Contributions of Ancient Civilizations Quiz

Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of writing?

• Egyptians

• Sumerians

• Greeks

• Romans

What is one major contribution of Ancient Egypt?

• Concrete

• The wheel

• Hieroglyphic writing

• Democracy

The concept of democracy was developed in:

• Rome

• Athens

• Babylon

• Alexandria

Which civilization is known for developing the first code of written laws?

• Hebrews

• Sumerians

• Babylonians

• Persians

The Olympic Games originated in which ancient civilization?

• Egypt

• Rome

• Greece

• China

Which civilization is credited with the invention of paper?

• Greek

• Roman

• Chinese

• Indian

Which civilization developed advanced plumbing and sewage systems?

• Roman

• Greek

• Indus Valley

• Mesopotamian

The arch, dome, and concrete were major architectural contributions from which civilization?

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Roman

• Persian

Which ancient civilization contributed significantly to the fields of math and science, including the concept of zero?

• Roman

• Chinese

• Indian

• Greek

Which ancient people are known for their naval power and the spread of the alphabet?

• Phoenicians

• Babylonians

• Persians

• Hittites