WHERE/WHICH
Where are the pyramids?
In Egypt near Cairo, and also in other countries, for example in Mexico
Who discovered America?
Christopher Columbus
Why is the Stone Age called the Stone Age?
Because the main tools back then where made from stone
What did dinosaurs do all day?
Meat eaters hunted, ate and slept, plant eaters ate, ran away and slept
How did people cope without electricity?
They used fire
Where did the Vikings come from?
Norway, Sweden and Denmark in Northern Europe
Who bulit the Great Wall of China?
Chinese soldiers, peasants and prisoners
Why did Egyptians make mummies?
They believed dead people needed their bodies in the next life
What is the oldest board game?
Senet (Senat)
How did people travel before cars?
On foot, horseback, by boat, balloon, trains, bicycle
Where were castles built?
On hills or surrounded by water - or both
Who was King Arthur?
Leader who may have lived in Britain around 1500 years ago. He proved he was king by pulling a sword from a stone and he held meetings with his kings at a round table.
Why are the Romans so famous?
Their empire spread across 3 continents and lasted over 1000 years.
What did Romans do for fun?
They went to chariot races, watched gladiators, played board games and enjoyed sports like swimming and athletics.
How many wives did Henry VIII, King of England, have?
Six
Where did pirates bury their treasure?
They didn't, they sold it quickly.
Who were the Aztecs?
Warriors who lived in Mexico between 500 and 800 years ago.
Why did people become pirates?
Usually because they were desperate for money.
When did people start wearing glasses?
Around 800 years ago.
How can you tell how old something is?
Either by matching it to other things at the time or by testing in a process known as carbon dating.
Which building was the tallest on Earth over 3.800 years?
The Great Pyramid of Giza.
Who designed the Titanic?
Irishman Alexander Carlisle.
Why do we study the past?
To understand more about the world today and our place in it.
When did William Shakespeare live?
Around 400 years ago, from 1564 - 1616.
How did they make the statues on Easter Island?
They were chipped away from the rock using hand tools, until only the statues were left.