Roman
What was the name of the large arena in Rome where gladiatorial contests were held?
The Colosseum.
Which Greek city-state was famous for its military focus?
Sparta.
What is the current name of the island known as Thera?
Santorini
What type of site was Masada?
A fortress.
What do we call an object from the past that provides evidence about ancient people?
An artefact.
Which Roman leader became the first emperor of Rome in 27 BC?
Augustus.
What name is given to the high fortified hill found in many Greek cities, including Athens?
The Acropolis.
What is the name of the Bronze Age settlement buried by the volcanic eruption on Thera?
Akrotiri.
What empire besieged Masada in AD 73-74?
The Roman Empire.
What is a primary source?
Evidence created during the time being studied.
Which major battle in 31 BC secured Octavian's victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra?
The Battle of Actium.
Which Greek historian is often called the "Father of History" and wrote about the Persian Wars?
Herodotus
What important type of evidence found at Akrotiri provides information about Minoan art, religion, and daily life?
Frescoes (wall paintings).
Which Jewish group held Masada during the Roman siege?
The Sicarii.
What is the study of human history through excavation and material remains called?
Archaeology.
What was the purpose of the Roman Senate during the Republic?
To advise magistrates and help govern Rome through legislation, debate, and policy
What was the main purpose of the Delian League when it was first formed?
To defend Greece against future Persian attacks.
Why is Akrotiri considered one of the most valuable archaeological sites in the Aegean Bronze Age?
Its preservation provides detailed evidence of architecture, trade, art, technology, and daily life before the eruption of Thera.
Which ancient historian provides the main written account of the events at Masada?
Josephus.
Why must historians evaluate the reliability of sources?
Sources may be biased, incomplete, exaggerated, or inaccurate.
What title did Julius Caesar hold at the time of his assassination, alarming many senators who feared he was becoming a king?
Dictator for Life (Dictator Perpetuo).
Which historian wrote The History of the Peloponnesian War and is known for his emphasis on evidence and eyewitness accounts?
Thucydides.
Who was the archaeologist responsible for the major excavations at Akrotiri beginning in 1967?
Spyridon Marinatos.
What is the main reason historians question Josephus' account of the mass suicide at Masada?
Archaeological evidence does not fully confirm all aspects of his story, leading historians to debate its accuracy.
What term is used to describe the study of how historians interpret and debate the past?
Historiography.