Ancient Cultures Quiz G3SW + G3CC

What is the name of the ancient defensive wall built to protect the northern borders of China?

• Great Wall of China

• Pyramids of Giza

• Taj Mahal

• Eiffel Tower

Which ancient culture believed in a pantheon of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Athena, and Apollo?

• Ancient Roman

• Ancient Egyptian

• Ancient Chinese

• Ancient Greek

What is the name of the famous ancient Egyptian structure that served as a tomb for the Pharaohs?

• Great Pyramid of Giza

• Eiffel Tower

• Taj Mahal

• Sydney Opera House

The ancient Mayans are known for creating a complex calendar system. What is it called?

• Egyptian Calendar

• Aztec Calendar

• Incan Calendar

• Mayan Calendar

The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of which ancient Chinese emperor?

• Mao Zedong

• Deng Xiaoping

• Sun Yat-sen

• Qin Shi Huang

In which ancient culture were the Olympic Games first held, featuring events like running, wrestling, and chariot racing?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

What is the approximate length of the Great Wall of China?

• 5,000 miles (8,047 kilometers)

• 13,171 miles (21,196 kilometers)

• 20,000 miles (32,187 kilometers)

• 10,000 miles (16,093 kilometers)

Who is the king of the Greek gods in Greek mythology?

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Athena

• Zeus

How many pyramids are there at the Giza pyramid complex in Egypt?

• Ten

• Three

• None

• Five

What is the significance of the Mayan Long Count calendar?

• It is a form of currency used by the ancient Mayans.

• It is a system of recording dates and tracking time used by the ancient Mayan civilization.

• It is a method of predicting the weather used by the ancient Mayans.

• It is a type of musical notation used by the ancient Mayans.