Ancient Civilizations

Question 1

What happened to Spartans babies too weak to become a strong Spartan warrior?

Accepted Answer

left outside to die

Question 2

Many languages were spoken in the Roman Empire. What was the most common language in Rome?

Accepted Answer

Latin

Question 3

According to Greek mythology, who killed the sphinx by answering a riddle?

Accepted Answer

Oedipus

Question 4

Romans conquered many lands. Which present day country did they not conquer in ancient times?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 5

What did scribes in Sumer write on?

Accepted Answer

clay

Question 6

What type of government were the Athenians most famous for originating?

Accepted Answer

democracy

Question 7

What is low on your list of priorities in looking for a place to settle and build your home?

Accepted Answer

river for drinking water

Question 8

What material was developed by the ancient Romans?

Accepted Answer

concrete

Question 9

What happened that allowed early humans to eventually migrate into Europe?

Accepted Answer

climate in Europe became milder

Question 10

What did the Spartan term helot refer to?

Accepted Answer

slaves

Question 11

King Tut, Hatshepsut and Ramses XI were pharaohs during which time period?

Accepted Answer

New Kingdom (1560-1070 BC)

Question 12

What was the economy of ancient Egypt based on?

Accepted Answer

farming

Question 13

The Olympic Games were held in honor of what god?

Accepted Answer

Zeus

Question 14

What was the original purpose of the Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

festival to honor Zeus

Question 15

What ancient civilization was known for building long, well-constructed straight roads?

Accepted Answer

Rome

Question 16

Hammurabi set down rules based on "an eye for an eye."Was the punishment the same for everyone?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 17

Cleopatra VII ruled Egypt from 69-30 BC. She wanted to form an alliance with what other empire?

Accepted Answer

Rome

Question 18

Romans built stone roads throughout their empire. What did their roads not include?

Accepted Answer

traffic lanes

Question 19

The ancient Olympic Pentathlon included which sports?

Accepted Answer

discus, javelin, jumping, running, wrestling

Question 20

Women in ancient Greece were usually married by what age?

Accepted Answer

13-14

Question 21

Who led the enslaved Israelites out of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Moses

Question 22

The world's first civilizations evolved in Mesopotamia. Name the two rivers.

Accepted Answer

The Tigris and the Euphrates

Question 23

What historic event did Homer write about in the Iliad?

Accepted Answer

tale of the Trojan Horse

Question 24

What civilization developed a system of mathematics for solving problems and building?

Accepted Answer

Babylonians

Question 25

What was the Athenian philosopher Socrates's motto?

Accepted Answer

Know thyself

Question 26

Romans often used what material to cover the building structures and add to their strength?

Accepted Answer

marble

Question 27

Each Roman consul could "veto" a motion from the senate. What did "veto" mean?

Accepted Answer

I forbid.

Question 28

During the "New Stone Age" humans 1st domesticated wild animals.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 29

What is the Roman numeral for the number 116

Accepted Answer

CXVI

Question 30

What happened that created the Old Kingdom, beginning a stable civilization that last 2500+yrs?

Accepted Answer

Menes united Upper and Lower Egypt

Question 31

People who created an alphabet of 22 symbols with each symbol representing one sound.

Accepted Answer

Phoenicians

Question 32

Latin was spoken in ancient Rome. Which one of these words does not have a Latin origin?

Accepted Answer

Pajamas

Question 33

Ice Age nomads used these animals to make clothing, shelter, and tools.

Accepted Answer

Wooly mammoth

Question 34

In the Stone Age, most people were nomads. What is a nomad?

Accepted Answer

People who followed their food source

Question 35

Who was the Roman god of war?

Accepted Answer

Mars

Question 36

Egyptians who wore an scarab beetle amulet believed it had the power to do what?

Accepted Answer

carry the sun to the heavens

Question 37

Christians were not accepted until which emperor came into Rome?

Accepted Answer

Constantine

Question 38

When did the Romans conquer Egypt?

Accepted Answer

30 BCE

Question 39

A hoplite was a soldier of what nationality?

Accepted Answer

Greek

Question 40

Which is not true about the Nile River?

Accepted Answer

a saltwater river

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