Rome
Who did the Romans famously take over?
Greece
What was the main purpose of the gladiators?
To entertain
What body of water seperates the North and South island?
Cook Strait
What happened on day 1 of the Olympics?
Opening ceremony
Which God did the Olympic Games honour?
Zeus
When was Rome settled?
in circa 1000 B.C.
Who did the Bestiarii fight?
They fought beats and wild animals
What is the deepest part of the ocean?
Marina Trench
How often were the Olympics held?
Who was the god of the underworld and death?
Hades
Why did Romans go to the Baths?
exercise, socialise, and relax
Where did the gladiators fight?
The Colosseum in Rome
What is the only continent that is in 4 hemispheres?
Africa
What did men wear when competing in the olympics?
What is Artemis the goddess of?
Hunting
What are 2 Roman inventions that are still around today?
Newspapers, roads, calendar, concrete, postal services
What animal was on the crest of the Mirmillones helmet?
A fish
What is New Zealand's highest peak?
Mount Cook / Aoraki
What colours are in the current olympic rings?
blue, yellow, black, green, and red
Who was the Greek Goddess of victory?
Hint: Shoe
Nike
What is a Tepidarium?
Warm bath
What happened to a Gladiator who didn't behave or follow rules of training school?
They were put in dungeons to think about their actions
What is the worlds largest desert?
Hint: a desert doesn't need to be hot
Antarctica
In which months were the games held?
August or September
Name 2 Greek myths
Icarus and Daedalus (Flight of Icarus)
Pandora’s Box
King Midas and the Golden Touch
Zeus and Prometheus
The Return of Hephaestus to Olympus
Zeus and Cronus
Arachne and Athena
The Competition, Athena & Poseidon