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He conquered the known world at age 32.
Who was Alexander the Great?
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Ancient Rome had this kind of government.
What is a Republic?
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The term for the 200+ years of peace started by Caesar Augustus.
What is Pax Romana?
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The lowest class of people in Rome.
What are slaves?
100
This holiday is on Thursday.
What is Thanksgiving?
200
Julius Caesar declared himself this, meaning "an absolute ruler of a city or country."
What is a Dictator?
200
Ancient Rome's laws were written down and separated into this many "tables".
What is twelve?
200
Many believe the United States is currently in one of these - a time when trade or business slows down.
What is a recession?
200
Slaves, captives, and criminals who were forced to fight each other or animals for entertainment.
What are gladiators?
200
Alexander the great was no "Dumbo" and used these in war.
What are War Elephants?
300
The legendary founding of Rome involved these two twin brothers.
Who are Romulus and Remus?
300
These two leaders were elected by the Senate and chosen to lead Rome.
What are Consuls?
300
Rome, as a conqueror, did not make conquered people pay these (also a term used in the Hunger Games).
What are tributes?
300
The two classes in Ancient Rome that could vote.
What are Patricians and Plebeians?
300
There are this many days until Christmas.
What is 30?
400
Alexander the Great's father, King of Macedonia.
Who was Philipp II?
400
This title for the head of the Russian Empire came from that for the Roman Emperors.
What is a tsar?
400
What the word "gymnasium" actually means.
What is "naked training"?
400
These were the Representatives in the Council of Plebs, formed after the lower class demanded equality.
What are Tribunes?
400
The funny black robe hanging on Mr. Curtis' wall is really called this (an Orthodox Muslim woman's fashion).
What is a burqa?
500
He was Julius Caesars close friend who did NOT betray him. He would later become a leader himself and marry Cleopatra.
Who is Marc Antony?
500
These groups of three ruled Rome initially after the assassination of Julius Caesar.
What is a triumvirate?
500
The Byzantine Empire had its capitol in this city.
What is Constantinople (Istanbul)?
500
These three religions were treated harshly by Ancient Romans, due to their worship of only one God.
What is Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
500
Jo DiMaggio, the famous baseball player who's birthday is today, was once married to this famous bombshell.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?