History Pockets: Ancient Rome Charms

The Eagle is a very powerful symbol of Ancient Rome. Where would you often see the Eagle?

• on cups

• on flags

• on t-shirts

• on book covers

The Minotaur was a famous figure from Greece and also popular in Ancient Rome. He was part man, part ______.

• horse

• cow

• bull

• eagle

The Labrys is a double-headed axe. It comes from the legends of the Amazons. Who are the Amazons?

• a tribe of powerful men

• warrior women

• Ancient Roman army

• people who live in the jungle

The legend of Lupa is the story of a wolf who helped create Ancient Rome. Who did she protect?

• Twin Prince boys (Romulus and Remus)

• Julius Caesar

• A Greek hero (Theseus)

• Augustus

The Globe is a popular symbol in modern times. In a picture, a person holding the globe means what?

• Honesty

• Love

• Luck

• Power

A Bulla is a necklace that holds charms inside. What is a charm?

• To keep safe from harm or injury

• A decoration that has symbolic power

• A special time or event

• A promotion or development

The four leaf clover is a charm meaning "luck and good fortune". Where is this charm from?

• Ireland

• Spain

• America

• Japan

The Hamsa is a charm that protects you from the "evil eye". Where is the Hamsa from?

• North America

• Asia

• Europe

• The Middle East

The White Elephant is a charm that symbolizes fortune, royalty and luck. Where is the White Elephant from?

• Taiwan

• Turkey

• Thailand

• Tajikistan

The Lucky Cat raises it's right paw to symbolize money and fortune. Where is the Lucky Cat from?

• Japan and China

• Malaysia

• Thailand

• Indonesia