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Legends of Lost Civilizations and Forgotten Empires

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Which legendary city is said to have been built by the gods and was home to the Hanging Gardens?

  1. Atlantis

  2. Babylon

  3. El Dorado

  4. Machu Picchu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Babylon was an ancient city in Mesopotamia, known for its Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

According to legend, which lost city was once ruled by a queen named Tomyris who defeated the Persian king Cyrus the Great?

  1. Troy

  2. Carthage

  3. Meroe

  4. Axum


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Meroe was an ancient city in Nubia, ruled by a succession of powerful queens, including Tomyris, who defeated Cyrus the Great in battle.

Which legendary empire is said to have been founded by the god-king Sargon of Akkad?

  1. The Akkadian Empire

  2. The Babylonian Empire

  3. The Assyrian Empire

  4. The Persian Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Akkadian Empire was an ancient empire in Mesopotamia, founded by Sargon of Akkad, who is considered to be the first ruler to establish a standing army.

What is the name of the legendary city that was said to be located in the Andes Mountains and was made entirely of gold?

  1. El Dorado

  2. Paititi

  3. Vilcabamba

  4. Cuzco


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

El Dorado is a legendary city of gold that was said to be located in the Andes Mountains. It was the object of many expeditions by Spanish conquistadors.

Which lost civilization is believed to have flourished in the Indus Valley region of South Asia around 2500 BCE?

  1. The Indus Valley Civilization

  2. The Mesopotamian Civilization

  3. The Egyptian Civilization

  4. The Chinese Civilization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization was a Bronze Age civilization that flourished in the Indus Valley region of South Asia. It is one of the oldest civilizations in the world.

According to legend, which lost city was once home to a race of giant beings known as the Nephilim?

  1. Atlantis

  2. Lemuria

  3. Mu

  4. Hyperborea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atlantis is a legendary city that is said to have been located in the Atlantic Ocean. According to Plato, it was home to a race of giant beings known as the Nephilim.

Which legendary empire is said to have been founded by the god-king Gilgamesh?

  1. The Sumerian Empire

  2. The Akkadian Empire

  3. The Babylonian Empire

  4. The Assyrian Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sumerian Empire was an ancient empire in Mesopotamia, founded by the god-king Gilgamesh. It is considered to be one of the first civilizations in the world.

What is the name of the legendary city that was said to have been located in the Sahara Desert and was once a thriving center of trade?

  1. Timbuktu

  2. Djenné

  3. Gao

  4. Kumbi Saleh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Timbuktu is a legendary city that was said to have been located in the Sahara Desert. It was once a thriving center of trade and learning.

Which lost civilization is believed to have flourished in the Amazon rainforest of South America?

  1. The Amazonian Civilization

  2. The Incan Civilization

  3. The Mayan Civilization

  4. The Aztec Civilization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Amazonian Civilization is a lost civilization that is believed to have flourished in the Amazon rainforest of South America. It is one of the least-known and most mysterious civilizations in the world.

According to legend, which lost city was once home to a race of beings known as the Atlanteans?

  1. Atlantis

  2. Lemuria

  3. Mu

  4. Hyperborea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atlantis is a legendary city that is said to have been located in the Atlantic Ocean. According to Plato, it was home to a race of beings known as the Atlanteans.

Which legendary empire is said to have been founded by the god-king Hammurabi?

  1. The Babylonian Empire

  2. The Assyrian Empire

  3. The Persian Empire

  4. The Median Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Babylonian Empire was an ancient empire in Mesopotamia, founded by the god-king Hammurabi. It is known for its Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest and most complete legal codes in history.

What is the name of the legendary city that was said to have been located in the Gobi Desert and was once a thriving center of trade?

  1. Loulan

  2. Dunhuang

  3. Turpan

  4. Kashgar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Loulan is a legendary city that was said to have been located in the Gobi Desert. It was once a thriving center of trade on the Silk Road.

Which lost civilization is believed to have flourished in the Indus Valley region of South Asia around 3300 BCE?

  1. The Indus Valley Civilization

  2. The Mesopotamian Civilization

  3. The Egyptian Civilization

  4. The Chinese Civilization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization was a Bronze Age civilization that flourished in the Indus Valley region of South Asia. It is one of the oldest civilizations in the world.

According to legend, which lost city was once home to a race of beings known as the Lemurians?

  1. Atlantis

  2. Lemuria

  3. Mu

  4. Hyperborea


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lemuria is a legendary continent that is said to have been located in the Indian Ocean. According to some theories, it was once home to a race of beings known as the Lemurians.

Which legendary empire is said to have been founded by the god-king Cyrus the Great?

  1. The Persian Empire

  2. The Median Empire

  3. The Babylonian Empire

  4. The Assyrian Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Persian Empire was an ancient empire in Western Asia, founded by the god-king Cyrus the Great. It was one of the largest empires in history.

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