The history of civilization

 

1. In which ancient civilization did the Code of Hammurabi originate? a) Ancient Egypt b) Ancient Mesopotamia c) Ancient Greece d) Ancient China

2. The ancient city of Rome was founded in which legendary year? a) 753 BCE b) 476 CE c) 27 BCE d) 330 CE

3. Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of writing known as cuneiform? a) Ancient Egypt b) Ancient Mesopotamia c) Ancient China d) Ancient India

4. The Great Pyramid of Giza is located in which ancient civilization? a) Ancient Mesopotamia b) Ancient Egypt c) Ancient Greece d) Ancient Rome

5. The Maurya Empire, known for its founder Chandragupta Maurya and his grandson Ashoka, flourished in which ancient civilization? a) Ancient China b) Ancient India c) Ancient Persia d) Ancient Greece

6. Who was the first emperor of unified China, known for his construction of the Great Wall? a) Qin Shi Huang b) Emperor Wu of Han c) Emperor Taizong of Tang d) Emperor Kangxi

7. The civilization of Ancient Greece is often considered the birthplace of which two major concepts in Western civilization? a) Democracy and philosophy b) Monarchy and feudalism c) Religion and commerce d) Slavery and astrology

8. The Byzantine Empire was the eastern continuation of which ancient empire? a) Roman Empire b) Persian Empire c) Greek Empire d) Ottoman Empire

9. The Renaissance, a period of cultural and artistic rebirth, originated in which European city? a) Paris b) Rome c) Florence d) Athens

10. Which ancient civilization is known for the construction of the Machu Picchu citadel? a) Ancient Egypt b) Ancient Greece c) Ancient Rome d) Inca Empire

Answers:

1. b) Ancient Mesopotamia
2. a) 753 BCE
3. b) Ancient Mesopotamia
4. b) Ancient Egypt
5. b) Ancient India
6. a) Qin Shi Huang
7. a) Democracy and philosophy
8. a) Roman Empire
9. c) Florence
10. d) Inca Empire