History quiz History – Ancient History quiz By isitok - September 6, 2024 0 53 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Page 1 of 15 1. Who was the first emperor of China, founding the Qin Dynasty? A) Liu Bang B) Han Wudi C) Qin Shi Huang D) Sun Tzu Page 2 of 15 2. What ancient civilization is known for creating the cuneiform writing system? A) Egyptians B) Greeks C) Sumerians D) Persians Page 3 of 15 3. What famous ancient wonder was located in Babylon and was built by King Nebuchadnezzar II? A) The Great Pyramid of Giza B) The Hanging Gardens of Babylon C) The Statue of Zeus at Olympia D) The Lighthouse of Alexandria Page 4 of 15 4. What was the primary language spoken in ancient Rome? A) Greek B) Latin C) Aramaic D) Coptic Page 5 of 15 5. Who is the Greek historian known as the "Father of History" for his work on the Greco-Persian Wars? A) Thucydides B) Herodotus C) Xenophon D) Plato Page 6 of 15 6. What ancient civilization built the pyramids of Giza? A) Romans B) Greeks C) Egyptians D) Mayans Page 7 of 15 7. What city-state was known for its powerful navy and was a major player in the Greek-Persian Wars? A) Sparta B) Corinth C) Thebes D) Athens Page 8 of 15 8. Which famous leader crossed the Rubicon River, leading to a civil war in Rome? A) Augustus Caesar B) Julius Caesar C) Nero D) Calpurnius Piso Page 9 of 15 9. What was the primary purpose of the ancient Egyptian pyramids? A) Religious temples B) Royal palaces C) Tombs for pharaohs D) Astronomical observatories Page 10 of 15 10. Who was the Macedonian conqueror known for creating one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to India? A) Alexander the Great B) Philip II C) Darius III D) Xerxes Page 11 of 15 11. What ancient civilization is known for developing the first known code of laws, the Code of Hammurabi? A) Assyrians B) Babylonians C) Hittites D) Phoenicians Page 12 of 15 12. What was the primary purpose of the Roman Colosseum? A) Residential palace B) Religious temple C) Entertainment and gladiatorial games D) Government meetings Page 13 of 15 13. Who was the famous queen of ancient Egypt who had relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony? A) Nefertiti B) Cleopatra C) Hatshepsut D) Sobekneferu Page 14 of 15 14. What was the name of the trade route that connected the East and West, facilitating cultural and economic exchange? A) The Silk Road B) The Spice Route C) The Incense Route D) The Amber Road Page 15 of 15 15. Which ancient civilization is known for the epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literary fiction? A) Akkadians B) Hittites C) Babylonians D) Egyptians Please provide your contact information to proceed.Email Address *First Name *Consent *Yes, I agree with the privacy policy and terms and conditions.Start QuizSkip and continue
