PAX ROMANA
Which modern city was the capital of the roman empire?
Rome, Italy
According to myth; which greek hero had only one weak spot on his body; his heel?
Achilles
What holiday starts the lunar year in countries like China, Korea and Vietnam? lunar new year (chinese new year)
Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year)
Christianity, islam and judaism all have origins with which holy person?
Abraham
Which country hosted the summer olympics in 2016?
Brazil
What was the most consumed alcohol in the roman empire?
Wine
Who is the greek god of the underworld? Zeus, Hades, Apollo, Hera
Hades
Which Jewish holiday commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem?
Haukkah
Muslims pray facing which holy city in Saudi Arabia?
Mecca
Which japanese martial art martial art emphasizes throws, pins, and joint locks?
Judo
The planet mars was named after the god of what? Love, war, peace or the sea
War
What is the name of this greek beast known to be often found in a maze?
Minotaur
What indian holiday is known as the festival of lights?
Diwali
Which religion follows the teachings of Siddharta Gautama?
Buddhism
Which country is the birthplace of cricket?
England
Which famous roman figure had a child with Cleopatra? - Marcus Cicero, Nero Germanicus, Julius Cesar or Marcus Lepidus
Julius Cesar
In which modern day country is the ancient city of Troy?
Turkey
In which century was the first Thanksgiving?
17th century, 1621
Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism?
Ganges river
What is the longest race in olympic swimming?
1500 meters
Who was the first official emperor of rome?
Augustus Gaius Octavius
The ancient greeks invented the Olympics, it started with only one event; the stade (sprint). How long was the sprint in meters? 104, 98 145, 192
192 meters
Songkran is a holdiay that includes massive water fights to celebrate the New Year in which country?
Thailand
What are the two main branches of Islam?
Shia and Sunni
In modern athletics, a decathlon has 10 events, name 8 of these?
100m, 400m, 1500m, 110m hurdles, long jump, high jump, polevault, discus, javelin and shotput