Apocalypto, Mayans are seen to hold mass sacrifices

Mayans held the odd sacrifice but not on such a scale

What is wrong with this scene from Gladiator?

There is no evidence that Emperor's used thumbs down

Would Braveheart's William Wallace have worn a Kilt?

No, Kilts were not usually worn until about 300 years later

What is incongruous about Elizabeth?

In 1585, Queen Elizabeth was 52 not 36 like Blanchett

In 300 Gorgo, Queen of Sparta says "Because we are the only ones who give birth to real men"

This is believed to be a quote by the real Queen Gorgo

In Gladiator, Roman officers commanded archers to "fire". What is wrong with this?

The term "fire" is anachronistic

What is incongruous about this image?

Spartans went to war in armour not just speedos

300, in regards to Spartan training, showing a young boy hunting in the mountains alone

This is historically inaccurate - they hunted in groups

Which of the following is true about Hotel Rwanda?

Some people allege Rusesabagina exhorted money from them

What is a little incongruous about this picture?

Vietnam is hot and humid - his hair would NOT look like that

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1
Apocalypto, Mayans are seen to hold mass sacrifices
Mayans held the odd sacrifice but not on such a scale
Nobody watched sacrifices
There is no evidence the Mayans held sacrifices
This is historically accurate
2
What is wrong with this scene from Gladiator?
Nothing!
They always smiled
There is no evidence that Emperor's used thumbs down
There is no evidence that they wore laurel wreaths
3
Would Braveheart's William Wallace have worn a Kilt?
No, Kilts were not usually worn until about 300 years later
Only female Scots wore Kilts
Kilts are actually Irish
Yes, of course. How very Scottish of him
4
What is incongruous about Elizabeth?
There was no Queen Elizabeth
In 1585, Queen Elizabeth was only a child
Queen Elzabeth had brown hair
In 1585, Queen Elizabeth was 52 not 36 like Blanchett
5
In 300 Gorgo, Queen of Sparta says "Because we are the only ones who give birth to real men"
This is believed to be a quote by the real Queen Gorgo
This is made-up. Women never spoke like this in Sparta
The real Queen of Sparta was named Georgia
There was no such Queen Gorgo
6
In Gladiator, Roman officers commanded archers to "fire". What is wrong with this?
The term "fire" is anachronistic
Nothing!
It's funny because there is fire and they say fire
Archer's fired when they wanted to
7
What is incongruous about this image?
Spartans went to war in armour not just speedos
They usually carried more weapons
Spartans were always fully clothed
This is historically accurate
8
300, in regards to Spartan training, showing a young boy hunting in the mountains alone
This is inaccurate - they didn't live in the mountains
This is historically inaccurate - they hunted in groups
This is inaccurate. They hunted when they were adults
This is historically accurate
9
Which of the following is true about Hotel Rwanda?
Rusesabagina never existed
Some people allege Rusesabagina exhorted money from them
10
What is a little incongruous about this picture?
Soldiers weren't allowed to smoke in Vietnam
Red is NOT camoflauge
His headband is silly
Vietnam is hot and humid - his hair would NOT look like that

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