Megacities
At least how many people in a megacity?
10 million
Which country was the Tollund Man found in?
Denmark
What were the names of the two brothers related to the origins of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What was the name of the wall that the Romans built between England and Scotland?
Hadrian's Wall
How many legs does a spider have?
8
In the late 1990s, what amout of people were in a megacity? (The old definition)
At least 8 million
What had the TM eaten just before he had died?
He had eaten soup that contained seeds related to thhe spring.
What did the Romans build using a groma? Explain what a groma is.
Roads. The groma was a pair of boards fastened together into a cross shape. Lines with weights were hung from each corner so that they could get a straight line by lining up the weights with a pole a hundred metres or so away
What animal can carry up to 5000 times its body weight?
ant
What is the world's largest city?
Tokyo
Whar was found around the TM's neck? Why was this significant?
A rope noose and a neck ring. Iron Age people buried neck rings with their dead as an offering to the Spring Goddess.
Name two Roman tactics/weapons for fighting.
Tortudo, Balista
Who created the 365 day calendar?
Julius Caesar.
What is the colour of an emerald?
Green
What is the name of the film industry centre in Mumbai?
Bollywood
What type do teeth did they find in the TM's mouth? Why is this significant?
Wisdom teeth. These usually grow around the age of 20.
What was the punishment for mutiny in the Roman army?
The 10th man from the unit was taken away and killed.
How many Aqueducts supplied the city of Rome?
10
How many eyes do caterpillars have?
12
Roughly what is the population of Mumbai (2023)
20 million
What year was the TM found?
1950
Which emperor successfully invaded Britain?
Claudius.
Name at least 4 legacies of the Romans.
Language, laws, calendar, religion, public health, roads, buildings, science.
A tower