Rome
Legendary twin brothers who founded Rome.
Romulus & Remus)
City-state known for military training and discipline.
(Sparta)
Persian king who allowed Jews to return and rebuild the Temple.
(Cyrus the Great)
This sport uses a bat and bases.
(Baseball)
The statue in Daniel 2 had legs of __________ representing Rome.
(Iron)
In 509 B.C., Rome overthrew its monarchy and established this form of government
Republic
City-state known for democracy and philosophy.
(Athens)
The “Royal Road” was built under which empire?
(Persian Empire)
In basketball, how many points is a shot behind the arc worth?
(3 points)
Who was known as the “Father of History”?
(Herodotus)
Wealthy nobles in Roman society were called __________.
(Patricians)
Greek king who conquered Persia and spread Hellenistic culture.
(Alexander the Great)
Persian king who married Esther.
(Xerxes / Ahasuerus)
What country hosts the World Cup of soccer every 4 years?
(Varies, but FIFA World Cup is global — accept: “international / FIFA”)
In what year did America declare independence?
(1776)
Rome’s military unit that gave it an advantage in battle.
(Legion)
What language became common across Alexander’s empire?
(Greek / Koine Greek)
Which empire conquered Babylon before Greece?
(Persia / Medo-Persian Empire)
The Olympic Games began in which ancient country?
(Greece)
What’s the highest mountain in the world?
(Mount Everest)
Name one way Rome prepared the world for Christ.
(Roads, common language, Pax Romana, law & order, etc.)
What famous temple in Athens was dedicated to Athena?
(Parthenon)
The Persian Wars included which two famous battles?
(Marathon & Thermopylae — also Salamis)
Name one Olympic sport from the original ancient Olympics.
(Wrestling, running, discus, javelin, boxing, chariot racing, etc.)
In what sport do you score a “touchdown”?
(Football)