Ancient Rome
What was the name of the arena in Rome where gladiators fought?
The Colosseum
What was the name of a holy person who spread the word of God?
A missionary
What was the name of the knight's code where he must be courteous to women and children?
The code of chivalry
What does Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
What is a primary source?
A first-hand account of a person's experiences or life
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Augustus
What was the main building at the centre of the monastery?
The church
What was the name of the land system in Medieval Europe?
The feudal system
Name two Renaissance artists.
Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Rafael, Donatello
In which building(s) did the rich Ancient Romans live?
Domus or villas
What was the name of the Roman underground tombs where they buried their dead?
Catacombs
Which decorated written text can be seen in Trinity College from this period?
The Book of Kells
What is the second stage of becoming a knight?
Squire
Who invented the printing press?
Johanes Gutenberg
What is the definition of bias?
A one-sided account that doesn't consider the other side
Name one engineering achievement that allowed Romans to transport water.
Aqueducts
Which famous metalwork artefact is the Sam Maguire designed after?
The Ardagh Chalice
What was the name of the building that the king resided in?
The keep
What is the art technique used to successfully blend shadows in paintings?
Sfumato
Name two functions of a round tower.
Community and defense
What does 'veni, vidi, vici' mean?
'I came, I saw, I conquered'
What is the name of the hairstyle that monks wore that looks like a bald patch?
A tonsure
Name three defensive features of a stone castle
Battlements, portcullis, drawbridge, arrowslits, moat, curtain wall, lookout towers
Which scientist was placed on house arrest for the remainder of his life?
Galileo Galilei
Name two resources extracted from the Americas during the age of exploration.
Coffee, sugar, tobacco, gold