Ancient Civilizations
What was the first civilization we learned about?
Mesopotamia
Why were castles built in the first place?
For protection, security, and housing for lords/kings
What important job did women have back home during World War II?
Worked in factories
Who was the Greek "king of the gods"?
Zeus
How much did the bag of cotton candy cost at Dodd Stadium?
$5.00
What was the name of the hill that Rome was built on?
Palatine Hill
Why did they stop building castles using wood?
Easily burnt down
What year did World War I start?
1914
What year did World War II start?
1939
What is Mrs. Lorange's favorite flower?
Sunflower
In Ancient Greece, what was a long poem called?
An epic
True or False: The Black Death killed AT LEAST 1/3 of Europe's population.
True
4 years
What year did Mount Vesuvius erupt?
79 CE
How many dogs does Mrs. Lorange have?
2 dogs
What is the name of Demeter's daughter?
Persephone
What is the Black Plague more commonly known as today?
The Bubonic Plague
What year did the Lusitania sink?
1915
On what continent is the country of Djibouti located?
Africa
At the 9/11 memorial pools, what do the white flowers mean when located by somebody's name?
It would have been their birthday on that day.
In what year did the western Roman Empire fall?
476 CE
What did plague doctors think made people contract the illness?
Bad smells
What was the nickname of U.S. soldiers during World War II?
Doughboys
The statue of what god/goddess was located in the Parthenon?
Athena
What was the name of the only squadron during World War II to not lose a bomber plane?
The Tuskegee Airmen