What were the structures built in ancient Egypt to honor the pharaohs called?
Tombs
Obelisks
Temples
Pyramids
Which river was the lifeblood of ancient Egypt, providing fertile soil and resources?
Indus River
Nile River
Amazon River
Euphrates River
Which ancient Egyptian pyramid is guarded by the Great Sphinx?
Pyramid of Menkaure
Pyramid of Khafre
Pyramid of Djoser
Pyramid of Khufu
What was the system of writing used in ancient Egypt, characterized by pictorial symbols?
Latin
Hieroglyphics
Sanskrit
Cuneiform
Which famous Maya city features a pyramid known as El Castillo?
Chichen Itza
Uxmal
Tikal
Palenque
What is the name of the sacred 260-day calendar used by the Maya?
Long Count
Haab'
Calendar Round
Tzolk'
In Maya culture, this animal was revered and associated with power and strength:
Jaguar
Quetzal
Howler Monkey
Toucan
What was the name of the ancient Mayan ball game that had ritual significance?
Ulama
Mesoamerican Soccer
Bandy-Bandy
Pok-A-Tok
Which ancient Chinese philosophy emphasizes harmony, balance, and simplicity?
Taoism
Confucianism
Mohism
Legalism
What ancient Chinese invention involved inscribing questions on bones or shells for divination?
Compass
Oracle Bones
Printing Press
Abacus
What monumental structure in Beijing served as the imperial palace for Chinese emperors?
Summer Palace
Great Wall of China
Forbidden City
Terracotta Army
Which Chinese invention is a lightweight object that can soar in the sky, often used for recreation?
Silk
Fan
Firecracker
Kite
What remote Pacific island is famous for its mysterious stone statues?
Easter Island
Bali
Fiji
Tahiti
What is the name of the enigmatic writing system found on Rapa Nui?
Hieroglyphics
Rongorongo
Runes
Ogham
What traditional Rapa Nui dance tells stories through movement and gestures?
Flamenco
Haka
Sau Sau
Samba
