Civilizations and Their Achievements

The video explores ten lesser-known lost civilizations, highlighting their unique contributions to human history. It covers the archaeological significance of Chateau Hayek, the urban planning of the Indus Valley Civilization, the architectural marvels of Nineveh, and the early writing systems of the Vinca Civilization. The cultural exchanges in Gandhara, the cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans, and the complex structures of Tiwanaku are also discussed. The video concludes with the urban planning of Cahokia, the monumental architecture of the Khmer Empire, and the social stratification of the Kingdom of Chimor.

What was a significant cultural practice developed by the people of Çatalhöyük?

• Creating decorative art

• Building pyramids

• Developing a monetary system

• Writing epic poems

Which two major cities were part of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Rome and Carthage

• Athens and Sparta

• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

• Babylon and Nineveh

What was one of the architectural achievements of King Sennacherib in Nineveh?

• A library with clay tablets

• The Colosseum

• The Hanging Gardens

• The Great Pyramid

What is a notable feature of the Vinca Civilization?

• The invention of the wheel

• The development of democracy

• The use of copper utensils

• The construction of ziggurats

Which civilization was known for its distinctive art style that mixed Indian and Greco-Roman influences?

• The Chimu

• The Ancestral Puebloans

• The Khmer Empire

• Gandhara

What was the primary economic base of the Tiwanaku Empire?

• Trade

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Fishing

Which civilization is associated with the construction of cliffside dwellings in the southwestern United States?

• The Khmer Empire

• The Vinca Civilization

• The Chimu

• The Ancestral Puebloans

What was the capital city of the Khmer Empire known for?

• Its iron production

• Its naval fleet

• Its massive urban center

• Its large pyramids

Which civilization was known for its elaborate irrigation systems in Peru?

• The Assyrian Empire

• The Indus Valley Civilization

• The Chimu

• The Vinca Civilization

What was a significant feature of the Cahokia civilization?

• The construction of stonehenge

• The use of astronomical alignments

• The development of hieroglyphics

• The creation of the first democracy