Ancient Leaders and Their Contributions

The video explores historical leaders who shaped their civilizations. Hammurabi of Babylon established a legal code, Hatshepsut enriched Egypt through trade, Pericles led Athens into a Golden Age, Alexander the Great expanded his empire with unmatched military prowess, and Augustus reformed Rome, leaving a lasting legacy. The video concludes with a nod to nature's unsung heroes.

What was Hammurabi's most famous contribution to legal history?

• The concept of trial by jury

• The Twelve Tables

• The Magna Carta

• The Hammurabi Code

How did Hatshepsut primarily enrich Egypt during her reign?

• By expanding the empire

• Through trade and diplomacy

• By building pyramids

• Through military conquests

Which structure is Pericles credited with building during his leadership?

• The Great Wall of China

• The Colosseum

• The Parthenon

• The Sphinx

What was a significant change Pericles made to Athenian society?

• He introduced a new currency

• He abolished democracy

• He subsidized the arts

• He banned public gatherings

Who tutored Alexander the Great?

• Aristotle

• Homer

• Plato

• Socrates

At what age did Alexander the Great become a cavalry commander?

• 20

• 18

• 22

• 16

What was Augustus' relationship to Julius Caesar?

• His son

• His nephew

• His brother

• His cousin

What did Augustus famously say about the transformation of Rome?

• I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of gold

• I found Rome of clay and leave it to you of marble

• Rome was not built in a day

• All roads lead to Rome

What system did Augustus implement to finance infrastructure?

• A barter system

• A system of taxes

• A lottery system

• A trade agreement

Which month is named after Augustus?

• August

• October

• July

• September