Ancient Civilization Quiz (Science, Math, Inventions)

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Questions on science, math, and inventions about ancient civilizations.

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1.

The Sumerians are known for their invention of writing. This form of writing was called __________.
2.

Which Mesopotamian civilization invented the wheel?
- A.
  
  Babylon
- B.
  
  Sumer
- C.
  
  Akkadian
- D.
  
  Assyrian
3.

Which Mesopotamian invention revolutionized agriculture?
- A.
  
  Steel Plow
- B.
  
  Shovel
- C.
  
  Seeder Plow
- D.
  
  Stone Plow
- E.
  
  Pickaxe
4.

Which mathematical theory/concept was developed by the Mesopotamians?
- A.
  
  Absolute Primes
- B.
  
  Pi
- C.
  
  Sigma
- D.
  
  Pythagorean theorem
5.

Which invention was vital for the survival of these civilizations?
- A.
  
  Irrigation
- B.
  
  Seeder Plow
- C.
  
  Bricks
- D.
  
  Chariots
- E.
  
  Wheel
6.

The concept of _______ was another one of Mesopotamia's great math concepts.
7.

The Sumerians would add a "leap month" every three years to keep up with the sun. This shows the Sumerian's had a basic knowledge of _________.
8.

Which of these inventions is not credited to Ancient Mesopotamia?
- A.
  
  Glass
- B.
  
  Sailboat
- C.
  
  Concept of the dome, arch, and column
- D.
  
  The first known Fishing Rod
- E.
  
  Glazed Bricks
9.

The Egyptians created two types of clocks. They are as follows...
- A.
  
  Sun Dial and Water Clock
- B.
  
  Sun Dial and Pocket Watch
- C.
  
  Sun Dial and the Hourglass
- D.
  
  Sun Dial and an Astronomical Clock
- E.
  
  They only used their cell phones to check the time
10.

Through mummification, the Egyptians were able to better understand human _________.
11.

The Egyptians used their knowledge of astronomy and other various sources to create the very first....
- A.
  
  Planetary Chart
- B.
  
  365 Day Calendar
- C.
  
  Garden
- D.
  
  Step-Pyramid
- E.
  
  City
12.

The Egyptians invented a very basic type of ______ that granted access to certain areas only if a person had a key.
13.

Taking Mesopotamia's agriculture revolution one step further, the Egyptians use a plow pulled by a(n) ____ to help seed their fields.

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