Ancient Civilizations and Their Achievements

The video explores ten ancient civilizations that mysteriously vanished, including the Mayans, Rapa Nui of Easter Island, Roanoke Colony, Petra, Khmer Empire, Olmec, Greenland's Vikings, Cahokia, Axumite Empire, and Indus Valley. Each civilization is discussed in terms of its achievements, possible reasons for decline, and the enduring mysteries surrounding their disappearances.

What is one of the most notable achievements of the Mayan civilization?

• Invention of gunpowder

• Development of the wheel

• Creation of a complex writing system

• Construction of the Great Wall

Which civilization is known for the giant head statues called Moai?

• Rapa Nui

• Khmer

• Olmec

• Mayan

What mysterious word was found carved into a post at the Roanoke Colony site?

• Camelot

• Croatoan

• El Dorado

• Atlantis

What is a distinctive feature of the architecture in the Lost City of Petra?

• Wooden structures

• Rock-cut architecture

• Floating buildings

• Glass skyscrapers

Which empire was known for its advanced water management systems?

• Mongol Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Khmer Empire

• Roman Empire

The Olmec civilization is often referred to as the 'mother culture' of which region?

• Mesoamerica

• Mesopotamia

• Nile Valley

• Indus Valley

What was the main export of the Vikings in Greenland?

• Gold

• Walrus ivory

• Spices

• Silk

Cahokia was known for its large earthen mounds and was located in which present-day state?

• Illinois

• Florida

• California

• Texas

Which ancient civilization was one of the first to adopt Christianity as the state religion?

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Axumite Empire

• Persian Empire

The Indus Valley Civilization was known for its advanced urban planning and was located in which modern-day countries?

• India and Pakistan

• China and Mongolia

• Egypt and Sudan

• Greece and Turkey