Welcome, brave trivia Gladiator! You’re about to step into the Colosseum of knowledge, where only the bravest trivia warriors dare to tread. We hope you’ve donned your helmet of wisdom, strapped on your shield of curiosity, and are ready to unsheathe your sword of intellect! In this battleground, there’s no need for an actual Trojan Horse; your knowledge will be your secret weapon! So, whether you’re here to ‘Romage’ through ancient history, or ready to ‘Pharaoh’ exceptionally well in the quiz, Spart-an eye on the prize and conquer these questions like a true Alexander the ‘Smart’!
1. Who was the legendary Greek hero during the Siege of Troy?
2. Which battle marked the end of the Persian Wars in Ancient Greece in 479 BC?
3. Name the battle where Alexander the Great defeated Darius III of Persia?
4. Who was the Roman general at the Battle of Zama during the Second Punic War?
5. Which famous Carthaginian general crossed the Alps to invade Italy?
6. Which famous battle resulted in Julius Caesar famously saying “Veni, vidi, vici”?
7. Which city emerged as the dominant force in Greece after the Peloponnesian War?
8. Name a significant naval battle that took place during the Second Persian Invasion of Greece.
9. Who claimed victory at the Battle of Actium, marking the end of the Roman Republic?
10. Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in India?
11. Genghis Khan belonged to which Mongolian tribe before his rise to power?
13. Name the French king who led his army to victory at the Battle of Bouvines in the Hundred Years War?
14. Who led the Ottoman forces during the Siege of Constantinople in 1453?
15. What significant invention, first implemented in the Battle of Salsu, drastically impacted warfare during Ancient Korean battles?
16. Name the battle where David, as per the Bible, defeated Goliath.
17. Who was the famous Emperor during the Kalinga War in Ancient India?
18. Which ancient Chinese state emerged victorious at the end of the Warring States period?
19. Name the Battle that marked the end of the Kamakura Shogunate in Japan.
20. Who led the Aztecs to victory in the Battle of Otumba?
21. Who was the last Inca Emperor during their final battle against the Spanish Conquistadors?
22. Name the famous Viking leader who battled in the Siege of Paris in 885-886 AD.
23. Which African kingdom successfully resisted Roman expansion during the Battle of Adys?
24. Name the main formation used by the Greek Hoplites in battle.
25. Who was the legendary woman warrior said to have fought in the Trojan War?
26. Which military formation was commonly employed by the Roman legions during battle?
27. Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the chariot?
28. Which military engagement in 490 BC was the first Persian invasion of Greece?
29. Who was the notable female pharaoh who led Ancient Egypt during its most prosperous era?
30. Which King of Sparta led a small force against the Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae?
31. Who was the Egyptian pharaoh at the Battle of Kadesh, one of the earliest recorded battles in history?
32. Which legendary Celtic queen led a major uprising against occupying Roman forces?
33. Who was the commander of the Arab armies during the Battle of Yarmouk, a major battle during the Muslim conquests of the 7th Century?
34. The Battle of the Delta was a sea battle between the Egyptians and the Sea Peoples. Who was the pharaoh during this battle?
35. Name the famous battle of Robert the Bruce in the First War of Scottish Independence against England.
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