Ancient Civilizations Quiz

What was the primary unit of currency in ancient Rome?

• Drachma

• Sestertius

• Denarius

• Talent

Which of the following was a famous ancient Greek philosopher?

• Julius Caesar

• Confucius

• Plato

• Sun Tzu

The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against which group?

• The Mongols

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

What form of government was first developed in ancient Greece?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Which ancient civilization is known for the invention of paper?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient China

• Ancient Egypt

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Nero

• Marcus Aurelius

What was the center of political, religious, and social life in ancient Greece called?

• The Colosseum

• The Forum

• The Agora

• The Acropolis

Which of the following was a famous ancient Chinese philosopher?

• Aristotle

• Confucius

• Socrates

• Plato

The ancient Romans are known for their engineering feats, which of the following did they invent?

• The compass

• Gunpowder

• Aqueducts

• The printing press

What was the primary language of ancient Rome?

• Greek

• Latin

• Mandarin

• Egyptian