Early Rome
What Animal saved Romulus and Remus?
The she-wolf
What mountain range did Hannibal cross?
The Alps
Who kidnapped young Caesar?
Pirates
Who became the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus (octavian)
Who condemned Jesus to die?
Pontius Pilate
Who was the mother of Romulus and Remus?
Rhea Silvia
Which city used Archimedes' claw to defend itself from the Romans? Which Island?
Syracuse. Sicily
Which historical figure did Caesar most admire?
Alexander the Great
Who gave the speech after Caesar died?
What were the Pharisees afraid of?
The Romans taking direct control, taking away their power, etc.
Why did Romulus kill Remus?
He was jumping over his wall.
What is Hannibal's last name?
Barca
Who were Caesar's 3 best friends?
Who was Antony married to?
Octavius' sister.
What did Jesus say about paying taxes?
Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's
What was the name of the Last king of rome?
The Tarquin (Tarquinius Superbus)
Name as many battles of the Punic wars as you can?
Cape Ecnomus, Trebia, Lake Trassemine, Cannae, Syracuse, Zama
What war did Caesar fight before becoming a dictator?
The Gallic Wars
What did Caesar say when he was stabbed?
Et tu, brute? (you too, brutus?)
Who was Emperor of Rome when Jesus died?
Tiberias
What did the senators say when they killed the king?
Thus always to tyrants
Who was Hannibal's father?
Hamilcar
What did Caesar say when he crossed the Rubicon?
How did Cleopatra die?
She intentionally let a venomous snake bite her
What was King Herod's title? (it means one of 4 leaders)
Tetrarch