A Grand Miscellany : I

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1. The public baths were an important part of Roman life. Who wasn't allowed in there at night? Children Women Left handers Animals

2. Ancient Egyptians wore wigs in place of sun hats. What were they made of? Slaves' hair Sheep wool Cats hair Emperors' hair

3. To show they ruled both parts of Egypt, what did Pharaohs wear? Double-edged swords Double rings Double necklaces Double crowns

4. What did girls in medieval Spain put in their mouths to avoid unwanted kisses? Spiders Bees Hot peppers Toothpicks

5. Built 2500 years ago, the huge Cloaca Maxima is still used in Rome. What is it? Highway A sewer Stadium Subway

6. What were believed to encourage immoral behavior in the Renaissance? Buttons Bows Pearls Diamonds

7. When Priests held banquets in ancient Egypt, what unusual 'guest' did the guest list include? Cats Geese Mummies Crocodiles

8. Plato the Greek philosopher was also an Olypmpic athlete. What was his specialty? Javelin Wrestling Running High jump

9. One African tribe used to present each new Monarch with the same symbol of power. What was it? Feather Bowl of water Rats tail Fly swatter

10. Alexander the Great conquered a huge empire in Africa, Asia and Europe. How old was he when he died? 17 37 29 33

11. What was India's famous Taj Mahal built for? A tomb A temple A palace A storage area

12. What did Egyptians mummy-makers wash the insides of corpses with? Rose water Wine Tea Nothing

13. If you were caught drinking this liquid in 16th-century Turkey, you could be executed. What was it? Carbonated water Water Tea Coffee

14. The Church in Spain once called this drink 'Satan's beverage.' What was it? Wine Water Coffee Hot chocolate

15. Who built the first light house? Greeks Egyptians Romans Inuit

16. Two years after she was murdered in 1355, what did Inez de Castro become? A mummy A ghost A Queen A saint

17. How old did the average Neanderthal live to be? 10 40 30 20

18. What did the ancient Egyptians prescribe beer as remedy for? Measles Acne Hemorrhoids Scurvy

19. Before napkins were invented, what did people wipe their mouth with at the table? Their clothes The tablecloth Their hand Fur

20. Digging into early Etruscan tombs, what did archeologist find? Artificial hearts Fake fingernails False teeth Wigs