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Epic Tales of Old: Ancient History Films Quiz

Description: Welcome to the Epic Tales of Old: Ancient History Films Quiz! This quiz will test your knowledge of classic and modern films that bring to life the stories of ancient civilizations and historical events. From epic battles to legendary heroes, these films offer a glimpse into the past and explore the timeless themes of love, courage, and sacrifice.
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In the 2000 film Gladiator, what is the name of the Roman general who is betrayed by his ambitious son and forced to become a gladiator?

  1. Commodus

  2. Maximus Decimus Meridius

  3. Marcus Aurelius

  4. Lucius Verus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maximus Decimus Meridius, played by Russell Crowe, is the protagonist of the film. He is a loyal general who is betrayed by Commodus, the son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

Which epic 1959 film tells the story of Moses, the Hebrew prophet who led his people out of slavery in Egypt?

  1. The Ten Commandments

  2. Ben-Hur

  3. Spartacus

  4. Lawrence of Arabia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ten Commandments, directed by Cecil B. DeMille, is a classic film that depicts the biblical story of Moses and the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.

In the 1963 film Cleopatra, Elizabeth Taylor portrays the legendary Egyptian queen. Who plays the role of Mark Antony, her Roman lover?

  1. Richard Burton

  2. Rex Harrison

  3. Stephen Boyd

  4. Peter Ustinov


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Richard Burton co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra, playing the role of Mark Antony, the Roman general and politician who had a passionate love affair with Cleopatra.

Which 1959 historical drama film, directed by William Wyler, tells the story of a Jewish prince who becomes a slave in ancient Egypt and eventually leads a revolt against the pharaoh?

  1. The Ten Commandments

  2. Ben-Hur

  3. Spartacus

  4. Lawrence of Arabia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ben-Hur, starring Charlton Heston, is a classic film that depicts the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who is enslaved by the Romans and later seeks revenge.

In the 2004 film Troy, Brad Pitt plays the role of Achilles, a legendary Greek warrior. Who portrays King Priam, the ruler of Troy?

  1. Peter O'Toole

  2. Sean Bean

  3. Eric Bana

  4. Orlando Bloom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Peter O'Toole played the role of King Priam, the wise and venerable ruler of Troy, in the 2004 film Troy.

Which 1960 epic historical drama film, directed by Stanley Kubrick, depicts the life of the Roman general and politician Spartacus, who led a slave rebellion against the Roman Republic?

  1. The Ten Commandments

  2. Ben-Hur

  3. Spartacus

  4. Lawrence of Arabia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Spartacus, starring Kirk Douglas in the title role, is a classic film that tells the story of the slave rebellion led by Spartacus against the Roman Republic.

In the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia, Peter O'Toole plays the role of T.E. Lawrence, a British officer who helps lead the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Who portrays Sherif Ali, the leader of the Arab forces?

  1. Omar Sharif

  2. Alec Guinness

  3. Anthony Quinn

  4. Jack Hawkins


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Omar Sharif played the role of Sherif Ali, the leader of the Arab forces, in Lawrence of Arabia.

Which 1956 epic historical drama film, directed by Cecil B. DeMille, tells the story of the Ten Commandments given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai?

  1. The Ten Commandments

  2. Ben-Hur

  3. Spartacus

  4. Lawrence of Arabia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ten Commandments, starring Charlton Heston as Moses, is a classic film that depicts the biblical story of Moses and the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.

In the 2000 film Gladiator, what is the name of the Roman emperor who is killed by his son Commodus and whose death sets the stage for the rise of Maximus?

  1. Commodus

  2. Maximus Decimus Meridius

  3. Marcus Aurelius

  4. Lucius Verus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Marcus Aurelius, played by Richard Harris, is the Roman emperor who is killed by his son Commodus in the film Gladiator.

Which 1963 film, directed by David Lean, tells the epic story of the British officer T.E. Lawrence, who helps lead the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I?

  1. The Ten Commandments

  2. Ben-Hur

  3. Spartacus

  4. Lawrence of Arabia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lawrence of Arabia, starring Peter O'Toole in the title role, is a classic film that depicts the life of T.E. Lawrence and his involvement in the Arab Revolt.

In the 1959 film Ben-Hur, Charlton Heston plays the role of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who is enslaved by the Romans. Who portrays Messala, the Roman tribune who is Ben-Hur's childhood friend and later his enemy?

  1. Stephen Boyd

  2. Jack Hawkins

  3. Hugh Griffith

  4. Marlon Brando


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stephen Boyd played the role of Messala, the Roman tribune who is Ben-Hur's childhood friend and later his enemy, in the film Ben-Hur.

Which 1960 film, directed by Stanley Kubrick, tells the story of the Roman general and politician Spartacus, who led a slave rebellion against the Roman Republic?

  1. The Ten Commandments

  2. Ben-Hur

  3. Spartacus

  4. Lawrence of Arabia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Spartacus, starring Kirk Douglas in the title role, is a classic film that tells the story of the slave rebellion led by Spartacus against the Roman Republic.

In the 2004 film Troy, Brad Pitt plays the role of Achilles, a legendary Greek warrior. Who portrays Hector, the Trojan prince and Achilles' greatest adversary?

  1. Eric Bana

  2. Sean Bean

  3. Peter O'Toole

  4. Orlando Bloom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eric Bana played the role of Hector, the Trojan prince and Achilles' greatest adversary, in the 2004 film Troy.

Which 1962 film, directed by David Lean, tells the epic story of the British officer T.E. Lawrence, who helps lead the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I?

  1. The Ten Commandments

  2. Ben-Hur

  3. Spartacus

  4. Lawrence of Arabia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lawrence of Arabia, starring Peter O'Toole in the title role, is a classic film that depicts the life of T.E. Lawrence and his involvement in the Arab Revolt.

In the 1956 film The Ten Commandments, Charlton Heston plays the role of Moses, the Hebrew prophet who led his people out of slavery in Egypt. Who portrays Pharaoh Ramses II, the Egyptian ruler who enslaves the Israelites?

  1. Yul Brynner

  2. Edward G. Robinson

  3. Anne Baxter

  4. John Derek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yul Brynner played the role of Pharaoh Ramses II, the Egyptian ruler who enslaves the Israelites, in the film The Ten Commandments.

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