The Renaissance
Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia
Name that Leader
Common Knowledge
How well do you know your professor?
100

Known as the Father of the Renaissance, this guy was fascinated with Ancient Greek works. 

Who was Frances Petrarch? 

100

This Pharaoh married their daughter to make her queen.  

Who was Hatshepsut? 

100

This man's last words were "...et tu Brute?"

Who was Julius Caesar? 

100

What is a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties?

What is a schism? 

100

This is my least favorite historical tyrant. 

Who was Hitler? 

200

The Renaissance started in this European Country. 

What is "Italy"?

200

A group of these people were enslaved by the Egyptians

Who were the Jews? 

200

This man was the first Norman to become a monarch. He was successful because he recognized the feudal system. 

Who was William? 

200

This is the Greek law/custom of offering protection and hospitality to strangers. 

What is Xenia or Guest Friendship? 

200

On occasion, I drink this beverage during class to keep me upright. 

What is V8? 

300

This man is known as "a true Renaissance Man". 

Who is Leonardo DaVinci? 
300

This man was Djoser's right hand and an architect. 

Who was Imotep? 

300

This man thought so highly of himself that he named 28 cities throughout his conquered lands after himself. 

Who is Alexander? 

300

This is conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

What is sedition? 

300

What was the most commonly occurring mystery sound this semester? 

What is "Gacking Dog"? 

400

This man was seen as a power-grubbing sore loser by some, and a patriot by others. 

Who was Machiavelli? 

400

This is the personification of truth, justice, and the cosmic order, or harmony in Ancient Egypt

What is Ma'at? 

400

This princess was considered a historian. She documented the reign of her father and his involvement in the Crusades. 

Who is "Anna Comnena"?

400

This is a state with primarily maritime realms, an empire at sea!

What is a Thalassocracy?

400

Where does the secret door in my office lead to? 

What is "the bathroom?"

500

This ancient document was discovered a forgery, fueling the Renaissance movement. 

What was the Donation of Constantine?
500

The Egyptians spent years and resources fighting this fierce group of warriors, only to 'tie' at  draw. 

Who were the Hittites? 

500

This Babylonian leader erected giant stones with his laws written on them. 

Who was Hammurabi? 
500

This is worship that admits or tolerates all gods. 

What is pantheism? 

500

This stoic emperor recorded his daily meditations and is by far, my favorite! 

Who was Marcus Aurelius?