Ancient Civilizations Quiz

When talking about ancient history timelines, what does “B.C.” mean?

• Before Centuries

• Before Christ

• Before Civilizations

• Before Clouds

When talking about history timelines and calendars, the letters “A.D.” stand for _______.

• “Anno Domini” which means “in the year of our lord”

• “After Death”

• “After Diana”

• “Almost Done”

Why was Mesopotamia called the Fertile Crescent?

• The soil was naturally rich because it rained consistently throughout the year.

• Mesopotamian people were the first to use fertilizer.

• The soil was naturally rich because the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers flooded predictably.

• There were plentiful natural resources and it was naturally protected by mountains.

Why is the artifact in the picture important?

• It was made of steel and showed the advancement of technology.

• The artifact established the Caste System.

• The artifact shows the holy text of Zoroastrianism.

• It was the first written laws.

Which was the least powerful of the social classes in Mesopotamia?

• Slaves and Foreigners

• Artisans, farmers, scribes, and merchants

• Religious Priests

• King and his Family

Which of the following was NOT an invention of the Mesopotamians?

• The plow

• The wheel

• Writing

• The horse-drawn buggy

In which modern-day country is Mesopotamia located today?

• Japan

• Russia

• Iraq

• Mexico

Which river was the most important in Egypt?

• The Tigris

• The Nile

• The Colorado

• The Indus

Which was the most powerful of the social classes in Egypt?

• Slaves and foreigners

• Artisans, scribes and merchants

• Religious Priests

• The Pharaoh

What was the cultural significance of pyramids in Ancient Egypt? (Select all that are correct)

• They demonstrated their strength

• They showed devotion to the gods

• They were used to bury Pharaohs and other important people

• They believed they needed to build a stairway to reach heaven