Myths and Legends
Who was the hero that completed the 12 Labors?
Hercules
What was the name of the twin brothers said to have founded Rome?
Romulus and Remus
Area 51 is commonly associated with UFOs, what does UFO stand for?
Unidentified Flying Objects
Who was the chief god in Norse mythology?
Odin
What is the term for a firsthand account of a historical event?
Primary source
Who was cursed to turn anyone who looked at her into stone?
Medusa
What was the name of the large public arena used for gladiatorial games?
The Colosseum
What was the name of the first Apollo mission to land on the Moon?
Apollo 11
What is the name of the world tree in Norse mythology?
Yggdrasil
What term describes when a source reflects a personal opinion or point of view?
Bias
What was Pandora’s box?
A jar that released all the evils into the world when opened.
In what year did the Western Roman Empire officially fall?
476 CE
What was the name of the commission that concluded Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone?
The Warren Commission
What weapon was most commonly used by Vikings?
Axes
Why is it important to analyse both short-term and long-term effects of a historical event?
To understand the immediate consequences and how it shaped the future
What is the name of Arthur’s magical sword?
Excalibur
Which emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Constantine
What was the location where shots were allegedly fired at JFK?
The Texas School Book Depository.
What is a berserker?
A Viking warrior who fought in a trance-like fury.
What role does new evidence play in shaping historical interpretations?
It can challenge or support existing views, leading to revised conclusions.
Who was the real-life historical figure that inspired Count Dracula?
Vlad the Impaler (Vlad III).
Who led the assassination Julius Caesar? - name at least one historical figure
The Senate, led by Brutus and Cassius.
Which postwar trials provided undeniable evidence of the Holocaust?
The Nuremberg Trials
What was the role of a jarl in Viking society?
A noble or chieftain.
What does the source analysis skill: ADAMANT stand for?
Author, Date, Audience, Message, Agenda, Nature, Techniques