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Grab Bag
100

Who is Phillip II of Macedon?

This man conquered all of Greece with his military innovations.
100

What is the Thirty Tyrants?

The time period when Athens was ruled by a Spartan Oligarchy.

100

399 B.C.

The Trial of Socrates

100

What is a sarissa?

25 foot Macedonian spears.

100
What is the Mona Lisa?

This painting by Da Vinci is well known for its eerie smile and gaze.

200

Who is Darius III?

This man was the leader of Persia during the invasion of Alexander the Great

200

What is the Trial of Socrates?

The controversial examination of guilt of Athens' most renowned philosopher.

200

404-403 B.C.

The Rule of the Thirty Tyrants.
200

What is Cutting the Gordian Knot?

Solving a complex problem through simple means.

200
What is the hamburger?

This dish was renamed "Liberty Sandwich" or "Liberty Steak" in WWII to distance it from Germany.

300
Who is Socrates?
This man was a tutor of Alcibiades, and a great philosopher.
300

What is the Battle of Gaugamela?

The final meeting between Darius III and Alexander the Great.

300

336 B.C.

The Assassination of Phillip II of Macedon.

300

What is the Library of Alexandria?

The greatest collection of knowledge of the ancient world.

300

What is sapphire?

This shade of blue shares it's name with a precious gemstone.

400

Who is Roxana?

This was the Bactrian wife of Alexander the Great.

400

What is the Assassination of Phillip II?

The murder of the king of Macedon at a banquet.

400

323 B.C.

The death of Alexander the Great.
400

What is the Companion Cavalry? 

A specialized group of Macedonian soldiers on horseback.

400
What is a clam?

This animal named "Ming" was caught of the coast of Iceland and was determined to be over 500 years old.

500

Who is Plutarch?

This man wrote a book comparing the lives of great Romans and Greeks.

500

What is Alexander taming Bucephalus?

When Alexander was tasked with trying to break a wild horse.
500

333 B.C.

The Battle of Issus

500

What are the Kingdoms of the Diadochi?

Alexander's empire divided up amongst his generals.

500
Who are the Baltimore Ravens?

This is the only NFL team who is named after a poet.