The Older Side of History

Answer these assorted ancient and medieval history questions within the time limit!
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Last updated: January 31, 2020
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Who was the Greek God of Strength?
Kratos
Which one of Alexander's "Diadochi" became ruler of Egypt after his death?
Ptolemy I Soter
To which of the 7 kings of Rome are the traditions of Roman religion owed?
Numa Pompilius
This Ancient Highway Traveled from Susa to Sardis and was the First in a Series of Empire Spanning Roads in Antiquity.
The Persian Royal Road
The Kingdom which Invented Coinage
Lydia
These Enemies of Egypt were the First to Field Chariots in Combat
The Hyksos
The First Nomadic Empire, this Eurasian Horse Culture was Around as Early as the 8th Century BCE
Scythia
This Pike was used by Alexander's Hoplites to Dominate Armies Across the Known World
Sarissa
Not Including Dogs, These were the First Animals to be Domesticated
Goats
Which Ancient Powerhouse Gave the World it's First Example of Paid Medical Leave for Employees of the State
Egypt
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This Man is Estimated to be the Richest Single Person in History
Mansa Musa
This Warrior Queen, Often the Subject of Artistic Media, Lead a Rebellion Against Roman Rule in What is Modern Day Britain
Boudica
This Openly Homosexual Roman Emperor is Famous for Strengthening Rome's Borders, Visiting Nearly Every Province in the Empire, and Bringing Beards into Fashion for the First Time
Hadrian
This Mediterranean Island Culture is Known for it's Multiple Palaces, Bull Jumping Religious Festivals, and Lack of a Standing Army
The Minoans
This "Second Founder of Rome" was the Greatest of Rome's Generals Until Scipio
Camillus
Arguably Rome's Greatest Ever General, Scipio was Given this Agnomen for His Victories Over Hannibal
Africanus
Who was the First Empire to Field True Cataphracts?
Parthia
The Word "Gaul" is Actually a Roman Term for Various Groups of People Living in Which Mountain Range?
The Swiss Alps
What was the Name of Alexander's Horse for Whom Multiple Cities in Antiquity were Named?
Bucephalus
This Temple Opened by Numa, the Second King of Rome, Only Kept it's Doors Open in Times of War
The Temple of Janus
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