Prehistory
What is the period of history before writing was invented called?
Prehistory
Which ancient civilization built the pyramids in Giza?
Egypt
What were the large stone buildings where kings and nobles lived called?
Castles
What type of writing did the ancient Egyptians use with pictures and symbols?
Hieroglyphics
What is the currency used in most European Union countries?
Euro
What type of material did prehistoric humans use to make tools?
Stone
In which country can you find the ruins of the city of Pompeii?
Italy
What were knights expected to follow — a code of honour or a recipe book?
A code of honour
Which country is famous for inventing the Olympic Games in ancient times?
Greece
In which year did World War II begin?
1939
What discovery allowed early humans to cook food and stay warm?
Fire
Who was the famous queen of ancient Egypt known for her beauty and alliance with Rome?
Cleopatra
What did knights in the Middle Ages use for protection in battle?
Armour
What was the main language spoken in the Roman Empire?
Latin
What was the name of the ship that sank in 1912 on its first voyage?
Titanic
Where did early humans usually live for shelter?
Caves
Which famous construction was built in ancient China to keep invaders out?
The Great Wall of China
What is the famous disease that spread across Europe in the 14th century called?
The Black Death
Who painted Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Which prehistoric animals are known for being huge and now extinct?
Dinosaurs
What was the name of the big sports arena in ancient Rome where gladiators fought?
Colosseum
Who was in charge of the church during the Middle Ages?
Pope
What is the name of the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes?
Origami
Which country dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945?
United States