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Can You Survive a Time-Travel Adventure to the Ancient Civilizations?

Have you dreamt about time-travelling back to ancient times? Let’s imagine that actually happens, somehow. Do you have enough knowledge to survive? Every minor mistake could cost your life in those dark times, so better be prepared…

How was the ancient city of Troy conquered?

  1. The Spartan king's wife opened the gates during the night

  2. The Trojans surrendered after Achilless defated Hector in a one-to-one fight

  3. A squad of Greek soldiers hidden in a gigantic wooden horse opened the gates

Greeks pretended to leave after secreting a squad of soldiers in a gigantic wooden horse monument, which the Trojans brought inside the walls. In the dead of night they exited the horse and opened the gates to the Achaeans nearby. Troy was burned and the population slaughtered, although many had other fates... Meaning you better not be there when that happens!

What purpose did the MUMMIES serve in Ancient Egypt?

  1. A way to preserve the body so it can be used in the afterlife.

  2. To prepare the body for its inevitable revival

  3. A way to honor the dead, similar to modern-day monument.

The purpose of mummification was to keep the body intact so it could be transported to a spiritual afterlife.

Which two Ancient civilizations had the longest military conflict?

  1. Rome and the Gallic tribes

  2. Rome and Carthage

  3. Sparta and Persia

  4. Egypt and Nubia

  5. Rome and Persia

  6. China and the Mongol Empire

The wars between Romans and Persians lasted about 721 years, the longest conflict in human history.

Where is the place to be if you are an ancient... cat?

  1. China

  2. Greece

  3. Egypt

  4. The British Isles

  5. Rome

  6. India

The Ancient Egyptians held cats in the highest esteem, the penalties for injuring or killing a cat were severe. They worshipped a Cat Goddess, often represented as half feline, half woman, whom they called Bastet.

Watching which TV show has the highest potential to increase your Ancient History knowledge?

  1. Rome (2005–2007)

  2. Outlander (2014– )

  3. The Borgias (2011–2013)

  4. The Originals (2013–2018)

  5. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)

  6. Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)

A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.

Walking Victim

I'm sorry, but there is no doubt here - you won't make a good time tourist. Nobody stops you from having such fantasies, but you might want to read some history books or at least watch some movies before visiting (or most likely, considering to visit) either of the great ancient civilization during their peak.

Not the Greatest Time Traveller

.... But you do have a pretty good chance to survive at least for a while in any of the ancient civilizations. Prepare for the adventure of your life! And pray for luck.. You'd need it.

Senator

You're going to do great if you manage to spawn in an ancient civilization! There's a great chance you'd have the time of your life and even make a career as a politician!

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