Lesson 3: Historical Perspective of Leisure

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  1. 2. Also called “rebirth” was a pivotal period in European history (14th-17th centuries)
  2. 6. It is a renowned symbol of Imperial Rome, a major tourist attraction, and a testament to Roman architectural engineering.
  3. 9. This refers to modern day Iran.
  4. 11. A hobby that involves creating a miniature, self-contained ecosystem within a clear glass container
  5. 12. A ruler in ancient Egypt.
  6. 13. A philosophy that emphasized human potential; groundbreaking advancements in art, architecture, science, and literature
  7. 14. Earth's southernmost and fifth-largest continent, known for being the highest, driest, windiest, and coldest continent, with 98% of its landmass covered by a thick ice sheet.
  8. 19. Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
  9. 20. According to Greek historians, the hanging gardens were built by order of the king ________________ around 600 BC.
  10. 21. Its name, derived from Greek, means "land between rivers".
  11. 22. Done to honor Zeus, it began in Olympia in 776 BC
  12. 23. The sport of employing falcons, true hawks, and sometimes eagles in hunting game.
  13. 25. Iraq's current capital city.
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  1. 1. Bonus question worth 3 points. It is arguably the most important discovery of Sumerians
  2. 3. A member or follower of any of the Western Christian churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church
  3. 4. Mount _________ in Italy erupted in 79 CE and gave way to one of the world's most significant archaeological sites
  4. 5. A major movement in Western Christianity in 16th-century Europe that posed a religious and political challenge to the Catholic Church
  5. 6. The Sumerians made profound contributions to human civilization, including the invention of the first writing system called __________________.
  6. 7. She is known for being the last ruler of Egypt
  7. 8. This catastrophic burial created a "time capsule" that provides a unique, detailed snapshot of ancient Roman life, including its streets, buildings, art, and even the bodies of its inhabitants
  8. 10. According to Greek philosopher _________, happiness is continuous: leisure is not a brief period but a life-time.
  9. 15. An ancient Egyptian board game
  10. 16. This can refer to practices or characteristics that are passed down through the years, from one generation to the next.
  11. 17. Ancient Agora is best known as the birthplace of _______________.
  12. 18. A multifaceted discipline that encompasses the study and interpretation of past events, societies, and cultures
  13. 24. In the five Olympic rings, the color black represents this continent.