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Ancient Civilizations Quiz

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9th Grade

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Ancient Civilizations Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Before Centuries

Before Christ

Before Civilizations

Before Clouds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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”

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The plow

The wheel

Writing

The horse-drawn buggy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which modern-day country is Mesopotamia located today?

Japan

Russia

Iraq

Mexico

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