Rome
Jews & Christians
Byzantines, Barbarians, and Knights
Vikings
Islam & Crusades
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Channeled fresh spring water to Roman towns

What is an Aqueduct

1

Fortress where Jewish zealots made their last stand against the Romans

What is Masada

1

The "Scourge of God," this man was the Barbarian most feared by the Romans.

Who was Attila the Hun

1

Viking warriors known to wear bear skins and fight in a wild, trance-like craze.

Who were the Berserkir (Berserker)
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Nicknamed "Lionheart"

Who was King Richard

2

Roman Dictator murdered by the Senate

Who was Julius Caesar

2

First Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity and end persecution of Christians.

Who was Constantine

2

This Capital of the Byzantine Empire was later named Istanbul.

What was Constantinople

2

Device-linking technology named for a Viking king.

What is Bluetooth
2

He founded Islam in 622 AD.

Who was Muhammad

3

First Emperor of Rome

Who was Octavian (Caesar Augustus)

3

This Roman soldier killed a dragon but was later martyred for refusing to persecute Christians.

Who was St. George

3

Name of King Arthur's sword

What is Excalibur

3

Complete this Viking saying: "Even in the sheath, the sword _____________."

What is "must be sharp."

3

Muslim ruler who showed mercy to King Richard

Who was Saladin

4

period of time between Alexander the Great and the start of the Roman Empire

What is the Hellenistic Period

4

"Son of the Star," this Jewish rebel turned out to be a false Messiah.

Who was Bar Kochba

4

A major church split in 1054, between Catholic and Orthodox

What was The Great Schism

4

Epic Anglo-Saxon poem. Hero fights monsters.

What is Beowulf

4

Muslims must try to make a pilgrimage to this holy city at least once in their lives.

What is Mecca.