Heroes of the Ancient World

Which empire did Genghis Khan start?

• the Ottoman Empire

• the Persian Empire

• the Mongol Empire

According to legend, Manco Capac was the man who ...

• started the Inca Empire.

• discovered South America.

• built Mayan temples.

Marco Polo travelled the 7,000-km-long Silk Road from Europe to China. He set out in 1271.

When did he return home?

• 5 years later

• 12 years later

• 24 years later

According to many poets and historians, Cleopatra died after ...

• she ate some poisoned food.

• a poisonous snake bit her.

• she stabbed herself.

Who said "I came, I saw, I conquered." after winning a battle in Asia Minor?

• Julius Caesar

• Genghis Khan

• Tutankhamun

Alexander the Great conquered most of the known world. How old was he when he died?

• 76

• 49

• 32