Quiz on the Development of Civilizations

Why are settled, agricultural civilizations emphasized over hunter-gatherers in this series?

• They were the first to develop writing.

• They were the only civilizations present throughout history.

• They were more interesting.

• They left more archaeological remains.

Which civilization is credited with developing one of the earliest writing systems known as cuneiform?

• The Egyptians

• The Sumerians

• The Minoans

• The Mycenaeans

What was a significant contribution of the Sumerians to mathematics?

• They created the first calendar.

• They developed the concept of zero.

• They standardized early mathematical principles.

• They invented the abacus.

What is ancient Egypt most famous for?

• The construction of pyramids

• The development of democracy

• The creation of the first alphabet

• The invention of the wheel

What marked the beginning of the Bronze Age?

• The widespread use of bronze for tools and weapons

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The discovery of iron

• The rise of the Byzantine Empire

Which city grew into a powerful state during the Iron Age?

• Rome

• Carthage

• Athens

• Alexandria

What significant event occurred in the year 380?

• The founding of Islam

• The adoption of Christianity by the Roman Empire

• The fall of the Western Roman Empire

• The beginning of the Renaissance

Which religion was founded in 670 and spread quickly throughout Asia and Africa?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

What characterized the Medieval Period in Europe?

• The invention of the printing press

• The discovery of America

• The dominance of Christianity

• The rise of democracy

What era began with the interaction of civilizations and the spread of scientific discoveries from Islamic caliphates to Europe?

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Age of Exploration