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This Egyptian writing material, made from a plant, was an early form of paper.
What is papyrus?
The most powerful of all Greek Gods was said to create thunder and throw lightning bolts.
Who is Zeus?
In Japan, this traditional art of paper folding creates animals, flowers, and other shapes.
What is origami?
The Romans used cobblestones to create these to make travel and transportation easier.
What are Roads?
This animal was considered sacred in Ancient Egypt and often mummified just like humans.
What is a cat?
The Ancient Greeks invented this sporting competition in Olympia, which we still celebrate today.
What are the Olympic Games?
In Spain, people often take an afternoon rest called this.
What is a siesta?
This round structure in Rome is the largest largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and still stands today.
What is the Colosseum?
This profession studies ancient Egypt, focusing on its history, language, art, and archaeology.
What is an Egyptologist?
This Ancient Greek monster was said to have snakes for hair and eyes that would turn people to stone.
Who is Medusa?
This megalithic structure in England consists of many large stones arranged in a circular pattern.
What is Stonehenge?
These long robes were the popular fashion choice among both Men and women of Rome.
What is a Toga?
The Great Sphinx of Giza has the face of a human and the body of this animal.
What is a lion?
This hero was the strongest man in all Greek mythology.
Who is Hercules?
This animal often is used as a symbol for Ancient Chinese emperors.
What is a dragon?
What is concrete?
These decorated wooden boxes were used to hold mummies.
What are coffins (sarcophagus)?
Ancient Greeks saw animals, people, and objects in the sky by grouping stars together which we now call this.
What are Constellations?
Native North Americans created these statues carved out of wood to tell stories or to honor family members.
What are totem poles?
Great warriors who fought in the Colosseum were called this.
What is a Gladiator?