Greece is Great!
Roman Rule
Return to Judah
Persia's Power
Etc... & Misc
100
Who informed the Athenians of the victory at the Battle of Marathon and how did he do this?
Pheidippides ran over 25 miles to deliver the message and then died of exhaustion!
100
What form of government did Rome choose to use after driving out Tarquin the Proud?
A republic
100
Who did Cyrus the Great appoint at the first governor of Judah after the Jews were freed?
100
Darius was also known for his pride and readily agreed to a decree that stated no one could pray to anyone but him. Who was greatly affected by this decree, and what happened to him?
Daniel (now in his 80's) was thrown into the lion's den.
100
Pythagoras was a great thinker, especially in mathematics. What theorem did he make known?
The Pythagorean Theorem
200
Who was ruling Persia when the Athenians (Greeks) defeated them at Marathon?
King Darius of Persia
200
How was Rome ruled after the overthrow of Tarquin?
The Romans had 2 consuls who could override each other's decisions and who received advice from those voted into the Senate.
200
Where had Zurubbabel lived his whole life before going to Judah?
In Babylon
200
Who was Cyrus the great and why was he important in Biblical history?
(any two of these) He was a Persian king. He conquered the Babylonians, freed the Israelites, gave permission for them to rebuild the temple.
200
What belief did Pythagoras hold that was very different from the people of his day?
He believed the earth was round.
300
The Greek (Athenian) army had defeated the Persian army badly! Why was it important to get word to Athens of the victory?
They were worried that the Persians would try to sail to Athens to take the city before they could get back!
300
What is the difference between a patrician and a plebian?
Patricians are the upper class, Plebians were the lower class like tradesmen and farmers.
300
What did Zerubbabel call for the people to do?
Begin rebuilding the temple.
300
Cyrus the Great named Darius as a ruler after him. He is recognized for many accomplishments. Please name 2.
Introduced gold and silver coins, built better roads, started postal system, inscribed words into three different languages on the stone called the Behistun Rock.
300
What do Hindus and Buddhists believe happens after death?
Reincarnation
400
Why is Herodotus known as the Father of History?
He was one of the first men to study and to write about the events of the past and document what had happened.
400
How was Rome ruled? This answer has two parts.
The Romans had 2 consuls who could override each other's decisions and who received advice from those voted into the Senate
400
What was Haggai's message to the people of Judah?
Quit building your paneled (expensive) houses and build the house of the LORD!
400
Darius I believed he was appointed by the _ _ _ _, and he organized the empire into 20 provinces called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
gods, satrapies
400
Confucius was a wise man who lived in which dynasty?
The Zhou dynasty
500
Who wrote the famous quote that our own Postal Service uses:
"Not snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor night keeps them from accomplishing their appointed course with all speed?"
Herodotus
500
FLASHBACK: There is a story of twin brothers that tells of the events that led to the founding of Rome. Who are they?
Romulus and Remus
500
How did King Darius of Persia aid in rebuilding of the Temple?
He gave financial support and promised that they would be protected while they built!
500
What do we know about Cyrus the Great. Please give two facts at least.
(any tow of these) He was a Persian king. He conquered the Babylonians, freed the Israelites, gave permission for them to rebuild the temple.
500
Name three things that Confucius taught.
There should be harmony in all relationships, he taught courtesy, diligence, kindness and respect to elders.