.
What event is widely regarded as the starting point of World War I?
assassination of archduke franz ferdinand
What is the name of the peace agreement signed in 1998 to help end conflict in Northern Ireland?
The Good Friday Agreement
In the film Home Alone, where is the McCallister family traveling when they accidentally leave Kevin behind?
paris
What major political change occurred in 509 BCE, marking the end of monarchy and the beginning of the Roman Republic?
Overthrow of king tarquin and establishment of a republic
Who was Charlemagne, and what empire did he rule?
Charlemagne was the King of the Franks and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, uniting much of Western Europe in the 9th century.
explain the term 'total war'
a country mobilises all resources - civilians, propaganda, bombing
Which Irish writer won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923?
WB Yeats
What is the origin of the term "Xmas," and why is it used instead of "Christmas"?
"X" comes from the Greek letter Chi, the first letter of "Christ" in Greek