The Glory That Was Rome
What was the Pax Romana?
A time of peace and stability in the Roman Empire.
Who were the Celts?
A group of fierce warriors who lived in Britain before the Romans came.
Who sent Augustine to Britain?
Pope Gregory.
Who was Beowulf?
A great warrior who defeated the monster Grendel.
Who is Lionel Messi, and what team does he currently play for?
An Argentine soccer player who plays for Inter Miami (as of 2024).
What building in Rome was famous for gladiator fights?
The Colosseum.
Why did the Celts tell stories instead of writing them down?
They had no written language, so they passed down history through storytelling.
What is a monastery?
A place where monks live, pray, and study.
What special powers did the three warriors in the Celtic story of Craith have?
One had amazing eyesight, one could hear grass growing, and one could run incredibly fast.
What country is Son Heung-min from?
South Korea.
Why did the Roman Empire become too large to control?
It was too big for one army to defend, and enemies attacked from all sides.
What happened when the Anglo-Saxons arrived in Britain?
They took over much of the land, and many Celts moved to Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.
What were monks’ daily routines?
Praying, working, studying, and copying books by hand.
Why did Beowulf fight without a sword against Grendel?
He thought it was more fair because Grendel had no weapon.
Which soccer player has won the most Ballon d’Or awards?
Lionel Messi.
Name one group of barbarians who invaded Rome.
The Visigoths, Vandals, or Huns.
Who was King Vortigern, and what mistake did he make?
He invited the Anglo-Saxons to help him fight, but they stayed and took his land.
How did Christianity change life in Britain?
It introduced reading, writing, and new religious practices.
How did Beowulf defeat Grendel?
He used his strength to rip off Grendel’s arm.
What is the FIFA World Cup?
A tournament held every four years to determine the best national soccer team in the world.
What happened to Rome in 410 AD?
The Visigoths attacked and burned the city.
Where did many Celts move after the Anglo-Saxons arrived?
Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.
Why did monks spend so much time copying books by hand?
There were no printing presses, so they had to make books by hand to keep knowledge alive.
What did monks write in the margins of their books when they got tired?
Complaints like “I am cold” or jokes, sometimes even drawings of mice.
Who is the all-time top goal scorer for the Korean national team?
Cha Bum-kun.