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This Roman general became the first emperor of Rome in 27 BCE, marking the end of the Roman Republic.
Who is Augustus?
This large amphitheater in Rome hosted gladiatorial games and could seat over 50,000 spectators.
What is the Colosseum?
In Rome, this was the basic garment worn by both men and women, although it varied in style between the genders.
What is a tunic?
This Roman god, equivalent to the Greek god Zeus, was considered the king of the gods.
Who is Jupiter?
This Roman military formation was the primary unit of soldiers and key to Rome's military success.
What is a legion?
This famous Egyptian queen had a relationship with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Who is Cleopatra?
These ancient Egyptian tombs were built for pharaohs and are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
What are the Pyramids of Giza?
Egyptians depended on this river for agriculture, transport, and trade.
What is the Nile?
This Egyptian god of the afterlife was depicted with a green face and held the crook and flail.
Who is Osiris?
This famous Carthaginian general crossed the Alps to attack Rome during the Second Punic War.
Who is Hannibal
Known for crossing the Rubicon, this Roman leader was assassinated on the Ides of March in 44 BCE.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This Roman engineering feat was used to transport water over long distances to cities and towns.
What is an aqueduct?
Roman slaves were sometimes given this opportunity, which allowed them to gain freedom and become Roman citizens.
What is manumission?
This Roman emperor famously converted to Christianity and made it the empire’s official religion.
Who is Constantine?
Ancient Egypt fought many battles with this southern kingdom, known for its rich resources of gold.
What is Nubia?
This pharaoh united Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 BCE, becoming Egypt's first ruler.
Who is Narmer (or Menes)?
This temple in Luxor was dedicated to the god Amun and is one of the largest religious buildings in the world.
What is the Karnak Temple?
Egyptians developed this form of writing using pictorial symbols, commonly seen on temple walls and tombs.
What are hieroglyphics?
This Egyptian goddess, wife of Osiris, was known for her magical abilities and was a protector of the dead.
Who is Isis?
This series of wars saw Rome defeat Carthage and become the dominant power in the Mediterranean.
What are the Punic Wars?
This Roman emperor was known for his philosophical writings and led Rome during the last of the Pax Romana.
Who is Marcus Aurelius?
This Roman structure was built as a temple to all the gods and is famous for its massive dome and oculus.
What is the Pantheon?
Wealthy Roman citizens lived in these large, luxurious homes, often with an atrium and garden.
What is a villa?
This Roman festival in December honored Saturn, the god of agriculture, and included feasting and gift-giving.
What is Saturnalia?
This pharaoh led Egypt’s armies during the Battle of Kadesh, one of the largest chariot battles in history.
Who is Ramses II?