Ancient China
What major construction project was built to protect China from northern barbarians?
Great Wall of China
What is the name of the river that was essential to life in Ancient Egypt?
The Nile
What is the name of the famous temple complex built during the Khmer Empire?
Angkor Wat
What system of loyalty and land ownership defined the social and economic structure of Medieval Europe?
Feudalism
What is the name of the prehistoric period when humans began to create stone tools?
The Stone Age
What is the longest river in China, often referred to as the "cradle of Chinese civilization"?
The Yellow River
What type of writing did the Ancient Egyptians use?
Hieroglyphics
Which modern-day country was the center of the Khmer Empire?
Cambodia
Which battle in 1066 changed the course of English history and led to Norman rule?
The Battle of Hastings
What was the name of the British passenger ship that sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912?
Titanic
Who was the famous philosopher known for his teachings on ethics, family, and respect?
Confucius
Which Egyptian god was believed to be the ruler of the underworld?
Osiris
During which century did the Khmer Empire reach its peak?
12th century
What was the architectural style called that was common in the construction of medieval cathedrals, known for its pointed arches and large stained-glass windows?
Gothic architecture
Who was the last queen of France before the French Revolution, known for her extravagant lifestyle?
Marie Antoinette
Which dynasty is known for creating the Terracotta Army to guard the tomb of its first emperor?
Qin Dynasty
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian text that contained spells to guide the deceased through the afterlife?
The Book of the Dead
What religion heavily influenced the culture and architecture of the Khmer Empire, especially in its early years?
Hinduism
Which series of religious wars were fought between Christians and Muslims for control of the Holy Land?
The Crusades
Who was the famous Italian explorer who traveled to Asia along the Silk Road?
What was the name of the ancient trade route that connected China with the Mediterranean?
The Silk Road
Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?
Hatshepsut
Who was the king responsible for the construction of Angkor Wat?
King Suryavarman II
Which famous medieval scholar wrote The Divine Comedy, an epic poem about a journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven?
Dante
Which famous ancient Greek philosopher taught Alexander the Great and made lasting contributions to science and philosophy?
Aristotle