General Trivia
These towering sculptures are symbols of Canadian First Nations culture.
Totem Poles
This granite bust depicts this Ptolemaic Egyptian queen.
Cleopatra VI
The ROM's Striding Lion was found at the throne room façade of the palace of which king?
King Nebuchadnezzar II
What bronze figure on Level 1 welcomes visitors in the Samuel Hall Currelly Gallery.
Vairocana Buddha
Benjamin West painted 'The Death of General Wolfe,' an event from this war, in 1770.
Seven Year's War
This Chinese gate is known locally as the _____ Tomb, after the dynasty it was created in.
Ming
The Nubian's writing system was the second oldest in Africa, which is the oldest?
Egyptian hieroglyphs
________is a rare specimen and centerpiece of the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity at the ROM
White Rhino
What green glazed ceramic statue from the 10th century sits serenely at the gallery's entrance.
Yizhou Luohan
Dramatic objects, including the proverbial coffin from Ghana that presents a window to better understanding contemporary cultural traditions of Africa's peoples was in the shape of a ________.
Fish
The “Ming Tomb" at one time contained the remains of legendary Chinese general?
Zu Dashou
When did UNESCO add the site of Meroe to its list of World Heritage Sites
June 25, 2011
What is the carat weight of the Light of the Desert gem?
900 carats
The ROM's Bat Cave hosts over ______ specimens and models of bats
800
Oceania encompasses the linguistically and culturally diverse peoples of Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and __________
Australia
Yellow glazed roof tiles were reserved exclusively for buildings built for?
The Emperor
Decorated with images of gods and protective spells ________were an important part of ancient Egyptian culture.
Coffins
Which legendary Babylonian king’s accomplishments include the building of the Tower of Babel
King Nebuchadnezzar II
What headdress belonged to this famous Native American chief?
Sitting Bull
The George Leslie Mackay collection came to the ROM in what year?
1915
What is the Male Rhino Called?
Bull
Djedmaatesankh lived as a court musician in this ancient Egyptian city
Luxor
Where was the White Rhino born??
South Africa
The ROM's modern addition is known as the _____, due to its shape.
Crystal
The feather headdress of the indigenous people, made from parrot and macaw feathers and palm strips, is from the Kayapó culture of Mato Grosso ______
Brazil