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This large amphitheater in Rome was used for gladiator fights, animal hunts, and even mock sea battles.
What is the Colosseum?
This food was a staple in both ancient Greek and Roman diets. (Often turned into wine).
What are grapes?
This Macedonian king created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to India.
Who is Alexander the Great?
This was a staple garment worn by Roman citizens and its draped style became a symbol of Roman identity.
What is a Toga?
The goddess of discord.
Who is Eris?
Located on a hill in Athens, this area was the religious center of the city and home to the Parthenon.
What is the Acropolis?
This dairy product was eaten more by Greeks than Romans and was often made from goat's milk.
What is cheese?
This leader ended the Roman Republic and started the Empire, transforming Rome with his reforms.
Who is Augustus?
This prized oil was used not only for cooking but also for lighting lamps and even for grooming.
What is olive oil?
The goddess of witches, witchcraft, magic, the night, the moon, ghosts and necromancy. She was the only child of Titanes Perses and Asteria.
Who is Hecate?
This ancient Greek sanctuary was home to a famous oracle and the Temple of Apollo.
What is Delphi?
The name of this thick fish sauce that was a Roman favorite for flavor.
This Roman general's assassination on the Ides of March marked the end of the Roman Republic.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This Olympic sport, central to ancient Greek culture, pitted athletes in a contest of speed and strength on a track.
What is a foot race?
Greek god of the wind from the west, spring, fertility, procreation, luck, rebirth, vegetation, flowers, bees and honey. (Hint: its starts with a Z)
Who is Zephyrus?
This ancient citadel in Mycenae was said to be the home of King Agamemnon and has a famous Lion Gate.
What is Mycenae?
In a traditional Greek drinking party, participants often drank wine mixed with this.
What is water?
Known for his clear and persuasive speeches in the Senate, this man’s letters and writings still teach us about ancient Rome and ways to live.
Who is Cicero?
In Rome, this grand public square served as a political, commercial, and social hub where citizens gathered to discuss important issues.
What is the forum?
The goddess of vengeance. Often portrayed with wings and holding a dagger to carry out her evil deeds.
Who is nemesis?
Built to honor all Roman gods, this building in Rome is known for its massive concrete dome and an opening at the top called the oculus.
What is the Pantheon?
What was the name of their main evening meal? They typically had 3 meals a day.
What is Cena?
This emperor issued the Edict of Milan, making Christianity legal in the Roman Empire.
Who is Constantine the Great?
Ancient writers often praised this job as the foundation of society. Rome depended on people with this job. (Hint: think not of armor, grand conquests, or politics)
What is a farmer?
Who is the Ancient Greek goddess of the Moon? She is the sister of Helios, the sun god, and Eos, the dawn goddess. (hint: her name starts with an S and resembles a famous popstar)
Who is Selene?