Geography
The city of Rome is located in this country.
What is Italy?
In ancient Roman mythology, this hero, always depicted with a club and a lion's skin, was honored for his legendary strength and courage.
Who is Hercules?
J. Paul Getty made his fortune in this industry before becoming known for his art collection and philanthropy.
What is the Oil Industry?
Ancient Greeks valued this substance not only for cooking and bathing but also as a fuel source for lamps and even as a prize in competitions.
What is Olive Oil?
What does BCE, commonly used instead of BC, stand for in historical dating?
What is Before Common Era?
Along with Pompeii, this ancient Roman city was devastated and buried by the same ancient volcanic eruption.
What is Herculaneum?
According to ancient Roman mythology, this goddess emerged from sea foam and is often symbolized by sea creatures and seashells.
Who is Venus?
What are the three ancient cultures most prominently featured in the museum?
What are Greek, Roman, and Etruscan (Egyptian is also acceptable)?
These athletic competitions founded in Olympia, Greece, honored Zeus and included events like running and wrestling.
What is the Olympics?
This beverage, cherished in ancient Rome for its social and ceremonial significance, was often diluted with water and enjoyed during feasts and rituals.
What is Wine?
This volcano is best known for its explosive eruption in 79 CE that buried several ancient cities.
What is Mount Vesuvius?
This Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare was often depicted with a helmet and shield.
Who is Athena?
What year was the Villa Museum constructed to showcase Getty’s prized antiquities collection? Hint: we're celebrating our 50th anniversary this year!
What is 1974?
What artistic technique involves creating images or patterns using small colored pieces of stone, glass, or other materials set in mortar?
What is Moasics?
This architectural feature in ancient Roman homes was a central courtyard surrounded by columns, often used for social gatherings and relaxation. (Hint: here we distinguish them by "inner" and "outer")
What is a Peristyle?
This body of water impacted the commerce and growth of culture in the ancient world.
What is the Mediterranean Sea? (Also acceptable: Aegean Sea)
This Roman god is associated with wine, fertility, and revelry. He is often depicted as a child with vines of grapes with him.
Who is Bacchus?
What is the name of the ancient Roman villa the museum is modeled after?
What is the Villa dei Papiri?
This plant was used to create circular symbols of honor and victory worn on the heads of emperors and victorious athletes.
What is a Laurel Leaf or Olive Leaf?
In ancient Rome, this vessel was commonly used for storing and transporting goods such as olive oil and wine. What is this vessel?
What is an Amphora?
This important body of water gave life and prosperity to ancient Egypt.
What is the Nile River?
This epic poem attributed to Homer recounts the events of the Trojan War and the heroics of Achilles.
What is The Iliad?
What are Eric, Marisol, and Nina's last names?
What is Amores, Garcia, and Nakao?
These are the names of the three classical Greek column designs in architecture. (Hint: We've given you a resource with this information)
What are Doric, Ionic and Corinthian?
In the decline of the Roman Empire, this religion gained prominence and led to the end of belief in multiple gods.
What is Christianity?