Identifications

Question 1

Triremes

Answer 1

A war ship used by both the Persians and the Greeks. It was used in the battle of Salamis during the Persian wars. These ships had 3 banks of oars and were used to ram other ships during battle.

Question 2

The Original Great Wall of China

Answer 2

A structure built by the Chinese, used to keep the Mongols from invading their territory.

Question 3

Ziggurat

Answer 3

A structure found in the center of cities in Mesopotamia. Used as a temples and sometimes to store grain and other offerings to the gods.

Question 4

Pyramid

Answer 4

A tomb built to house the mummies of Egyptian Pharaohs, their families, and the belongings they wish to take to the afterlife.

Question 5

Hetairai

Answer 5

Wealthy prostitutes in Ancient Greece, often influential.

Question 6

Parthenon

Answer 6

A famous building built for Athena in Athens, Ancient Greece. Housed the Athena Parthenos and the Delian League Treasury.