Fun Facts about Ancient World History

How many wives did Henry VIII have?

What in New York City's Central Park is known as the "needle" of what Ptolemaic Egyptian queen?

The Great Pyramid was built as a tomb for which pharaoh?

How long was Charlemange in power?

This ruler tried to create an elixir of life (that might have contained mercury!)

Ancient Roman cities were covered in what?

This ancient toy was first invented by the Greeks

This warrior was burned at the stake at the age of 19

Which Roman holiday celebrated in December was both a celebration of the agricultural god Saturn?

How many rules are written in the Code of Hammurabi?

Which ancient ruler wanted to appoint his pet horse as a senator, but was assassinated before he could make it happen?

This toy was originally used measure distances in ancient China

This famous artist was commissioned by the ruler of Florence to create a snowman in his yard.

Many people believe he made up the majority of his story

In 1294, which pope resigned after just five months to return to his life as a hermit

Which ancient civilization is known for eating dinner while laying on their sides?

What city is known as the “Birthplace of Democracy”?

Which of these was a real city in Ancient Egypt?

Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and devastated which two Roman cities?