What was the Antikythera Mechanism used for?
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Calculating lunar cycles
Measuring soil acidity
Ancient messaging system
Early form of clock
Which civilization used the Baghdad Battery?
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Roman Empire
Mesopotamian societies
Ancient Greeks
Egyptian Dynasty
What was Greek fire primarily used for?
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Cooking
Warfare
Heating homes
Lighting streets
The purpose of Damascus steel was primarily to?
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Create jewelry
Build structures
Forge superior swords
Sculpt statues
What characterized the Minoan Civilization’s “lost technology”?
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Advanced plumbing
Wireless communication
Solar panels
Plastic production
How did the Lycurgus Cup change color?
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Chemical coatings
Temperature changes
Light refraction through dichroic glass
Mechanical alterations
What was the primary use of Hero’s Aeolipile?
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Water pump
Steam engine
Wind gauge
Hydraulic lift
The Qin Dynasty’s lost technology primarily involved:
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Road construction
Waterproofing techniques
Terra cotta acoustics
Metal plating
Viking’s ‘sunstones’ were used for?
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Creating fire
Navigation
Religious ceremonies
Lighting homes
What ancient technology is the Iron Pillar of Delhi known for?
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Rust-resistant iron
Magnetic properties
Weight-bearing capabilities
Solar alignment
What technology did the Romans use for underwater concrete?
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Hydraulic cement
Red bricks
Lime plaster
Granite blocks
How were the Nazca Lines believed to be used?
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Trading routes
Ceremonial paths
Agricultural calendars
Ancient maps
What was the purpose of the medieval trebuchet?
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Siege weapon
Grain milling
Water lifting
Forest clearing
Which technology did the Incas use for record-keeping?
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Quipus
Papyrus scrolls
Stone tablets
Wax tablets
What was the primary use of the Egyptian shaduf?
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Irrigation
Construction
Timekeeping
Funeral rites
How did the medieval Jacob’s Staff benefit navigators?
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Measuring angles
Predicting weather
Mapping coastlines
Deep sea fishing
What innovation is credited to the Han Dynasty?
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Papermaking
Wheelbarrow
Gunpowder
Compass
What function did the water clocks of ancient civilizations serve?
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Measuring depth
Timekeeping
Predicting tides
Calculating distances
What was the primary material used in the construction of the Norse longships?
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Iron
Oak wood
Reeds
Bamboo
What was the primary use of Byzantine flamethrowers in warfare?
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Breaking sieges
Signaling
Defensive barriers
Projectile combat
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