Ancient Egypt
What was the title given to the ruler of Ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
What country today was home to the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta?
Greece
What was the capital city of the Roman Empire?
Rome
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian board game played with pieces on a board?
Senet
I am a huge stone structure in Egypt. I have a square base and four triangular sides. What am I?
Pyramid
What river was important for farming and daily life in Ancient Egypt?
River Nile
Which Greek city-state was famous for its strong army and military training?
Sparta
What language did the ancient Romans speak?
Latin
What sporting event began in Ancient Greece and is still held today?
Olympic Games
I am a heavily armed soldier in Ancient Greece. I carried a large round shield and a long spear. Who am I?
Hoplite
What was the ancient Egyptian writing system that used pictures and symbols called?
Hieroglyphs
What was the name of the high hill in Athens where important temples were built?
Acropolis
What was the name of the famous Roman building where gladiators fought?
Colosseum
What type of transport helped seaside holidays become more popular in the 19th century?
Trains / Railways
I am a famous amphitheatre in Ancient Rome. Thousands of spectators, including Roman emperors, came to watch gladiator fights and other public entertainment. What am I?
Colosseum.
Why did ancient Egyptians mummify dead bodies?
To preserve the body for the afterlife.
In which Greek city were the ancient Olympic Games held?
Olympia
What were the two main social classes in Ancient Roman society?
Patricians and Plebeians.
What were cabinets of curiosity used for in the past?
To collect and display interesting or unusual objects.
I am a famous Roman leader. I conquered Gaul and was assassinated in 44 BCE. Who am I?
Julius Caesar
What was the purpose of building large pyramids, such as the Great Pyramid of Giza?
To serve as tombs for pharaohs.
What was one important difference between life in Athens and Sparta?
Athens focused more on education, arts and democracy, while Sparta focused on military training and discipline.
What was the Senate's role during the Roman Republic?
To advise leaders and influence government decisions.
Why did people in the past visit seaside towns for holidays, especially during the Victorian era?
They believed that fresh sea air and seawater were good for their health.
I was an important writing material in Ancient Egypt. Skilled workers made me by cutting, arranging and pressing thin strips from a plant. Scribes used me to record important information, religious texts and official documents. What am I?
Papyrus.