Hittite Empire Quiz

Who found evidence of the Hittites' writings in 1884?

• William Wright

• Arthur Evans

• Heinrich Schliemann

• Howard Carter

What writing style did the Hittites use?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Latin

• Greek

Where were the Hittites located?

• Anatolia

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Greece

What advantage did the Hittites have in battles?

• Advanced iron items, including weapons

• Copper weapons

• Bronze weapons

• Wooden chariots

Who was Tarhunt and why was he significant to the Hittites?

• A Hittite king known for his military conquests

• A Hittite god of agriculture

• A Hittite god of war and weather

• A Hittite merchant who established trade routes

What was the outcome of the Battle of Kadesh?

• The Hittites were pushed out of Kadesh

• Both nations claimed victory

• The Egyptians won decisively

• The battle ended in a stalemate

What caused the collapse of the Hittite Empire?

• Invasion by the Sea Peoples

• Economic instability

• Internal civil war

• Natural disasters

What physical evidence was found to prove that the Hittite people existed?

• Ancient texts

• Artifacts

• Ruins of cities

• All of the above

What gave the Hittites an advantage as they created an empire?

• Advanced chariot technology

• Superior naval fleet

• Extensive trade networks

• Rich natural resources

The collapse of the Hittite Empire was caused by:

• Invasion by the Sea Peoples

• Economic instability

• Internal civil war

• Natural disasters