Myths, Legends, and History: Ancient History Films Quiz
Myths, Legends, and History: Ancient History Films Quiz
Questions
In the 2004 film Troy, what was the name of the Trojan prince who fell in love with Helen of Sparta?
- Hector
- Paris
- Agamemnon
- Achilles
Which 1959 film tells the story of the Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed by the emperor Commodus and seeks revenge?
- Spartacus
- Ben-Hur
- Gladiator
- The Ten Commandments
In the 1963 film Cleopatra, who played the title role of the Egyptian queen?
- Audrey Hepburn
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Sophia Loren
- Grace Kelly
Which 1956 film tells the story of Moses, who leads the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
- The Ten Commandments
- Ben-Hur
- Spartacus
- Gladiator
In the 2006 film 300, what was the name of the Spartan king who led the 300 Spartans against the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae?
- Leonidas
- Xerxes
- Darius
- Alexander the Great
Which 1997 film tells the story of the ancient Egyptian queen Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt as a pharaoh for over 20 years?
- Cleopatra
- The Ten Commandments
- Gladiator
- Hatshepsut
In the 2014 film Exodus: Gods and Kings, who played the role of Moses?
- Christian Bale
- Joel Edgerton
- Aaron Paul
- Sigourney Weaver
Which 1964 film tells the story of the Roman emperor Nero, who is known for his cruelty and extravagance?
- Spartacus
- Ben-Hur
- Gladiator
- The Fall of the Roman Empire
In the 2002 film Alexander, who played the role of Alexander the Great?
- Colin Farrell
- Angelina Jolie
- Jared Leto
- Anthony Hopkins
Which 1959 film tells the story of the Roman slave Spartacus, who leads a rebellion against the Roman Republic?
- Spartacus
- Ben-Hur
- Gladiator
- The Ten Commandments
In the 2016 film Gods of Egypt, who played the role of the Egyptian god Horus?
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
- Gerard Butler
- Brenton Thwaites
- Rufus Sewell
Which 1953 film tells the story of the Persian king Xerxes, who invades Greece with a massive army?
- Spartacus
- Ben-Hur
- Gladiator
- The Ten Commandments
In the 2014 film Pompeii, who played the role of Milo, a slave who falls in love with Cassia, the daughter of a wealthy merchant?
- Kit Harington
- Emily Browning
- Carrie-Anne Moss
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Which 1961 film tells the story of the Roman emperor Caligula, who is known for his cruelty and depravity?
- Spartacus
- Ben-Hur
- Gladiator
- Caligula
In the 2007 film 300: Rise of an Empire, who played the role of Themistocles, the Athenian general who led the Greek forces against the Persian navy at the Battle of Salamis?
- Sullivan Stapleton
- Eva Green
- Lena Headey
- Rodrigo Santoro