Corinth

Who, in mythology, is rumored to have founded the city of Corinth?

• King Sisyphus
• Hades
• Pegasus
• Jason

What region of Greece is Corinth located in?

• Thessalia
• Thrace
• Peloponnesus
• Macedonia

Who rebuilt Corinth as a Roman City in 44 B.C.?

• Octavian
• Julius Caesar
• Nero
• Pericles

What was Corinth's highest estimated population during its time of prosperity?

• 1.6 million
• 1.2 million
• 800,000
• 400,000

What series of natural disasters left ancient Corinth in ruins?

• Hurricanes
• Tornadoes
• Volcanic Eruptions
• Earthquakes

Who began work on a canal that crossed the four mile isthmus of Corinth in 67 A.D., but failed to complete it?

• Octavian
• Julius Caesar
• Nero
• Pericles

What is the name of this ruined temple?

• Temple of Apollo
• Temple of Zeus
• The Parthenon
• Temple of Poseidon

What was Corinth known for?

• War
• Scientific Advancements
• Shipbuilding
• Art

Who were the historical founders of Corinth?

• The Lilliputians
• The Bacchiadae
• The Cypselids
• The Dorians

Who was proconsul of Roman Corinth during the time of Paul?

• Pilat
• Seneca
• Gallio
• Lorenzo Von Matterhorn