Jaguars Class Christmas Quiz! Monday 19th December 2016
Round 1: The Romans
1. What does an archaeologist do? Dig up the ground, find clues about the past and work out what they mean. Write books about the past. Dig up the ground, so that it is clear and ready to build on.
2. Why was Rome given this name? The Emperor decided that this was the best name for the capital city. The legend says that Romulus and Remus had a fight. Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself. Rome means ‘middle of the country’ in Latin.
3. How many Roman Gods and Goddesses were there altogether? 15 20 12
4. Which order did Romans visit the rooms of a Roman Bath House in? Frigidarium (cold) then the tepidarium (warm) and finally the caldarium (hot). Caldarium (hot) then the tepidarium (warm) and finally the frigidarium (cold). Tepidarium (warm) then the caldarium (hot) and finally the frigidarium (cold).
5. What was the leader of a group of 100 soldiers called? A commander A centurion A legionary
6. What do the zigzags on a Roman soldier’s shield represent? It represents the lightning bolt which was the symbol for Jupiter: King of the Gods. It represents the strength of the soldiers in the army. It represents the straight lines soldiers marched in.
7. What does the word ‘Empire’ mean? A group of countries ruled by one person called an Emperor. A group of countries that have been bought by a rich person, called an Emperor. A group of countries that are not separated by the sea.
8. Who was the Emperor of Rome in 43AD when the Romans conquered Britain? Emperor Nero Emperor Claudius Emperor Caesar
9. Which gladiator would stand the best chance of surviving? Retiarii (They had a trident, net and dagger. Sometimes armour too). Hoplomachi (They had full armour, a shield and a sword). Saggitarii (They rode a horse and had a bow and arrows).
10. What are these numbers in Roman numerals? I V X XII 1, 3, 5 and 7. 1, 5, 10 and 12. 1, 10, 20 and 22.
Answers for Round 1 1. a) Dig up the ground, find clues about the past and work out what they mean. 2. b) The legend says that Romulus and Remus had a fight. Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself. 3. c) 12 4. c) Tepidarium (warm) then the caldarium (hot) and finally the frigidarium (cold). 5. b) A centurion 6. a) It represents the lightning bolt which was the symbol for Jupiter: King of the Gods. 7. a) A group of countries ruled by one person called an Emperor. 8. b) Emperor Claudius 9. b) Hoplomachi (They had full armour, a shield and a sword). 10. b) 1, 5, 10 and 12.
Round 2: Science
1. Which bones protect your heart and lungs? Ribs / rib cage Skull Pelvis
2. Which type of joint allows you to move your shoulder? Fixed joint Ball and socket joint Hinge joint
3. Which is the only muscle in your body that NEVER stops working even when you are asleep? Your brain Your tongue Your heart
4. What is an exoskeleton? An extra strong skeleton. An outside skeleton. An animal’s skeleton.
5. What happens to our bodies when we exercise? Our heartbeat gets faster, we breathe faster and our body temperature gets higher. Our heartbeat, breathing and temperature stay the same. Our heartbeat gets slower, we breathe slower and our temperature gets lower.
6. Where do fossils come from? Rocks Animal skeletons The sea
7. Which type of rock comes from a volcanic eruption? Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic
8. What makes limestone turn into marble? Heat Pressure Heat and pressure
9. What is the Mohs Scale used for? Working out which rock is the best Finding out which rock is the hardest Finding out which rock is the most expensive
10. Where can you find rock? Under land but not under the sea Anywhere on Earth, if you dig down deep enough.
Answers for Round 2 6. b) Animal skeletons 7. a) Igneous a) Ribs/ rib cage b) Ball and socket joint c) Your heart b) An outside skeleton a) Our heartbeat gets faster, we breathe faster and our body temperature gets higher. 6. b) Animal skeletons 7. a) Igneous 8. c) Heat and pressure 9. b) Working out which rock is the hardest. 10. c) Anywhere on Earth, if you dig down deep enough.