MESOPOTAMIA
The process of allowing the free movement of water from one place to a new place; look at those crops grow!
What is irrigation?
100 loyal Greek soldiers stood tall against the approaching Persians at this historical site.
What is Thermopylae?
When grouped together, a collection of like-minded monarchs are given this name.
What is a dynasty?
My Greek name; in Rome, I am the goddess of beauty; "here, hold my belt".
Who is Venus?
The Great One; the individual who united the city-states to form the original Persian Empire.
Who is King Cyrus?
Not including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, this is the number of Wonders of the Ancient World.
What is six?
A Greek ship used during war times that has an extra layer of rows to increase the speed and maneuvering of the ship.
What is a bireme?
The find of a lifetime; the Egyptian archaeologist who discovered the untouched tomb of the boy king Tutankhamen.
Who is Howard Carter?
What is the city or battle of Zama?
The youngest of his father's sons, this prince would be denied any opportunity to rule the Persian Empire.
Who is Prince Smerdis?
The river that is located to the north of Mesopotamia; I am one of the land between "two rivers".
What is the Tigris River?
The wife of the Spartan king responsible for the start of the Trojan War; lets "face" the truth, she was known by this famous phrase.
What is "The Face that Launched a Thousand Ships"?
The "Age of the Warrior King"; I am the kingdom that saw Egyptian pharaohs expand their borders, engage in epic battles, and the empire reach its grandest form.
What is the New Kingdom?
Marcus Licinius Crassus's final meal; a substance that was supposedly poured down his throat by those who captured him
What is liquid gold?
The grandest accomplishment of Cambyses II; his moment in the sun where he surpassed his father's greatness.
What is the conquering of Egypt?
The first of many empires to rise to power within Mesopotamia, I set the stage for all future empires within the region.
What is the Akkadian Empire?
A Greek philosopher who reminded the western world of the principles needed to live a fulfilled life.
Who is Plato?
The region that included the ancient city of Kush; for the first time in history, dark-skinned Africans ruled over the glorious Egyptian empire.
What is Nubia?
With 87 legions standing behind him, Gen. Melton invaded the city of Kyrie with this number of soldiers.
What is 435,000 soldiers?
Impersonation is the greatest form of flattery; unless you are this guy who was arrested and killed by Darius.
Who is Gaumata?
The inspiration for all judicial systems, Emperor Hammurabi created this many laws within his "Code".
What is 282 laws?
During the height of the Trojan War, Athena touched me and soon I could see all the gods and goddesses attempting to either save or destroy Troy.
Who is Diomedes?
My father Shasta invaded and conquered Upper Egypt; I concluded the conquest of Egypt by conquering the remaining lands all the way to the Nile Delta.
Who is Piankhi?
The number of years that the city of Rome, founded by Romulus, existed prior to the fall of the Republic.
What is 726 years?
MATH TIME: the correct answer is determined by subtracting the number of soldiers the Persians fought when defeating King Leonidas of Sparta from the number of ships that were launched to rescue the queen of Sparta from her Trojan captors.
What is 700?