fa-landmark Ancient History

Explanation: Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE) was a Roman general, statesman and author who played a critical role in the fall of the Roman Republic. He was assassinated on the Ides of March (March 15, 44 BCE).

Explanation: The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected China with Central Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, East Africa and Europe, facilitating trade in silk, spices and ideas.

Explanation: Mohenjo-daro (in present-day Pakistan) was one of the largest cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE), known for its advanced urban planning and drainage systems.

Explanation: The Great Pyramids of Giza were built by the Ancient Egyptians around 2560-2500 BCE as tombs for pharaohs. The largest, the Great Pyramid, was built for Pharaoh Khufu.

Explanation: Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), particularly Sumer, is generally considered the world's oldest civilization, dating to around 3500-3000 BCE. It had writing, cities and laws.