True or False, Ancient Egyptians worshiped over 1,000 different gods and goddesses.
100
Some thought they contained the souls of the dead!
Why did many egyptians frown upon eating beans?
100
False! Although thought to be italian, Spaghetti was actually invented in the Americas, but they quickly found a liking to it in Rome.
True or False, Spaghetti was invented in Rome!
100
True. Chinese people have actually been using chopsticks as utensils for more than 4,000 years.
True or False. The Chinese have been using chopsticks for over 900 years.
200
Modern Iraq
What is the modern name of the location Mesopotamia once stood?
200
False
True or false,The pyramids were built by paid laborers. Not slaves.
200
Statues of Greek gods and goddesses were placed inside temples, the most famous of which is the Parthenon. This temple in Athens was built for the goddess Athena, the protector of the city.
Where were statues Greek Gods and Goddesses placed?
200
In Ancient Rome, only free-born men were allowed to wear togas, a sign of Roman citizenship. Women wore stolas, the female version of togas, made from linen.
Who could wear Togas in Rome?
200
The three main Chinese religions include Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism.
What where the THREE main religions in China?
300
Plows,Wheels,Sailboats, And Irrigation systems are all correct answers.
Name ONE thing mesopotamians invented.
300
He died at the young age of 18
At what age did Ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun die?
300
False! The city-states were often at war, but just before the Olympics, a truce would be called so that everyone could travel to Olympia safely.
True or False. wars continued, even during the olympic games.
300
True!Women in ancient Rome dyed their hair with goat fat and beech wood ashes. The most popular colors were red and blond.
True or False! It was not uncommon for for women to dye their hair in ancient Rome.
300
The Qin Dynasty
What dynasty came before the Han?
400
Nebuchadnezzar II instructed that they be built for his homesick wife, Queen Amytis.
Why where the Hanging Gardens constructed?
400
Because it was found untouched, and un finished.
Why was the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb such a surprise.
400
Ancient Greece's boys went to school at the age of 7 if they lived in Athens.
At what age did boys start school in Athens?
400
The Ming is famous for Porcelain.
What type of blue and white art was the Ming Dynasty famous for?
500
The first human civilization in world history, the Sumer began to form towns in 5000 BC.
What is Sumer?
500
False! There are still unexplored passageways in the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
True or False. All of the passageways in the Great Pyramid of Giza have been explored.
500
The word "Dinosaur" actually comes from the ancient Greek and means terrible lizard.
What does Dinosaur mean?
500
The life expectancy in Ancient Rome was from 20 to 30 years.
What was the life expectancy in Rome?
500
The bones of Turtles and Oxen were the main type of bones used.
What animals did the Shang typically use for their oracle bones?