Ancient Civilizations Quiz

Question 1

Which ancient wonder was located in Alexandria, Egypt?

Accepted Answer

The Lighthouse of Alexandria

Answer

The Colossus of Rhodes

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The Hanging Gardens

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The Temple of Artemis

Question 2

Which ancient civilization built the Machu Picchu complex?

Accepted Answer

Inca

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Aztec

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Maya

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Olmec

Question 3

What writing system did ancient Egyptians use?

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

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Cuneiform

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Sanskrit

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Linear A

Question 4

Which ancient civilization invented the wheel?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamians (Sumerians)

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Egyptians

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Greeks

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Chinese

Question 5

What was the name of the ancient Greek city-state famous for its warriors?

Accepted Answer

Sparta

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Athens

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Corinth

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Thebes

Question 6

Who was the first Emperor of China?

Accepted Answer

Qin Shi Huang

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Confucius

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Kublai Khan

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Emperor Wu

Question 7

What was the Roman Colosseum primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Gladiatorial contests and public spectacles

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Religious ceremonies

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Political debates

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Trade and commerce

Question 8

Which ancient civilization developed the world's first known democracy?

Accepted Answer

Athenian Greek

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Roman

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Persian

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Phoenician

Question 9

What did Julius Caesar famously say when crossing the Rubicon?

Accepted Answer

The die is cast

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Veni, Vidi, Vici

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Et tu, Brute?

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All roads lead to Rome

Question 10

Which ancient civilization built Stonehenge?

Accepted Answer

Pre-Celtic Britons

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Romans

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Celts

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Druids

Question 11

What was the primary language of the ancient Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Latin

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Greek

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Etruscan

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Aramaic

Question 12

Which ancient city was described as being built on seven hills?

Accepted Answer

Rome

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Athens

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Cairo

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Jerusalem

Question 13

Who was Alexander the Great's famous teacher?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle

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Socrates

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Plato

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Ptolemy

Question 14

What was the Silk Road?

Accepted Answer

An ancient trade route connecting East and West

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A Roman road made of silk stones

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A Chinese imperial highway

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A route used only for silk trade

Question 15

Which ancient Egyptian queen was famous for her beauty and political power?

Accepted Answer

Cleopatra

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Nefertiti

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Hatshepsut

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Nefertari

Question 16

What did the ancient Mayans develop that was highly advanced for their time?

Accepted Answer

A sophisticated calendar and astronomical system

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Iron tools

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Gunpowder

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A democratic system

Question 17

Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the alphabet?

Accepted Answer

Phoenicians

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Egyptians

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Greeks

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Sumerians

Question 18

What was the name of the ancient library considered the greatest in the ancient world?

Accepted Answer

Library of Alexandria

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Library of Rome

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Library of Athens

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Library of Babylon

Question 19

Which ancient battle in 490 BC saw Greek soldiers defeat the Persian army?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Marathon

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Battle of Thermopylae

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Battle of Salamis

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Battle of Plataea

Question 20

What was the official religion of the Roman Empire after 380 AD?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

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Paganism

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Judaism

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Islam