World and American History Quiz

Which ancient civilization is known for building the pyramids?

• Mesopotamia

• Ancient Egypt

• Indus Valley

• Ancient Greece

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

• Nero

• Constantine

The Black Death, a deadly plague, occurred during which century?

• 12th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

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

• Samurai

• Mongols

• Persians

• Huns

What was the name of the route used for trade between Asia and Europe during ancient times?

• The Silk Road

• The Spice Route

• The Amber Trail

• The Iron Path

What empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Holy Roman Empire

Which document limited the power of the English monarchy in 1215?

• The Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Treaty of Versailles

• Declaration of Independence

What sparked the start of World War I in 1914?

• The invasion of Poland

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Treaty of Versailles

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Donatello

Which country was the birthplace of democracy?

• Rome

• Greece

• Egypt

• China