Story of The World, Volume 1 Quiz

What is the name of the earliest known civilization in Mesopotamia?

• Sumerian

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Roman

Who was the legendary founder of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Romulus

• Remus

What was the main purpose of the Egyptian pyramids?

• To store grain

• As tombs for pharaohs

• As astronomical observatories

• As marketplaces

Which ancient civilization developed cuneiform writing?

• Chinese

• Indus Valley

• Sumerian

• Greek

What was the name of the Mesopotamian epic that tells the story of Gilgamesh?

• The Odyssey

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• The Iliad

• The Aeneid

Who was the pharaoh believed to have united Upper and Lower Egypt?

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

• Cleopatra

• Narmer (Menes)

What was the main crop grown in ancient Egypt?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Corn

• Potatoes

Which river valley was home to the ancient Chinese civilization?

• Indus

• Nile

• Yellow (Huang He)

• Tigris-Euphrates

What material did the ancient Egyptians use to write on?

• Paper

• Papyrus

• Parchment

• Clay tablets

What was the name of the ancient Indus Valley city known for its advanced urban planning?

• Harappa

• Mohenjo-daro

• Ur

• Thebes