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