Question 1 of 8
Which civilization built Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu was built by the Inca civilization in the Andes.
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Question 2 of 8
The printing press is closely associated with which European inventor?
Johannes Gutenberg is associated with the development of movable-type printing in Europe.
Question 3 of 8
Which city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79?
Pompeii was buried by volcanic material during the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79.
Question 4 of 8
Which empire used the road network centered on Rome?
The Roman Empire built an extensive road network across its territories.
Question 5 of 8
The Magna Carta was sealed in which country?
The Magna Carta was sealed in England in 1215.
Question 6 of 8
Which ancient writing system used wedge-shaped marks?
Cuneiform used wedge-shaped impressions pressed into clay.
Question 7 of 8
Which ship sank on its maiden voyage in 1912?
The Titanic sank in April 1912 during its maiden voyage.
Question 8 of 8
The Renaissance began in which broad European region?
The Renaissance is generally associated with Italian city-states before spreading more widely across Europe.
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