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Ancient Trade and Commerce: Ancient History Films Trivia

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In the film 'Agora', which ancient city serves as the backdrop for the story of astronomer and philosopher Hypatia?

  1. Athens

  2. Alexandria

  3. Rome

  4. Constantinople


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The film 'Agora' is set in the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria, known for its renowned library and center of learning.

Which film depicts the epic journey of Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant and explorer, as he travels along the Silk Road to the court of Kublai Khan?

  1. The Road to El Dorado

  2. Marco Polo: The Series

  3. The Adventures of Marco Polo

  4. Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The film 'The Adventures of Marco Polo' follows the historical figure Marco Polo's extraordinary journey from Venice to China.

In the film 'Gladiator', what is the name of the Roman general who becomes a slave and later leads a rebellion against the corrupt emperor Commodus?

  1. Maximus Decimus Meridius

  2. Commodus

  3. Lucius Verus

  4. Marcus Aurelius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maximus Decimus Meridius, played by Russell Crowe, is the protagonist of the film 'Gladiator' who seeks revenge against Commodus.

Which ancient civilization is known for its extensive trade network, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean, as depicted in the film 'The Mummy'?

  1. Egyptian

  2. Roman

  3. Greek

  4. Mesopotamian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ancient Egyptian civilization had a vast trade network, connecting them with various regions, as shown in the film 'The Mummy'.

In the film 'The Ten Commandments', what is the name of the Egyptian pharaoh who enslaves the Israelites and later faces the wrath of God?

  1. Ramses II

  2. Akhenaten

  3. Tutankhamun

  4. Hatshepsut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, is the pharaoh portrayed in the film 'The Ten Commandments' who clashes with Moses.

Which film tells the story of a group of Phoenician merchants who embark on a perilous sea voyage to find new trade routes and establish colonies?

  1. Pirates of the Caribbean

  2. Troy

  3. The Odyssey

  4. The Phoenician


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The film 'The Phoenician' follows the adventures of Phoenician merchants as they navigate the ancient Mediterranean Sea.

In the film 'The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time', what is the name of the ancient Persian king who possesses a magical dagger that can control time?

  1. Dastan

  2. Tamina

  3. Nizam

  4. Tus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dastan, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, is the protagonist of 'The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' who wields the magical dagger.

Which film depicts the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, focusing on the life of the emperor Marcus Aurelius and his struggle to defend the empire's borders?

  1. Gladiator

  2. Spartacus

  3. The Eagle

  4. The Fall of the Roman Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The film 'Gladiator' portrays the reign of Marcus Aurelius and the challenges he faced during his rule.

In the film 'The Last Legion', what is the name of the young Roman emperor who seeks refuge with the Ninth Legion in Britain after the fall of Rome?

  1. Romulus Augustus

  2. Constantine I

  3. Julius Caesar

  4. Nero


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Romulus Augustus, the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is the central figure in 'The Last Legion'.

Which film tells the story of a group of Viking warriors who travel to North America in search of new lands and riches?

  1. The Vikings

  2. Erik the Viking

  3. The 13th Warrior

  4. Valhalla Rising


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The film 'The 13th Warrior' follows a group of Viking warriors led by Antonio Banderas as they journey to the New World.

In the film 'Alexander', what is the name of the Macedonian king who conquered a vast empire stretching from Greece to India?

  1. Alexander the Great

  2. Philip II of Macedon

  3. Perdiccas III

  4. Antigonus I Monophthalmus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The film 'Alexander' depicts the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, one of history's most renowned military leaders.

Which film portrays the epic clash between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states, culminating in the Battle of Thermopylae?

  1. Troy

  2. 300

  3. The Battle of Marathon

  4. The Persians


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The film '300' dramatizes the Battle of Thermopylae, where a small force of Spartans led by King Leonidas fought against the Persian army.

In the film 'The Merchant of Venice', what is the name of the Jewish moneylender who seeks revenge against Antonio, a wealthy Venetian merchant?

  1. Shylock

  2. Antonio

  3. Bassanio

  4. Portia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shylock, played by Al Pacino in the film, is the moneylender who demands a pound of flesh as repayment for a loan.

Which film tells the story of a group of Carthaginian merchants who travel to the African coast in search of gold and ivory?

  1. The Golden Voyage of Sinbad

  2. Jason and the Argonauts

  3. The Clash of the Titans

  4. Carthage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The film 'Carthage' follows the adventures of Carthaginian merchants as they navigate the ancient Mediterranean Sea.

In the film 'The Road to El Dorado', what is the name of the city of gold that two Spanish conquistadors, Tulio and Miguel, set out to find?

  1. El Dorado

  2. Atlantis

  3. Shangri-La

  4. Eldorado


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The film 'The Road to El Dorado' centers around the mythical city of gold, El Dorado, which Tulio and Miguel seek to discover.

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