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What was the Antikythera mechanism used for?
A) Timekeeping
B) Navigation
C) Astronomy
D) Cooking
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Which ancient civilization is credited with the creation of the ‘Baghdad Battery’?
A) Egyptian
B) Mesopotamian
C) Greek
D) Roman
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The Roman concrete used in ancient structures like the Pantheon was known for its:
A) Flexibility
B) Durability underwater
C) Light weight
D) Transparency
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Greek fire, a powerful incendiary weapon, was primarily used by which empire?
A) Roman Empire
B) Byzantine Empire
C) Persian Empire
D) Ottoman Empire
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The Lycurgus Cup, a Roman glass cup, is famous for:
A) Its size
B) Changing color when held up to light
C) being unbreakable
D) Its unique taste
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What was the main purpose of the Viking's Sunstone?
A) To start fires
B) Navigation in cloudy weather
C) As a currency
D) Religious ceremonies
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The Damascus steel, known for its strength and durability, was used to make:
A) Jewelry
B) Swords
C) Buildings
D) Coins
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Which ancient civilization is known for the construction of the still-unexplained underwater Yonaguni Monument?
A) Chinese
B) Japanese
C) Egyptian
D) Mayan
The ‘Steam Engine’ described by Hero of Alexandria was used for:
A) Transportation
B) Powering machinery
C) Water pumping
D) Possibly religious ceremonies
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The Qin Shi Huang's Terra Cotta Army is an example of advanced ancient:
A) Metallurgy
B) Sculpture
C) Architecture
D) Weaponry
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The South American Nazca Lines are believed to have been created for:
A) Agricultural purposes
B) Communication with gods
C) Mapping of the stars
D) Both B and C
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The ancient Maya are known for their advanced knowledge in:
B) Astronomy
C) Medicine
D) Marine navigation
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The ‘Iron Pillar of Delhi’, notable for its resistance to corrosion, was constructed by which civilization?
B) Indian
C) Roman
D) Persian
