"Amerigo"
Who was the person who our continent was named after?
Amerigo Vespucci
What is another name for the Age of Exploration? The Age of __________________.
Discovery
Who wrote the Iliad?
Homer
Domes, vaults, and arches are examples of Roman ___________________.
architecture
What is the holiday in March where people celebrate Irish heritage by wearing green (or orange)?
What did Amerigo Vespucci do before he was an explorer?
he was a merchant/trader
The city in Florida where the Spanish, freed Blacks, and Natives fought side-by-side to defeat the British and defend the city.
St. Augustine
What character from the Ilaid had anger issues and wanted to kill King Agmenon?
Achilles
Name one form of Roman government
Monarchy, Senate, Republic, Empire
How many weeks do we get off of school for Spring Break?
1 week
Who did Amerigo Vespucci encounter when he reached the Gran Canary Islands?
Natives
What European Country founded the Roanoke settlement?
England
When was the Iliad written?
8th Century BCE
What does "Pax Romana" mean in English?
"Roman Peace"
What Christian Holiday is celebrated during the Spring Season?
Easter
What two countries did Amerigo Vespucci sail for?
Spain & Portugal
Name the three major reasons the Europeans went out to explore new lands? the 3 G's
God, Gold, & Glory
What were Agmenon and Achilles were fighting over?
Chryses (a woman/ a girl)
Marcus Aurelius said, "You have control over your mind, not outside events."
Fill in the blank. Marcus Aurelius was a ___________________.
philosopher
What Jewish Holiday is celebrated during the Spring season?
Passover
The Natives called Vespucci and his men "Carib." What does "Carib." mean?
men of wisdom
What country ended up with control of St. Croix and Saint Maarten (the Dutch Antilles)?
Netherlands
What kind of document was the Iliad? What kind of writing was it?
An epic poem
Who was the 1st Roman Emperor?
Augustus Caesar
What happens to flowers during the Spring season?
they Bloom