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1
Who was the greatest Greek hero of the Trojan War?
Hector
Priam
Paris
Achilles
2
Which of the following foods was NOT associated with Mediterranean polyculture?
grapes
olives
grains
potatoes
3
Which of the following was NOT true of Greek culture?
the Greeks were polytheistic
the Greeks admired art and architecture
the Greeks enjoyed athletic competition
the Greeks had no written language
4
Which of the following did NOT apply to the ancient Hebrews?
the Jews referred to the Torah and Talmud for religious and legal questions
all Jews belonged to one tribe
the Jews were separated by two geographic areas - Israel and Judah
the Jews experienced slavery under the Egyptians and Babylonians
5
This is obviously a...
toilet seat
sacred collar to display social status
musical instrument
holy altar
6
Which Pharoah unified Upper and Lower Egypt during the Old Kingdom?
Hatshepsut
Tutankhamun
Menes
Cleopatra
7
Which art form, created by the Persians, was highly prized by the ancient Greeks?
watercolor paintings
woven rugs and carpets
Gold jewelry
tin cups
8
The Egyptians learned appropriate behavior and customs from...
Hammurabi's Code
the Epic of Gilgamesh
Greek mythology
wisdom literature
9
Which of the following ancient cultures was known for Linear A and the myth of the minotaur?
Mycenaean
Hebrew
Egyptian
Minoan
10
Which ancient civilization developed along the Fertile Crescent?
Minoans
Sumerians
Mycenaeans
Egyptians
11
The Egyptians lived along the banks of which river?
Nile
Mississippi
Danube
Amazon
12
According to myth, what caused the Trojan War?
the abduction of Helen of Mycenae
Disputed trade routes
Increasing Greek colonization
the Ionian Revolt
13
Which ancient culture was monotheistic, tribal, and enslaved by the Egyptians and Assyrians?
Trojans
Greeks
Minoans
Hebrews
14
The Bronze Age led to...
deadlier, advanced weaponry
ships capable of crossing the Atlantic
iron farming tools and implements
road systems that crossed Europe and Asia
15
Which of the following was NOT true of the Egyptian Book of the Dead?
the book contained magic spells
the book has been found buried with all Egyptians
the book was actually a set of papyrus scrolls
the book was expensive
16
Which 2 civilizations signed the world's first peace treaty?
Sumerians and Greeks
Egyptians and Hittites
Greeks and Persians
Egyptians and Assyrians
17
Which ancient civilization was polytheistic, used hieroglyphics, and was led by pharaohs?
Phoenicians
Hebrews
Minoans
Egyptians
18
Gilgamesh was a...
Sumerian King who completed a hero's journey
Sumerian lawgiver who came up with "eye for an eye"
Pharaoh who enslaved the Hebrews
character in the Marvel film Eternals
19
Which ancient culture was known for incorporating violence in their art and exiling people?
Hebrews
Egyptians
Persians
Assyrians
20
The Persians were notable for...
abolishing slavery
gender equality
allowing religious freedom
free, public education
21
Most ancient civilizations interacted with each other via...
farming
warfare
story telling
trade
22
Final Question: Which ancient civilization generally treated women the best?
Mycenaeans
Hebrews
Egyptians
Sumerians
23
Which center of learning in the ancient world was founded by Alexander the Great?
Persepolis, Persia
Rome, Italy
Athens, Greece
Alexandria, Egypt
