Troy
This ancient poem by Homer tells the story of the last weeks of the Trojan War
The Iliad
Which modern-day country is Palmyra located in?
Syria
What was the Silk Road?
A network of trade routes
What is cultural property?
Objects, sites, and traditions important to a culture’s history and identity
What does PEEAL stand for?
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In the Trojan War legend, this woman's abduction sparked the conflict.
Helen of Troy
What does ISIS stand for?
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
Which TWO empires did the Silk Road connect Palmyra to?
Roman Empire (West) and Parthian Empire (East)
Name one role of museums
To educate the public, preserve and protect artefacts, support cultural understanding and appreciation, collect and catalogue historical objects
This writing strategy involves presenting a clear argument, supporting it with evidence, and explaining its significance.
Thesis statement
Troy controlled access to this sea, which was crucial for trade and military movements.
The Aegean Sea
What is ‘performative destruction’?
The public broadcasting of terrorist acts, such as killings, and heritage destruction
Name on country that The Silk Road passed through
China, India, Iran, Turkey, Syria, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan
Name one way museums can make their collections accessible to people worldwide
By creating online databases and virtual tours
In an OMCAPRU table, what type of things are you looking for in sections PR?
The Perspective and Reliability of a source
This archaeologist, known for his systematic excavation methods, conducted extensive digs at Troy in the late 19th century.
Wilhelm Dorpfeld
What is the name of Queen Zenobia’s husband?
Lucius Septimus Odaenathus
How did the Silk Road get its name?
From the valuable silk that was traded along the routes
What impact does looting have on archaeological sites?
It destroys the site's context and reduces its historical value
What is the purpose of assessing the usefulness of a source?
To determine its reliability, relevance, and contribution to understanding a historical topic or question.
This type of fortification, found in the archaeological layers of Troy, indicates the city was heavily fortified during the Late Bronze Age.
The Casemate Wall
What is the name of Queen Zenobia’s son?
Vaballathus
Name one type of luxury good, besides silk, that was traded on the Silk Road
Spices, precious metals and gems, porcelain, ivory
Name one international organisation that fights against the illegal trade of antiquities
UNESCO
Name three types of primary sources
Architecture (buildings, temples, palaces); Artefacts (tools, weapons, pottery); coins and currency; inscriptions and writing; tomb paintings and murals; legal documents and contracts