Trivia Question: The phalanx was a military formation invented by what ancient people? Answer: The Ancient Greeks The phalanx was designed to be a mighty defensive formation. It consisted of spearmen who would position their weapons to form what was essentially a wall of shields and spear points. The impenetrable might of the phalanx allowed a number … Read more
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Trivia Question: What crocodile god of Ancient Egypt was venerated as a god of military might and the Nile itself? Answer: Sobek Sobek was portrayed both as a whole crocodile and also as a human with a crocodile’s head. Some sources suggest that his worshippers believed Sobek’s body to be the source of the Nile’s waters. Click … Read more
Trivia Question: The Fleur-de-lis is a symbol commonly associated with what European nation’s history? Answer: France The term “Fleur-de-lis” simply means “Lily flower.” The design of a Fluer-de-lis is meant to resemble a blooming lily. A number of French monarchs incorporated the Fleur-de-lis into their iconography to represent France itself. Click Here To Take This Week’s History … Read more
Trivia Question: What is the largest hot desert on Earth? Answer: The Sahara Desert Click Here To Take This Week’s History Quiz