Ancient Civilizations and Their Impact

What is the name of the land bridge that connected NE Asia and modern-day Alaska?

• Bering Strait

• Great Wall of China

• Panama Canal

• Suez Canal

When did the most recent Ice Age begin and end?

• 1,000 years ago

• 100,000 years ago

• 10,000 years ago

• 1 million years ago

What caused the sea levels to be lower during the Ice Age?

• Increased rainfall

• Melting glaciers

• Rising temperatures

• Formation of huge sheets of ice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Ice Age?

• Lower sea levels

• Extreme cold periods

• Formation of glaciers

• Increased volcanic activity

Which civilizations thrived in Mexico, Central America, and South America?

• Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca

• Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans

• Vikings and Norsemen

• Chinese and Japanese dynasties

What were some of the advanced tools developed by ancient civilizations?

• Computers and smartphones

• Complex methods of telling time and counting

• Rockets and spaceships

• Cars and airplanes

Which civilization built the Great Wall of China?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

What is the name of the ancient civilization known for its pyramids and hieroglyphic writing system?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Which ancient civilization developed a complex calendar system and advanced knowledge of astronomy?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu, a famous mountain citadel?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca