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Ancient Civilization Trivia 2024
Ancient Civilization Trivia 2024
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1
The idea of democracy and power to the people originated in ancient Greece.
True
False
2
How is karma related to the caste system?
It is related because of how they lived in their past life
People born into a low caste can rise to a higher caste
People born into a low caste can't improve their karma
People are in a caste because of how much money they earn
3
Which religion began in India?
both
Buddhism
Hinduism
4
An important region within Mesopotamia was known as
Persia
Zagros
Egypt
Sumer
5
What was the purpose of the Great Wall?
to reward followers with land
to keep invaders out
to punish critics of the emperor
to provide employment
6
Prehistory means
A scientist who studies the past.
The time before written records.
A record of events from early to late.
7
Which unit did you like better?
Ancient Canaan/Judaism
Mesopotamia
I like them both the same
8
What was the goal of the leader in legalism?
live a natural life
less rules
harsh rules and punishment
none of the above
9
You are now an Ancient History expert! (Select all that apply)
I am looking forward to 7th Grade & Medieval History
Let's enjoy summer first, and then talk about History again!
6th Grade History was more interesting than I thought
I have a deeper appreciation for ancient times
10
What were the Plebeians?
The common merchants, farmers, and artisans
The wealthy landowners
Citizen Assembly
Tribunes
11
The writing of ancient Egypt was called
English
Hieroglyphics
Arabic
hirographics
12
Who was at the top of the social structure in Egypt?
Slaves
Scribe
Nobles
Pharaoh
13
The word Mesopotamia means
land between two rivers
land between two mountains
land between ancient regions
land between two lakes
14
A nomad walks from place to place and doesn't have a permanent place to live
True
False
15
Who were the patricians?
wealthy landowners
elderly
government
anyone over 18
16
The Roman senate killed Julius Caesar because...
He had converted to Christianity
He failed to pay taxes
He had too much power/dictator
He died of other causes
17
The Paleolithic Age came before the Neolithic Age.
False
True
18
What direction does the Nile flow?
East to West
South to North
West to East
North to South
19
What was the landscape like in Ancient Greece?
Seas and mountains
Grass and farmland
Rivers and streams
Mountains and snow
20
Which unit do you like better?
Greece
I like them both the same
Egypt
21
The supreme force in Hinduism is:
Brahman
Vishnu
Saraswati
Shiva
22
Which of the following was a natural barrier that contributed to the isolation of China?
Taklimakan & Gobi deserts
Ocean
They were all barriers
Himalayan Mountains
23
Abraham is known as the father of Judaism.
False
True
24
Which unit did you like better?
I like them both the same
Egypt
Mesopotamia
25
Alexander the Great did not want to spread Greek ideas and wanted to destroy customs and traditions across his empire.
True
False
26
Which unit did you like better?
China
I like them both the same
India
27
What did the Buddha believe ended people's suffering?
knowledge
enlightenment
death
youth
28
After the Israelites left Canaan, they went to
Jerusalem
Mesopotamia
Diaspora
Egypt
29
What is an irrigation system?
a way of supplying water to the land/crops
more than is needed
training animals to be of use to humans
useful items
30
True or False: Confucianism was created by Kongfuzi who was also known as Confucius
False
True
