Classical Languages: The Keys to Ancient Wisdom
Description: Classical Languages: The Keys to Ancient Wisdom | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which classical language is known for its rich mythology, including tales of gods and heroes like Zeus, Athena, and Achilles?
What is the name of the ancient Roman language that was the official language of the Roman Empire and is still used today in the Roman Catholic Church?
Which classical language is known for its sacred texts, including the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita?
What is the name of the ancient language of the Israelites, which is used in the Hebrew Bible and other Jewish religious texts?
Which classical language is known for its philosophical and scientific texts, including the works of Plato, Aristotle, and Euclid?
What is the name of the ancient language of the Egyptians, which was used in hieroglyphics and other writing systems?
Which classical language is known for its epic poems, including the Iliad and the Odyssey, attributed to the poet Homer?
What is the name of the ancient language of the Babylonians and Assyrians, which was written in cuneiform script?
Which classical language is known for its drama and theater, including the works of Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes?
What is the name of the ancient language of the Persians, which was used in the Achaemenid Empire and is still spoken today in Iran?
Which classical language is known for its poetry and literature, including the works of Virgil, Ovid, and Horace?
What is the name of the ancient language of the Hittites, which was written in cuneiform script?
Which classical language is known for its religious texts, including the Avesta and the Gathas, which are considered sacred by Zoroastrians?
What is the name of the ancient language of the Mayans, which was written in a hieroglyphic script?
Which classical language is known for its historical texts, including the works of Herodotus, Thucydides, and Xenophon?