The Collapse of Old Empires

What event marked the end of ancient Egypt as an independent civilization?

• Conquest of Egypt by Alexander the Great in 332 BC

• Fall of the Roman Empire in 476 AD

• Construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza

• Discovery of the Rosetta Stone

Which natural disaster is believed to have contributed to the collapse of the Minoan civilization?

• Thera volcano eruption

• Hurricane Katrina

• Tornado in Kansas

• Earthquake in Japan

Who were the conquistadors responsible for the fall of the Aztec empire?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernan Cortes

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

• Francisco Pizarro

What factors are thought to have led to the decline of the Mayan civilization?

• Alien invasion

• Social media influence

• Environmental degradation, overpopulation, warfare, and drought

• Lack of access to modern technology

Which pharaoh is often considered the last ruler of ancient Egypt?

• Hatshepsut

• Ramesses II

• Cleopatra VII

• Akhenaten

What was the capital city of the Minoan civilization?

• Athens

• Troy

• Knossos

• Sparta

What role did smallpox play in the downfall of the Aztec empire?

• Smallpox had no impact on the Aztec empire.

• Smallpox led to the Aztecs forming an alliance with the Spanish.

• Smallpox brought by the Spanish conquistadors devastated the Aztec population.

• Smallpox was used as a biological weapon by the Aztecs against themselves.

What is the significance of the Long Count calendar in Mayan history?

• It had no significance in Mayan history.

• It was significant in Mayan history for its role in recording historical events and predicting future occurrences.

• It was used for agricultural purposes only.

• It was created by the Aztecs, not the Mayans.

What impact did the invasion of the Sea Peoples have on ancient Egypt?

• Collapse of the Bronze Age civilizations in the Eastern Mediterranean region

• Introduction of advanced technology to ancient Egypt

• Spread of democracy in the region

• Rise of the New Kingdom in ancient Egypt

What architectural marvels are the Mayans known for building?

• Underwater palaces

• Step pyramids

• Circular pyramids

• Floating temples