Ancient History

Question 1

1. was a legendary king of Rome, who founded the city after killing his brother, Remus.

Answer 1

Romulus

Question 2

2. was a Greek physician known as the “Father of Medicine.”

Answer 2

Hippocrates

Question 3

The modern distance race known as a marathon originated from the legend of a messenger named who ran 25
miles to deliver news of an Athenian victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon.

Answer 3

Pheidippides

Question 4

4. The Battle of was the earliest reliably recorded battle in history.

Answer 4

Kadesh

Question 5

5. The were a group of nine goddesses who represented inspiration and the arts.

Answer 5

Muses