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