Ancient Civilizations Quiz (Curriculum Night)

Which ancient civilization built the pyramids?

• Rome

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Greece

True or False: The ancient Greeks invented democracy.

• True

• False

What river was essential to the development of Ancient Egypt?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Tigris

• Yangtze

What was the name of the written language used in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Hieroglyphics

• Latin

• Cuneiform

• Sanskrit

Which of the following was not one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• The Great Wall of China

• The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

• The Lighthouse of Alexandria

Ancient Rome was famous for its:

• Pyramids

• Aqueducts

• Ziggurats

• Obelisks

True or False: The Great Wall of China was built to protect against invasions.

• True

• False

What does the word “pharaoh” mean?

• King

• God

• House

• Priest

Which civilization is credited with creating the first alphabet?

• Greeks

• Phoenicians

• Romans

• Egyptians

What was the name of the marketplace in Ancient Greece?

• Forum

• Agora

• Bazaar

• Piazza