Ancient Civilization Quiz

What does the name "Mesopotamia" mean in Greek?

• Land of the Kings

• Between two rivers

• Birthplace of Civilization

• Land of the Sun

Which writing system was used to establish the Code of Hammurabi?

• Hieroglyphics

• Latin Script

• Cuneiform

• Cyrillic

Which civilization first divided the year into 12 periods named after constellations?

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Babylonians

• Romans

In what year did Persia conquer Mesopotamia?

• 539 B.C.

• 500 B.C.

• 600 B.C.

• 450 B.C.

What is ancient Egypt most known for?

• Pyramids, tombs, and mummification

• Advanced weaponry and military tactics

• Modern architecture and skyscrapers

• Industrial revolution and machinery

How many men were said to have been assembled to build the great pyramid in 2600 B.C.?

• 100,000

• 10,000

• 1,000

• 500,000

What was the cubit used for in ancient Egypt?

• A measurement of approximately a forearm to design pyramids and other structures

• Measuring time for calendars

• Calculating distances for trade routes

• Determining the weight of goods

What writing system did the ancient Egyptians develop?

• Hieroglyphic pictorial writing system

• Cuneiform script

• Latin alphabet

• Greek alphabet

When did the civilization of ancient Egypt come to an end?

• 332 B.C.

• 500 B.C.

• 1000 B.C.

• 200 A.D.

What significant religious and cultural concepts are included in the Upanishads?

• Reincarnation and the caste system

• Monotheism and democracy

• Polytheism and feudalism

• Reincarnation and capitalism