Stage 18--Culture

Question 1

What city replaced Alexandria as the world's leading glassmaker in the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Venice

Question 2

Whom was the Caesareum originally intended to honor?

Accepted Answer

Antony

Question 3

Which of these was a Wonder of the Ancient World?

Accepted Answer

Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Pharos Lighthouse

Question 4

Which method of glass-making was discovered in the 1st Century BC?

Accepted Answer

blowing

Question 5

What was a major industry in Alexandria?

Accepted Answer

glass making

Question 6

What was the name of the lighthouse in Alexandria's harbor?

Accepted Answer

Pharos

Question 7

Who ruled Egypt after the Persians?

Accepted Answer

Greeks

Question 8

What river flooded annually and provided nourishment for Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Nile

Question 9

What is the natural color of glass?

Accepted Answer

blue-green

Question 10

Which of these were Alexandrian sites for higher education?

Accepted Answer

The Library, The Museum

Question 11

During the Roman rule of Egypt, what was Rome's primary concern for Egypt?

Accepted Answer

importing its grain

Question 12

Who was the Roman emperor who annexed Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Augustus

Question 13

Which is NOT an ingredient for glass production?

Accepted Answer

cement

Question 14

Which general retained control of Alexandria after Alexander's death?

Accepted Answer

Ptolemy

Question 15

Where are "Cleopatra's Needles" found today?

Accepted Answer

New York, London

Question 16

When was Alexandria founded?

Accepted Answer

331 BC

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