Historical Figures
This character was famous after saying "Alea Iacta Est" whilst crossing the Rubicon River.
Who was Julius Caesar
This city was named after Alexander the Great during his conquests in Egypt.
Where is Alexandria
What is Papyrus.
This was the language spoken by the famous Alfonso de Albequerque. Named after the country from which the language originates, the language spread to much of South America and is spoken there today.
What is Portuguese.
This was named after the "Optimus Princeps" or the "greatest leader", (A title awarded to him by the Roman Senate) _______'s reign and was created to document his military achievements. The column is still around today and _____'s ashes are still buried there.
What is Trajan's column
This character formed the famous city of Constantinople, later renamed Istanbul after being conquered by Mehmed the Great (II)
Who was Constantine the Great (I)
This place was famous for being a stronghold for Greek forces during the second Persian Invasion. This choke point allowed for the 300 Spartans to sacrifice themselves to save the Athenian army and became well known for its appearance in the movie "300". Otherwise known as "Hell's Gates" or the "Hot Gates".
Where is Thermopalyae
This famous painting was stolen in 1911 from the Louvre but was actually returned by the thief.
What is the Mona Lisa.
This was the language of the Roman people (Empire and Republic) after conquering a tribe from which the language is named.
What is Latin. (The tribe was called the Latinum.)
This special, double edged, two-foot long sword was used by Roman Legions for quick slash attacks in hand to hand combat.
What is the gladius.
This person conquered multiple regions of Roman territory during the second Punic War and was known as the "Father of Tactics". He was only defeated by Scipio Africanus at the battle of Zama.
Who was Hannibal Barca
During the first Persian invasion, Philippides ran all the way to _______ from Athens to beg for the Spartan's help and then from _______ back to Athens to tell the Athenians that the Spartans were having a core religious festival. This journey became known as the ______, named after this city and the legendary runner's story.
Where is Marathon, Greece.
This was Sun Tzu's most famous work, and is one of the longest lasting and most important military documents in history.
What is the Art of War
What is Egyptian Hieroglyphic Text.
While his existance is debated, this British character was famously known as the "Once and Future King".
Who was Arthur Pendagron or King Arthur.
This character was the king of Epirus (a city state of Greece), and fought against the Romans after the third Punic War. He is famous mostly for the invention of the term "Phyrric" Victory, which defines a very costly win.
Who was Phyrus
Joan of Ark was famously called the
"Maid of _______", the name of this place in France.
Where is Orleans
This document was created by Caesar Augustus during the middle of his reign as first citizen of Rome. The first word means "Peace" in Latin.
What is the Pax Romana
This language was spoken by Charles Martel, Charlemagne, and Pepin II, Grandfather, Son, and Grandson alike.
What is French.
This was a famous line used frequently by Archimedes, defined as a cry of joy or satisfaction when one finds or discovers something.
What is "Eureka!"
This character was the son of the Macedonian king Philip II, and became famous for conquering much of the Persian Empire and making an alliance with Egypt, hence the title "World Conquerer".
Who was Alexander the Great
After conquering Carthage during the Third Punic War, Scipio Aemilianus the Great famously qouted the Illiad, saying: "A day will come when sacred _______ shall perish...", which is believed to regard how while Rome was powerful, it could never last forever.
Where is Troy
This famous book was wrote by Julius Caesar during his campaign in Gaul (Modern day France).
What is the Gallic Wars
This language was a transfusion of Greek and that of other countries during the Hellenistic age, and was spoken by many famous leaders like Cleopatra VII, Ptolemy, Alexander the Great, etc.
What is Koine
This Pharoah was known as the "Great Ancestor" by future Pharoahs and was referred to as Ozymindaios by Greek historians.
Who was Ramses II (The Great)