Early Civilization Quiz

Question 1

"Two thirds they made him god and one third man." was written about which Mesopotamian ruler?

Accepted Answer

Gilgamesh

Question 2

Which of the following is not a Greek Philosopher

Accepted Answer

Copernicus

Question 3

Which early river civilization led to the creation of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Indus Valley

Question 4

Who was the father of Alexander the Great?

Accepted Answer

Phillip II

Question 5

Which Greek philosopher wrote down the ideas of Socrates?

Accepted Answer

Plato

Question 6

Which Greek city-state was the first to have Democracy?

Accepted Answer

Athens

Question 7

Which technological advancement allowed humans to move from nomadic groups to civilized people?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture Revolution

Question 8

What empire did Alexander defeat?

Accepted Answer

Persia

Question 9

Name the two rivers that surround Mesopotamia.

Accepted Answer

Tigris and Euphrates

Question 10

It was believed that the rule of each dynasty in ancient China was due to the _______________?

Accepted Answer

Mandate of Heaven

Question 11

The Great Pyramids of Giza were built during which kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Old

Question 12

What was the name of the Aryan social structure that became the Indian Caste System?

Accepted Answer

Varna

Question 13

Which early civilization led to the creation of Hinduism and Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Indus Valley

Question 14

The first written system of laws was known as what?

Accepted Answer

Code of Hammurabi

Question 15

Which group of nomadic people conquered the Indus Valley?

Accepted Answer

Aryans

Question 16

What artifact allowed modern historians to read hieroglyphics?

Accepted Answer

Rosetta Stone

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a Chinese dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Aryan

Question 18

Which first area of civilization is known as the "fertile crescent"?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 19

This was the longest lasting Chinese dynasty.

Accepted Answer

Zhou

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