Heinrich Schliemann: Father of Archaeology Quiz

What language did Heinrich Schliemann become fluent in, including ancient and modern Greek?

• French

• Spanish

• German

• Italian

What inspired Heinrich Schliemann's fascination with the city of Troy?

• A documentary

• A history book

• A novel

• A painting

At what age did Heinrich Schliemann decide to focus his life on archaeology and the pursuit of finding Troy?

• 30

• 40

• 50

• 60

What did Heinrich Schliemann find in 1873 during his excavation that he claimed was the treasure of Priam?

• Bronze artifacts

• Gold jewelry

• Silver coins

• Stone tablets

What did Heinrich Schliemann discover in the next ten years after finding Troy?

• A shipwreck

• Another ancient city

• A burial site

• A cave painting

What was the first for a large, dry-land human-made mound on land that Heinrich Schliemann excavated?

• A temple

• A palace

• A city

• A tomb

How many languages did Heinrich Schliemann become fluent in?

• 15

• 10

• 13

• 18

What motivated Heinrich Schliemann to focus on archaeology and the pursuit of finding Troy?

• Greed

• Fame

• Curiosity

• Revenge

Where did Heinrich Schliemann study archaeology before theorizing about the location of the city of Troy?

• London

• Athens

• Rome

• Paris

What did Heinrich Schliemann claim to have found in 1873 that he believed was the city of Troy?

• A fortress

• A city

• A village

• A town