Persepolis Jamie
This place was founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., this ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire was known for its impressive gate called the ‘Gate of All Nations’ and its grand palaces
What is persepolis
In what year, on November 26 did the British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter discover the tomb of Tutankhamun
When was 1922
The person who destroyed the city of Persepolis in 330BC
Who was Alexander the Great
Women were made to marry at a certain age due to planned marriage
How old is 14-15
The primary sphere of citizen women was what?
What is the domestic sphere?
This was an ancient system of writing used in the ancient middle
What is Cuneiform
At the age of 19 King Tutankhamun died- what year did this tragedy take place
When was 1324BC
The center for receptions and festivals throughout the Persian empire
what was Persepolis
The festival dedicated to honour Demeter in various parts of Greece
What was the Thesmophoria
A goddess with a festival where only women participated is who?
Who is Bona Dea?
This was built and designed by both Darius the Great and Xerxes I
What is the Apadana
The mummy of Tutankhamun was found in terrible condition and stuck to the base of the coffin because of what
What is Resin
The main entrance point of the city of Persepolis, built by Xerxes
What where the Stairs of All Nations
A Roman business entrepreneur and priestess
Who was Eumachia
A primary way women gained financial independence was what?
What is prostitution?
This place was though to hold great significance as the national shrine, and the setting for royal coronation ceremonies
What is Pasargadae
Tutankhamun's funeral procession was depicted on what wall in the burial chamber
What is the East Wall
A gate to the city of Persepolis, protected by statures of Bulls.
What is the gate of all nations
A high priestess who served in the sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo
What is the delphic oracle
Historians know women had financial independence through what role/profession?
What is patronesses?
What showcases the cultures and festivals in Persepolis to the highest extent
What is the eastern staircase
Due to Howard Carter's meticulous care for detail when recording Tutankhamun tomb's contents, it took how long for the tomb to be fully cleared out.
How long is 10 years
Named after a king of Peria. Known as Hadis in Persian, and has been left badly damaged.
The Palace of Xerxes
The ritual sacrifice of this person's sanity almost broke the jeopardy quiz task but explains why we all love ancient history
Who is Riley?
The primary role model for ancient Roman women was who?
Who was Lucretia?