History for Kids: Ancient Civilizations and Key Figures

What was one of the main reasons Rome's location was considered perfect?

• It was near the ocean.

• It was in the middle of a forest.

• It was surrounded by deserts.

• It was along the Tiber River.

Who was the last king of Rome before it became a republic?

• Romulus

• Tarquin the Proud

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

What is the Colosseum in Rome best known for?

• Being a large library

• Hosting gladiator fights

• Serving as a royal palace

• Being a famous school

Which sea was Ancient Greece located around?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Caspian Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Red Sea

What form of government was introduced in Athens during the Archaic period?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

Who was the famous leader of Ancient Greece known for never losing a battle?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Alexander the Great

• Aristotle

Where was George Washington born?

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• New York

• Massachusetts

What was George Washington's role in the American Revolution?

• He was a spy for the French.

• He was a British general.

• He was the commander of the Continental Army.

• He was a ship captain.

What did George Washington famously refuse to do as president?

• Wear a wig

• Live in the White House

• Serve more than two terms

• Travel outside the country

What was Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery?

• He was indifferent.

• He ignored it.

• He supported it.

• He opposed it.