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Quiz about Mediterranean World of Antiquity
Quiz about Mediterranean World of Antiquity

Mediterranean World of Antiquity Quiz


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A multiple-choice quiz by the_villain. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
the_villain
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
271,815
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
3356
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 109 (7/10), Guest 80 (7/10), Guest 31 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where are Homer's "Pillars of Herakles?" Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Where was King Minos' palace? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. There is no historical evidence for the Trojan War.


Question 4 of 10
4. According to the Bible, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and into ...? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 586 BC, who was the first king to capture Jerusalem? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the name of the Greek naval commander who defeated Xerxes at the Battle of Salamis? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where did Alexander the Great die? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was Rome's opponent in the Punic Wars? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Augustus Caesar demanded that his subjects worship him as a divinity.


Question 10 of 10
10. Who wrote the Aeneid? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where are Homer's "Pillars of Herakles?"

Answer: Between Spain and Morocco

According to Homer, the lost city of Atlantis is supposedly "beyond the Pillars of Hercules."
2. Where was King Minos' palace?

Answer: Knossos, Crete

According to Homer, King Minos was the son of Zeus and Europa. He is also credited with building the first great navy of the Mediterranean.
3. There is no historical evidence for the Trojan War.

Answer: False

There are many ancient records describing large Mycenaen military campaigns to Asia Minor, and the archeological remains of what we now believe to be Troy suggest a violent ending.
4. According to the Bible, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and into ...?

Answer: Sinai

This story can be found in the Book of Exodus.
5. In 586 BC, who was the first king to capture Jerusalem?

Answer: Nebuchadnezzar

The capture of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, took place around 586 BC. This story can also be found in the Book of Daniel.
6. What was the name of the Greek naval commander who defeated Xerxes at the Battle of Salamis?

Answer: Themistocles

Although outnumbered 378-600, the nimble Greek triremes proved too swift and crafty for the slow and heavy persian galleys. The Greeks sunk almost half of Xerxes ships while only losing 40 of their own.
7. Where did Alexander the Great die?

Answer: Babylon

Alexander the Great's death at 32 spelled an end to the empire he created.
8. Who was Rome's opponent in the Punic Wars?

Answer: Carthage

There were three Punic Wars. The last one ended with the destruction of Carthage in 146 BC.
9. Augustus Caesar demanded that his subjects worship him as a divinity.

Answer: False

Although he did not accept divine honors during his lifetime, he was deified after his death and a state cult was dedicated to his worship.
10. Who wrote the Aeneid?

Answer: Virgil

The Aeneid places the history of Rome in line with the epic Greek tradition. Its hero, the Trojan Aeneas, represents the ideal Roman citizen, full of civic duty and glory.
Source: Author the_villain

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