Troy
Which group of people left the Famous Giant Horse on the shores of Troy?
Greeks
Rome was originally ruled by kings before becoming this type of government that starts with R.
Republic
Archaeology is the study of the past using this type of evidence.
Physical Evidence / Material Remains
In which modern day country is Pompeii?
italy
Ancient Egyptians believed after death, to pass through the afterlife, your heart was weighed against a what?
Feather
Who is best known as the author of the famous poem describing what happened in Troy?
Hint - also a character in the Simpsons
Homer
Roman citizens voted in assemblies. What modern political idea does this relate to starting with D?
Democracy
Objects made or used by humans are known by this term starting with A
Artefacts
Pompeii was buried after a volcanic eruption in this year: 79 CE or 79 BCE?
79 CE
Spartan society was famous for focusing heavily on training boys for this role.
Soldiers/Warriors
Troy was believed to be located in which modern-day country?
Turkiye
Who are the legendary founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
Conservation focuses on protecting historical sites from this major threat: natural decay, human damage, or both?
Both
One reason Pompeii is important to historians is because it was preserved by this volcanic material.
(Volcanic) Ash
The first emperor of China is best known today for being buried with this massive army.
Terracotta Army
Which woman was famously "stolen" that led to the Trojan war?
Helen (from Sparta)
Who was the Roman God that was the equivalent of Zeus?
Jupiter
Why do archaeologists carefully record where objects are found?
To understand context and meaning
Pompeii gives historians a snapshot of daily life. Name one aspect of life we can learn about from the site.
Homes, food, religion, slaves, shops, graffiti, entertainment, other (any one)
Ancient Greeks used myths about gods and heroes mainly to explain the world and reinforce these aspects of society.
Natural Phenomena, Beliefs, values and social rules( Accept one)
The story of the Trojan War survives mainly through epic poetry rather than physical evidence. What problem does this create for historians studying Troy?
Unreliable/Bias
The Roman Republic eventually collapsed and was replaced by what form of rule that starts with E?
Empire
Why is it important to preserve ancient sites for future generations? Name one reason.
Many I will accept
Which volcano destroyed Pompeii?
Mount Vesuvius
476 CE - Fall of the Western Roman Empire