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What do we call the area where the first Indian civilization developed?
The Indus Valley
Who was Howard Carter?
An archeologist who discovered the tomb of Tut...
Where did the Minoan civilization develop?
on Crete
What are the names of the first two developed Indian cities?
Harappa and Mohenjo Daro
Whose tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter?
Tutankhamun's
What does the legend say about Theseus and Minotaur?
monster in the labyrinth, hero who killed him, princess gave him a thread...
What crops were grown in ancient India?
cereals, sesami, cotton, rice, legumes
What do we call the biggest pyramid in Egypt?
the Great Pyramid of Giza (Khufu's, Cheop's)
What was the cause of the end of the Minoan civilization?
natural disasters, conquest by the Achaeans
What animals were kept in ancient India?
horses, sheep, cows
What do we call a winged monster having a woman's head and a lion's body?
Sphinx
What does the legend say about the Trojan War?
beautiful Helen, Paris, revenge, Trojan horse...
Who are the original inhabitants of India (those who conquered India around 1500 BC)?
the Aryans
What was the function of pyramids?
tombs of pharaohs
Why are the Greek Dark Ages called “dark”?
lost of knowledge of writing, practical skills (pottery), famine, fight for food, poverty
What is the name of the famous Indian king who led bloody wars and conquered neighbouring kingdoms (for ex. Kalinga) around 300 BC?
Ashoka
