Gengis Khan
Cleopatra VII
Leonidas
Hannibal
Boudicca
100
According to legend, which city was founded by twin brothers Romulus and Remus?
What is Rome
100
Which civil rights activist was famed for his 'I have a dream' speech?
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.
100
What part of a knight's body did the greaves cover?
What is the shins - these pieces of plate armour protected the lower legs in battle.
100
In 44 BCE, the Roman month Quintilis was renamed in whose honour?
Who is Julius Caesar - We now call it 'July'.
100
A person born in which of these years would NOT be considered a part of Generation X - 1965, 1975, 1995
What is 1995 - Gen X's were born between about 1961 and 1981, their predecessors were the Baby Boomers.
200
What building material was used to build the Taj Mahal?
What is marble.
200
Explain Ineni's analogy of Hatshepsut's regency with Thutmose III.
Hatshepsut was the mooring rope that kept Egypt (the boat) stable during the regency.
200
What flower and body part share their name with the Greek goddess of the Rainbow?
What is an Iris
200
Name five SST features in this image.
What is the Atrium, Peristyle, Impluvium, Fresco, Mosaic
200
Who am I?
I am the Theban king who ruled during Egypt’s struggle against the Hyksos. My reign helped spark the conflict that eventually led to the expulsion of the Hyksos and the reunification of Egypt under the early New Kingdom rulers.
I am Seqenenre Tao II
300
Which folkloric ghost ship can never make it to port?
What is the Flying Dutchman
300
What were hundreds of people queuing to buy when it went on sale in London at 6.02pm on 9th November, 2007?
What is an Apple iPhone.
300
Who am I?
I am the legendary lawgiver traditionally credited with shaping Sparta’s military-focused society, including its education system, discipline and communal way of life. Ancient sources debate whether I was a real historical figure, making me both a lawgiver and a mystery of Spartan history.
Who is Lycurgus
300
Define the term Kleroi.
What are the plots of land traditionally allocated to Spartan citizens (Spartiates) to provide them with an income and allow them to participate in the syssitia and maintain their status as full citizens. The land was worked by helots, rather than by the Spartiates themselves.
300
Name the four sizes of hot drinks on a Starbucks menu in order from smallest to largest.
What is Short, Tall, Grande, and Venti.
400
What is 'vexillology' the study of - flags, political parties, or coins?
What is Flags
400
Who am I?
I live in my bronze-house sanctuary on the Spartan acropolis, where I was an important protector of the Spartan state. My cult reflects the significance of religion, warfare, and civic identity in Spartan society.
Who is Athena Chalkioikos
400
What do some claim Lord Carnarvon was exposed to seven weeks before his death, which resulted in his early demise?
What is the curse of Tutankhamun.
400
Karol Wojtyla is the real name of which historical figure?
Who is Pope John Paul II
400
What year follows 1 BCE?
What is 1 CE
500
Who am I?
I was a wealthy Roman politician and benefactor of Herculaneum, who served as a praetor and proconsul. After my death, the people of Herculaneum honoured me with statues, an altar and a monumental tomb, reflecting my importance to the town.
Who is Marcus Nonius Balbus
500
2013 was the first year to be written with four different numbers since when?
When is 1987
500
Who am I -
I was a powerful 18th Dynasty vizier under Thutmose III, responsible for overseeing Egypt’s administration, taxation and justice. His tomb provides valuable evidence about government, trade and daily life in New Kingdom Egypt.
Who is Rekhmire.
500
Who am I?
A wealthy and influential woman in Pompeii, I served as a priestess of Venus and funded a large public building in the Forum. My monumental building and inscription demonstrate the wealth, status and public influence women could achieve in Pompeian society.
Who is Eumachia
500
According to the International Shark Attack File, which country has experienced the most reported attacks since records began?
What is the United States.