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Which ancient civilization established an extensive postal system?
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This legendary queen is known for her vengeance against, and killing, Cyrus the Great. Who was she?
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In this ancient civilization, chocolate was so valued that it even served as currency -and- they traded goods for chocolate. Which civilization was it?
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This device was discovered in 1901 from a shipwreck off the coast of a Greek island. It is over 2,000 years old, but its technology didn’t appear in the Western world until the development of mechanical clocks in the medieval period! It was used to predict astronomical positions, eclipses, and even the dates of the ancient Olympic Games. It is often referred to as the world’s first analog computer. What is the name of this device?
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Hundreds of almost perfectly round stone spheres were discovered here, some of which weigh as much as 16 tons. These massive objects are scattered throughout the land and have perplexed archaeologists and historians for decades. Their exact purpose remains unknown, and their creation remains a mystery. Where are they located?
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This ancient African empire once controlled as much as half of the world's gold supply…and it isn’t Egypt. Which empire was it?
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The legendary King Midas, famous for his "golden touch," was a REAL historical king of which ancient civilization?
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What is the name of one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements on Earth, with human presence dating back to 7,000 BCE?
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What was the only African kingdom to successfully resist European colonization?
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Which empire had one of the richest rulers in history, often considered by many historians to be the wealthiest person to have ever lived?
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