Weird Deaths
This famous religious figure was executed by crucifixion
Who is Jesus?
This mathematician was in a bath when he discovered the principle of displacement.
Who is Archimedes?
The number of kingdoms Alexander the Great's empire was divided into after his death.
What is 7?
The union formed by Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey.
What is the First Triumvirate?
This was established to improve trade between the East and the West.
What is the Silk Road?
Jesus' cousin, this prophet was beheaded
Who was John the Baptist?
This philosopher was hired by Philip II to tutor his son Alexander.
Who is Aristotle?
A Roman slave and gladiator who led a great, but unsuccessful rebellion.
Who is Spartacus?
Who is Mark Antony?
What is Greek?
This was how Cleopatra committed suicide
What is poisonous snake?
This philosopher is said to have started the first University.
Who is Plato?
A massive sea battle between Rome and Egypt that changed the course of history.
What is the Battle of Actium?
A ruler in Judah who murdered just about everyone in his family for the sake of keeping his throne.
Who is Herod the Great?
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world that was a giant statue of the Greek god Helios.
What is the Colossus of Rhodes?
This historical figure was assassinated by the Senate on the Ides of March.
Who is Julius Ceasar?
Emperor Asoka of India is known for these things:
What is improving water systems, planting Banyan trees, and converting to Buddhism?
This city was completely obliterated after the Romans ran Hannibal off at the end of the Punic Wars.
What is Carthage?
She captured the love of two great Roman leaders and nearly ruled the known world.
Who was Cleopatra?
The Mystery of History, according to the author of our textbook.
Who is Jesus?
This famous conqueror died a mysterious death at a young age. It is suspected it could have been from malaria or high fever.
Who is Alexander the Great?
Shi Huang Ti, or Qin, declared himself the first emperor of China, expanded the Great Wall of China, standardized weights, measures, and money, burned thousands of history books, and was buried with these famous items:
What are terra-cotta soldiers?
This famous Jew gained control over Jerusalem and the Temple which had been occupied by Antiochus Epiphanes.
Who is Judas Maccabee
Another name for Octavian, who had once been part of the Second Triumvirate, but later became the first Emperor of Rome.
Who is Augustus Caesar?
The feast Jesus was celebrating at the Last Supper.
What is the Passover?