Ancient Civilizations Knowledge Challenge!.

What is democracy?

• A system where the king rules

• A system where the people have the power to make decisions

• A system where the military rules

• A system where priests make decisions

What is mythology?

• A collection of stories and beliefs explaining the world's origins

• A type of science

• A form of government

• A type of food

Which ancient civilization is known for their contribution of democracy?

• ancient Greece

• ancient Rome

• ancient Egypt

• ancient China

Which ancient civilization is known for creating a republic form of government?

• ancient Greece

• ancient Rome

• ancient Egypt

• ancient China

Which famous Roman amphitheater was used for gladiator contests and public events?

• Roman Forum

• Pantheon

• Colosseum

• Circus Maximus

When did the Olmec civilization decline?

• Around 1200 CE

• Around 400 BCE

• Around 1500 CE

• Around 2000 BCE

Where was the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, built?

• In the Andes Mountains

• On an island in Lake Texcoco

• In the Amazon Rainforest

• On the Yucatán Peninsula

What is Machu Picchu known for?

• Inca textiles

• Moche pottery

• Inca road networks

• Inca mountain citadel with terraces

When did the Moche civilization exist?

• 500 BCE

• 1000 CE

• 15th and 16th centuries

• 19th century

True or False? The Roman Empire conquered the ancient Olmec in battle.

• True

• False