Ancient Civilizations and Their Achievements

1. Which civilization is credited with inventing the first known calendar based on a 365-day year?

2. Which ancient wonder was built on the island of Pharos to guide sailors?

3. What was the primary purpose of ziggurats in Mesopotamia?

4. What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

5. Which ancient civilization invented democracy?

6. Which civilization is credited with creating the first code of laws?

7. Which ancient civilization is known for developing the first sewage and drainage systems?

8. What was the name of the trading route that connected China to the Mediterranean?

9. Which ancient civilization is known for creating a road network spanning over 50,000 miles?

10. Which structure was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu?

11. What was the primary writing material used in Ancient Egypt?

12. Which civilization built Chichen Itza, a major pre-Columbian city in Mexico?

13. Which civilization developed the concept of zero in mathematics?

14. Which ancient empire was ruled by Cyrus the Great?

15. Which civilization is credited with developing the first known alphabet?

16. Which civilization built the famous city of Machu Picchu?

17. What was the main purpose of the Colosseum in ancient Rome?

18. Which ancient civilization is credited with developing the first known system of writing, cuneiform?