Religion
As Buddhism receded from popularity in India, it was replaced by this religion.
What is Hinduism?
According to Ovid, the Goddess Venus carried this emperor's soul from the Roman Senate to the heavens as he died, creating a shooting star.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This was the first society to correctly deduce the shape of the Earth.
Who are the Greeks?
The Greeks believed this location to be the highest point on the Earth.
What is Mount Olympus?
Julius Caesar was known for wearing this color, which would later become popular among Roman aristocrats.
What is purple?
According to Greek mythology, Zeus allowed all gods to share residence in Mount Olympus except this one.
Who is Hades?
This Italian poet created iconic works such as Divine Comedy and Inferno.
Who is Dante?
Early Greek geographers drew a line in the middle of this ocean to separate the east and west.
What is the Mediterranean?
Egyptians once thought this was the shape of the Earth, being guarded by the moon.
What is [an] egg?
This shoe brand was named after the Greek Goddess of victory who was known for her great speed.
What is Nike?
In the Greek mythos, the dead had to be escorted to the road of judgement in this type of vehicle.
What is a ferry/boat?
Eratosthenes served as the second librarian of this "greatest library in the western world"
What is the Library of Alexandria?
This nation hosted the Pyramid of Zoser, with six steps symbolizing the staircase to heaven.
What is Egypt?
Peruvians believed the earth was this shape, with their god sitting on top.
What is [a] cube?
This ancient civilization invented the first toothpaste using eggshells, ox hoof powder, and and ashes.
What is Egypt?
The Hindu text Upanished declares that everyone goes here after death.
What is the moon?
This Greek astronomer cataloged 1000 stars and is credited with the invention of trigonometry?
Who is Hipparchus?
This nation hosted the ziggurat that would become known as the Tower of Babble.
What is Babylon?
This Greek philosopher incorrectly amended the estimated measurements of the Earth, setting back geography for centuries.
Who is Ptolemy?
Vegetarianism was first associated with this religion.
What is Hinduism?
This religion declared "Incomprehensible is the reward for those who have faith in the incomprehensible."
What is Buddhism?