Ancient World History Double Jeopardy

1. Ancient World History Double Jeopardy Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

2. “King” was an ugly word for the Ancient Romans… In fact, the founders of the Republic vowed never to have a king after they drove out these people in B.C.E. 509. Rome: The Republic – 20 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

3. It was a constant struggle for rights and fair representation in the Roman Republic for this social class, made up of farmers, artisans, merchants and traders… heck, Tiberius and Gaius died in their service! Rome: The Republic – 40 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

4. The Roman Republic grew in size and power from 264 – 146 B.C.E. as a result of a series of wars with this North African civilization… Hmm… was this a “good” thing? Rome: The Republic – 60 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

5. With immense wealth, grain, and slaves pouring into the republic after the Punic Wars, one would think that this was a good thing for Rome… but was it? Scholars of ancient history would tell you that the common Roman, the farmer, was hurt by this early imperialism, while the wealthy Roman elite amassed huge estates called these. Rome: The Republic – 80 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

6. Pompey the Great became fearful of Julius Caesar and his army after Caesar conquered this Western European territory. As it turned out, Pompey should have been fearful. Rome: The Republic – 100 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

7. Under his rule, the Republic came to an end and the Empire was born. He ruled from c.31 B.C.E. to C.E. 14. Although he made economic reforms and instituted a policy of bread and circuses, some historians argue that this grandnephew of Caesar’s may have sewn the seeds for the discontent that was prevalent following the Pax Romana. Rome: The Empire – 20 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

8. He was the last of the “Good Emperors,” a philosopher emperor who extended Rome to its greatest size around the year C.E. 180. Rome: The Empire – 40 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

9. *DAILY DOUBLE* During the empire, the previously predominantly polytheistic Romans faced challenges from, and subsequently persecuted, thesetwo monotheistic faiths originating in the eastern reaches of the Empire in the Judea province. Rome: The Empire – 60 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

10. During the Empire, this legislative body, one of the cornerstones of the Roman Republic, diminished in its capacity to get anything of substance accomplished, and in reality, held little power compared to the emperor. Rome: The Empire – 80 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

11. Theatres, gymnasiums, bakeries, oh my! The excavation of this imperial city of luxury, situated on the Bay of Naples and destroyed by a volcanic eruption in C.E. 79, has given researchers and historians alike a wonderful look into many aspects of Roman daily life. Rome: The Empire – 100 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

12. In order to deal with the challenges of governing a huge empire that was facing economic, political, and social problems, this emperor decided to divide the empire into Eastern and Western halves in C.E. 284. Rome: The Decline and Fall – 20 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

13. Despite persecution by prior emperors, this early-4th century C.E. emperor took steps to grant tolerance to the Empire’s Christian population. (It was Theodosius who would later make Christianity the official state religion.) Rome: The Decline and Fall – 40 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

14. It was Germanic tribes who eventually ran amuck in the Western Roman Empire, wreaking havoc wherever they went; however, the first incursions by Germanic tribesmen were not designed to topple Rome, but rather to escape this nomadic group, hailing from central Asia. Rome: The Decline and Fall – 60 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

15. One reason for the decline and fall of the Empire identified by historians is the fact that, by the time of the later Empire, many of Rome’s soldiers were not native Romans, loyal to Rome, but rather these, foreign soldiers hired for pay. Rome: The Decline and Fall – 80 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

16. Although Odoacer would eventually be the Germanic leader to “end” the Western Roman Empire, it was this general of the Visigoths who sacked the city of Rome in C.E. 410. Rome: The Decline and Fall – 100 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

17. Don’t break a vase around this guy… that is unless you like a battle axe through the dome piece. In addition to conquering the former province of Gaul and being the first Frankish leader to convert to Christianity, it is rumored that this Merovingian could really hold a grudge. Let’s Be Frank… – 20 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

18. Crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by Pope Leo III on Christmas Day, C.E. 800, this Carolingian ruler briefly united nearly all of Western Europe, partly by establishing local schools, appointing local rulers, and continually fighting enemies on the fringes of his empire such as the Muslims, Avars, Slavs, Saxons, and Lombards. Let’s Be Frank… – 40 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

19. Call it Aachen; call it Aix-la-Chapelle… regardless of what you call it, it was the court from which this “great” leader sought to revive the glory of Rome. Let’s Be Frank… – 60 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

20. The Germanic tribes that inhabited Europe after the “fall” of Rome lacked cities and these. … I mean come on… can’t someone introduce these people to Hammurabi? Let’s Be Frank… – 80 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

21. Who knows what Europe would be like today if, in C.E. 732, this Frankish leader didn’t repulse the Muslim advance at the Battle of Tours. Let’s Be Frank… – 100 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

22. With regard to Feudalism, you were either a Lord, or this… someone who pledged service and loyalty to the greater lord in return for land and protection… actually, come to think of it… sometimes you were both! You Scratch… – 20 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

23. *DOUBLE JEOPARDY* Landless? Hopeless? Scared out of your pants by threat of Viking, Muslim or Magyar invasion? I have just the deal for you! Enter into a Feudal Contract with me, the local lord, and I’ll give you one of these, an estate! You Scratch… – 40 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

24. Henry just turned 7 years old. He is from an aristocratic family, and as a result, there’s no cake at this party; rather, Henry received a horse which he will proceed to ride to his father’s lord’s castle in preparation to become one of these mounted warriors of the middle ages. You Scratch… – 60 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

25. Ok… so I can’t leave without your permission, but you also can’t kick me off of your land. I’m not a slave, but I’m still not free. Furthermore, If you sell the manor, I go along with it… like property. Life is tough being a ___________. You Scratch… – 80 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2

26. Take note guys… it was during the middle ages that this code of conduct developed that stressed loyalty, bravery, adherence to one’s word, as well as placing women on a pedestal. You Scratch… – 100 points Ancient World History Jeopardy Rd. 2