Ancient Religions
This Mediterranean pantheon of Gods and Goddesses served to answer the questions humans had in understanding the world that they lived in.
What is Mythology. (Greek or Roman)
The first known Mesopotamian civilization.
What is Sumeria or Sumerian
Julius Caesar and Mark Antony both were married to this Egyptian ruler.
Who is Cleopatra
Wherever Alexander the Great went these cities popped up. The most prominent was in Egypt.
What is Alexandria
Sacred text of Islam.
What is the Qur'an
This monotheistic faith is most practiced religion in the world today, and is an extension of Judaism.
What is Christianity
This is the empire that was established by Sargon I established the worlds first empire.
What is the Akkad (Akkadian Empire)
Capitol of the Eastern Roman Empire
What is Constantinople
Practicing Muslims are expected to make a pilgrimage to this city.
What is Mecca
This European text was produced initially in 1215, reduced the power of the English King, and give power to the Barons, among other things
What is Magna Carta
This monotheistic faith originates out of the Arabian peninsula and has close ties with Judaism.
What is Islam
King Hammurabi ruled over this Empire.
Who is the Babylonians
Charlemagne was not only King of the Franks but also...
Holy Roman Emperor
This city is credited with being the birthplace of the Renaissance.
What is Florence
Homer authored this epic, which introduces us to the epic hero, features many of the Greek virtues, and inspired the film O'Brother Where Art Thou
What is the Odyssey.
This faith is unique to Japan, can be practiced alongside other faiths and believes in the spiritual manifestation of Kami.
What is Shinto(ism)
This Mesopotamian Empire was a warring people, and the bible referred to their land as "Bathed in Blood."
Who is the Assyrians
The Punic Wars were famously fought between Rome and this Nort African Nation
What is Carthage
The Birthplace of Democracy
What is Athens
This 4000 year old text details the life and adventures of a superhuman Sumerian King
What is the Epic of Gilgamesh
This faith claims to be the original monotheistic faith and call Persia home.
What is Zoroastrianism
This Mesopotamian people established trade based city states throughout the Mediterranean.
Who are the Phoenicians
The retired military general turned farmer, who was given the title of dictator, but gave it up to return to his farm.
Who is Cincinnatus
In 791, Charlemagne established this unofficial capital city for the Frankish Empire.
What is Aachen
This legal text was written in Ancient Babylon on a black basalt pillar.
What is Hammurabi's Code