Persepolis
Founder of the Persian Empire
Who is Cyrus the Great?
This large amphitheatre in Rome was used for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles.
What is the Colosseum?
Unlike Athenian women, women in this Greek city-state were known for having greater freedom, including access to physical education.
Sparta
Created by someone in the period being studied
What is a primary source?
Mr Smith's Age
27
Persian Dynasty
This system of engineered channels transported fresh water into Rome from sources outside the city.
What are aqueducts?
"Come back with your shield or on it/ Only Spartan woman give birth to real men"
Queen Gorgo
Last Pharaoh of Egypt
Who is Cleopatra?
Mr Smith's Height
178cm or 5ft 10inch
Persian Governor
What is a satrap?
This Roman structure was originally constructed by Agrippa and later rebuilt by Hadrian, with its famous domed roof and oculus.
What is the Pantheon?
This Roman woman was the mother of Nero and played a significant role in Roman imperial politics during the early years of his reign.
Agrippina the Younger?
The study of the construction of history
What is historiography?
Mr Smith's Fav Historical Period
WW1
The five capitals of Ancient Persia
What is Persepolis, Ectabana, Pasargadae, Susa and Babylon
The Vestal Virgins worked in what temple?
The Temple of Vesta
This was the primary role expected of respectable women in both Greek and Roman societies, involving managing the household and raising children.
Managing the household/domestic responsibilities?
The Father of History
Who is Herodotus?
Mr Smith's Middle Name (Starts with 'S')
Scott
Woman who encouraged Alexander to burn Persepolis
Who is Thais?
The name of the 2 founders of Rome
Romulus and Remus
The range of sources for woman (Provide 5)
Mythology, Histories, Biographies, Orations, Letters, Philosophy, Laws, Poetry, Tragedies, Comedies, Graffiti, Sculptures, Vases, Frescoes, Mosaics, Epitaphs, Coins, Household Blueprints, Inscriptions
This animal has four legs, cloven hoofs like an ox, a snub nose, a horse's mane and tail, conspicuous tusks, a voice like a horse's neigh.
What is a hippopotamus?
Mr Smith's Top 3 Fav Ancient History Film (Not Including The Odyssey)
Gladiator, Troy, 300