Ancient Civilizations and World Religions

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The _______ built temples and structures that aligned with certain constellations.

• Mayans

• Egyptians

• Indians

• Romans

• Greeks

What is thought to be one of the main purposes of building Stonehenge?

• to predict the future

• to predict celestial events and seasons

• to create a lasting memorial to the gods

• to confound and confuse future historians

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The ability to predict seasons & celestial events were very important to the ancients because

• otherwise they would not know the time of day.

• there was no other way to figure out planetary movements.

• it allowed for crops to be planted and to keep track of time

• the phases of the Moon was very important to know.

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The Maya used a very sophisticated observatory called _______ to study the heavens.

• Chichen Itza

• Stonehenge

• the pyramids

• the Caracol

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Which ancient civilization is known for its early advancements in astronomy and mathematics, including the concept of zero?

• Babylonians

• Mayans

• Greeks

• Romans

The ancient Egyptians are credited with the development of which scientific field due to their practices in mummification?

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Anatomy

• Physics

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Which ancient civilization is known for its use of the Antikythera mechanism, an early analog computer?

• Romans

• Greeks

• Chinese

• Indians

The ancient Chinese are known for their invention of which of the following, which had a significant impact on navigation?

• Compass

• Telescope

• Astrolabe

• Sextant

Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced urban planning and drainage systems, as seen in the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

• Egyptians

• Indus Valley

• Romans

• Greeks