Exploring Ancient Civilizations and Structures

Which of the following empires is known for its significant contributions to the development of the Silk Road trade network?

• Roman Empire

• Han Dynasty

• Mayan Empire

• Kushan Empire

What architectural feature did the Romans develop to transport water over long distances?

• Viaduct

• Aqueduct

• Compass

• Glyph

Which of the following is a writing system used by the ancient Maya civilization?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Glyph

• Alphabet

The Yucatan Peninsula is primarily associated with which ancient civilization?

• Roman

• Han

• Mayan

• Kushan

Which of the following is a tool used for navigation and orientation that shows direction relative to the geographic cardinal directions?

• Viaduct

• Compass

• Glyph

• Aqueduct

Which empire is known for its extensive road networks that facilitated trade and military movement across Afroeurasia?

• Roman Empire

• Han Dynasty

• Mayan Empire

• Kushan Empire

What is the primary purpose of a viaduct in architecture?

• To transport water

• To support a road or railway over a valley

• To serve as a defensive wall

• To act as a compass

Which dynasty is known for its significant advancements in papermaking, silk production, and the invention of the compass?

• Roman Empire

• Han Dynasty

• Mayan Empire

• Kushan Empire

Which of the following terms refers to the combined landmass of Africa, Europe, and Asia?

• Afroeurasia

• Eurasia

• Pangaea

• Gondwana

Which ancient civilization is known for its complex calendar system and pyramid-like structures in the Yucatan Peninsula?

• Roman

• Han

• Mayan

• Kushan