Mesopotamia
What river is known as the "cradle of civilization" and flows through Mesopotamia?
The Tigris River and the Euphrates River
In which war was the Trojan Horse used to help the Greeks conquer Troy?
The Trojan War
What is the name of the famous wall built to protect China from northern invaders?
Great Wall of China
Which Greek goddess is known as the goddess of wisdom, courage, and warfare, and was born fully grown from her father’s head?
Athena
In Greek mythology, who was the god of the sea?
Poseidon
What is the name of the first written language developed in Mesopotamia?
Cunieform
According to legend, who came up with the idea of the Trojan Horse?
Odysseus
What is the name of the Chinese dynasty that ruled from 206 BC to 220 AD and established the Silk Road?
The Han Dynasty
Which Macedonian king created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to India?
Alexander the Great
In the epic Odyssey, who was the hero trying to return home after the Trojan War?
Odysseus
Which civilization built the famous ziggurats, pyramid-like structures used for religious purposes?
How did the Greeks get inside the city of Troy using the Trojan Horse?
The Greeks hid inside the horse, and after the Trojans brought it into the city, the Greek soldiers emerged to attack.
Which Chinese philosopher is known for his teachings about ethics, family, and social harmony, and wrote The Analects?
Confucius
Which Persian king was known for his tolerance and administrative skills, and allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem?
Cyrus the Great
Which creature in Greek mythology had the head of a woman, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle?
The Sphinx
What famous law code, created by a Babylonian king, is one of the oldest known legal systems?
The Code of Hammurabi
Which famous Trojan prince was killed during the fall of Troy, according to Greek mythology?
Hector
What is the name of the river in China, often called the "Mother River" because of its importance to early Chinese civilization?
The Yellow River
Which Greek god is known as the king of the gods and ruled over the sky and thunder?
Zeus
What mythical creature from Chinese mythology is considered a symbol of power and good luck?
The dragon
What ancient Mesopotamian city was home to the famous Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Babylon
According to the legend, which Greek hero killed Hector, the Trojan prince, in a famous duel?
Achilles
What famous trade route connected China to Europe, allowing goods like silk and spices to be exchanged?
The Silk Road
Who was the first emperor of China, known for unifying the country and building the Great Wall?
Qin Shi Huang
In Greek mythology, who was the queen of the gods, wife of Zeus, and goddess of marriage and family?
Hera