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  • Who was the first emperor of Rome?
    Augustus
  • Who is the Greek god of the sea?
    Poseidon
  • What thing were the Maya especially known for in science?
    Astronomy
  • What long structure was built to protect ancient China from invasions?
    The Great Wall
  • What structure did Romans use to transport water?
    Aqueduct
  • Which two ancient civilizations are known for their pyramids?
    Maya and Egyptians
  • What type of government began in ancient Athens?
    Democracy
  • What was the Maya's main crop used to make tortillas?
    Maize /corn
  • What region is considered the home of the Sumerians?
    Mesopotamia
  • What bird is shown on the Mexican flag and was sacred to the Aztecs?
    Eagle
  • What ancient civilization is known for building cities in the jungle of Central America?
    Maya
  • What is the name of river the Egyptians built their civilization around?
    Nile
  • What language did the Inca people speak?
    Quechua
  • What animal was important to the Inca for transportation and wool?
    Llama
  • What is the name of the writing system used by ancient Egyptians?
    Hyeroglyphics
  • What was the name of the wedge-shaped writing used by the Sumerians?
    Cuneiform
  • In what year did the Maya calendar end?
    2012
  • What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?
    Cusco
  • What was the name of the Inca's famous mountain city?
    Machu Picchu
  • Which metal is associated with the end of the Stone Age?
    Bronze
  • What is the name of the floating gardens the Aztecs built for farming?
    Chinampas