Leonidas/Cleopatra
What battle did Leonidas fight and lead in which made him a legend
Battle of Thermopylae
What was Deir el-Medina?
A village where workers who built the tombs in the Valley of the Kings lived
What were caravans
Trading parties that travelled using camels and traded between cities
Where were the "cheat codes" located for the afterlife?
Book of the dead, Coffin Texts, Pyramid Texts
Who was the Leader Leonidas tried to kill
Xerxes
Who lived in Deir el-Medina?
skilled workers, artisans, and their families who built royal tombs
What country was the architecture inspired by?
Greece
What was the main part of the funeral to give Life back into the dead for the Afterlife?
opening of the mouth
How was Cleoparta portrayed in Egyptian and Roman perspectives?
Cleopatra was shown as a strong and divine ruler whose beauty was powerful enough to manipulate men
Why was Deir el-Medina important to ancient Egypt?
It helped build and protect the tombs of Pharaohs, keeping their burial sites safe
Who was considered the King of Kings in Palmyra
Odaenathus
What burial item acted as substitute workers for Egyptians in the afterlife
Ushabti
What two Roman leaders did Cleopatra form political and personal alliances with to secure Egypt’s power?
Julius Caesar and Mark Antony
What kind of records have been found at Deir el-Medina?
Ostraca-ancient writings, letters, and documents showing daily life and work of the villages found on pieces of stone
Palmyra is located 210km from where?
Damascus
What tool was used for the opening of the mouth ceremony?
Adze
How did ancient Greeks view Leonidas' sacrifice at Thermopylae?
A heroic and noble act of bravery as he fought to protect Greece
How do the discoveries of Deir el-Medina help historians understand ancient Egyptian society?
They show details about jobs, family life, religion and socail rules in ancient egypt
Why was Palmyra’s location in the Syrian Desert both an advantage and a disadvantage for its development as a major trade centre in the Roman period?
Palmyra’s location in an oasis provided a rare and reliable water source, making it a crucial stop for caravans crossing the desert.
Who would a deceased egyptian and Ra fight off during the journey to the field of reeds?
Apep