Did You Know?!?!

Question 1

In ancient Japan, the elite soldiers of the shogun were called

Accepted Answer

samurai

Question 2

What happened to you if you insulted the Inca people, cursed their gods or committed a murder?

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You were thrown off a mountain.

Question 3

Which animal did Hannibal take while crossing the narrow passageways up the Alps mountains.

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elephants

Question 4

Which planet is named for the Roman god of war?

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Mars

Question 5

What type of clothing did the ancient Greek olympians wear?

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nothing

Question 6

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are all named after

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famous Renaissance artists

Question 7

What children's nursery rhyme describes a plague known as the Black Death?

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Ring Around the Rosey

Question 8

During the Middle Ages (Medieval Times), tooth decay was thought to be caused by

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worms

Question 9

During the process of mummification, Egyptians removed the brain by

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sticking a hook up the nose to pull it out.

Question 10

What is the main ingredient in haggis (a food commonly eaten in the Middle Ages)?

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sheep stomach

Question 11

What was Henry VIII's "parting gift" to 2 of his wives?

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a beheading

Question 12

What is the 1st known civilization?

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Mesopotamia

Question 13

A "moment" is actually a Medieval unit of time that is equal to

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1.5 seconds

Question 14

What did the ancient Egyptians believe was the most important organ in the body?

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heart

Question 15

Which Greek god's weapon was a trident?

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Poseidon

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