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Mesopotamia Quizzes

Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz: Questions and Answers

Start an enlightening journey through the cradle of civilization with our Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz. Delve into the rich history, culture, and innovations of this ancient land, know...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 33580 | Last updated: Jul 09, 2025

Sample Question
Which of the following was NOT an invention of the Mesopotamians?

The wheel

The plow

Writing

Gunpowder

Mesopotamia 5 Traits of Civilization

Explore the foundational traits of civilizations through the lens of ancient Mesopotamia. This quiz assesses understanding of societal development, specialized roles, and the evolu...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 6384 | Last updated: Oct 20, 2025

Sample Question
Which one of the 5 traits of civilization can a culture skip and still be considered a civilization?

Surpluses.

Record keeping.

You must have all 5 traits to be considered a civilization.

Complex institutions.

Ancient Mesopotamia Test Quiz!

This quiz will help you review for our Unit 8 Ancient Mesopotamia test!

Questions: 26 | Attempts: 5070 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
A ziggurat would be an example of which trait of civilization?

Government

Social classes

Monumental architecture

Stable food supply

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Ancient Egypt Quizzes

A Trivia Quiz on Egyptian Gods and Goddesses!

When you think of historic kings, Gods and goddesses Egypt is one of the countries that will most definitely cross your mind. One of the most powerful gods according to the Egyptia...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 15315 | Last updated: Oct 19, 2025

Sample Question
What is the god of the sun called?

Ra or Re

Horus

Nut and Geb

Osiris

Ancient Egypt Practice Test Quiz

The history of ancient Egypt spans the period from the early prehistoric settlements of the northern Nile valley to the Roman conquest. The Pharaonic Period is dated from w...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 8737 | Last updated: Apr 07, 2025

Sample Question
The dry deserts around Egypt were called

Kemet

Gift of the Nile

Deshret

Papyrus

The Great Pyramid of Giza Trivia Quiz

Do you know about the wonders of the world? This short trivia quiz will help you determine how much you have learned about "The Great Pyramid of Giza." This quiz will be ...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 4491 | Last updated: Aug 22, 2025

Sample Question
Where is the Great Pyramid of Giza located?

Brazil

Mexico

Ethiopia

Egypt

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Indus Valley Civilization Quizzes

Indus Valley Civilization MCQ: Trivia Quiz

What do you realize about Indus Valley Civilization? Do you think you can pass this quiz? Indus Valley is the earliest known urban culture of the Indian subcontinent. It is in Asia...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 1462 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
India can best be decribed as

Archipelago

Subcontinent.

Continent.

Island

Trivia Quiz: What do you know about Indus Valley Civilization?

What Do You Know About Indus Valley Civilization? Did you know that it is one of the greatest ancient civilizations in the world? Most Indus Valley cities had great architectural d...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1431 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
What is the name the Aryans called their teacher/ expert?

Sir

Guru

Mr.

Sanskirt

Indus Valley Civilization Quiz Part 1

Explore the climate, irrigation, and agricultural practices of the Indus Valley Civilization in this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on their proximity to the Indus River, trade...

Questions: 19 | Attempts: 383 | Last updated: Mar 05, 2025

Sample Question
What is the climate like in the Indus Valley?

Cold

Wet

Rainy

Desert

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Ancient China Civilization Quizzes

China Qin Dynasty Quiz

Use questions in this quiz to prep for your Unit Lesson quiz on China's Qin Dynasty.

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 3340 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
Why was Qin against education?

As a student, he had been bullied.

Education took time away from farming.

As a student, he had been beaten by his teachers

He was not educated and look what he accomplished.

Ancient China Civilization Facts: Quiz!

China is one of the oldest and longest-lasting civilizations. History can trace back over 4,000 years, located on the eastern part of Asia's continent. Now, it's the most p...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3003 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
What were Confucius's Ideas called?

Provinces

Religion

Beliefs

Confucianism

Shang Dynasty Quiz: Ultimate Trivia Facts

Test your knowledge about the Shang Dynasty, exploring its settlement, religious beliefs, economy, and cultural contributions, including music and governance.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2441 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
Why did the Shang Dynasty choose to settle beside the Yellow River?

Because thier enemy's, The Zhou was living there

Because the ground was fertile with loess

Because they felt like it

Becasue there was ample water there

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Mesoamerica Quizzes

Ten trivia questions and answer about the aztecs

The Aztecs were famously known for a lot of things including their love for chocolate and human sacrifices to their several goddess and gods. Before their defeat by the Spaniards t...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3624 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
What is the Aztec language?

English

Spanish

N'ahuatl

Maya civilization quiz

Do you know about the Maya civilization? Take this Maya Civilization quiz to test your knowledge. The Maya people are made of those in Mexico and Central America who actually were ...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 2389 | Last updated: Aug 22, 2025

Sample Question
A __________ is a culture that has developed complex systems of government, education, and religion.

Civilization

Mayan, Aztec, Inca Test

This test is on unit 6 (chapters 23-27) in the History alive.

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 2126 | Last updated: Jan 09, 2025

Sample Question
The Mayan civilization was located on the ___________ peninsula.

Texococo

Titicaca

Yucatan

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Andean Civilizations Quizzes

Inca Science, Innovation and Technology

Explore the technological advancements and innovative strategies of the Inca civilization. This quiz assesses knowledge on Inca expansion, construction techniques, governance after...

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 2389 | Last updated: Jan 13, 2025

Sample Question
Which of the following statements is true about Inca expansion?

Expansion led to new challenges for keeping the empire united.

Expansion led to the adoption of new technologies.

Expansion led to everyone using the same written language for government communication.

Expansion led to the use of new technologies like the compass and the construction crane.

Inca Empire Geography Trivia Quiz

We welcome you to this informative Inca empire geography trivia quiz. Incan Empire was the biggest in pre-Columbian America. From 1438 to 1533, the Incas included a large portion o...

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 1078 | Last updated: Jun 16, 2025

Sample Question
The Inca were the first to settle South America.

True

False

How much do you know about Inca Civilization? Trivia Quiz

This is quiz is about Inca Civilization. It flourished in ancient Peru between c. 1400 and 1533 CE. Inca empire extended across western South America from Quito in the north to San...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 437 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
What does Machu Picchu mean?

Only son of the sun

Old Mountain

Sacred Mountain

Hitching post of the sun

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Classical Greece And Rome Quizzes

Kviz znanja - 5. razred - Pocetci Rima

UPUTE ZA KVIZTRAJANJE KVIZA: 15 MINUTASUBMIT MY ANSWER = POSALJI ODGOVORCORRECT = TOCAN ODGOVORINCORRECT = NETOCAN ODGOVORVIEW ANSWER = POGLEDAJ TOCAN ODGOVOR

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 9968 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
Koji narod nije zivio na prostoru Apeninskog poluotoka prije osnutka grada Rima?

Latini

Grci

Kelti

Asirci

Ancient Rome Quiz: What do you know about ancient Rome?

What do you know about ancient Rome and The Roman Empire? Check your knowledge with this Ancient Rome test. Ancient Rome refers to the Roman civilization from the rising of Rome ci...

Questions: 111 | Attempts: 8850 | Last updated: May 06, 2025

Sample Question
Who led Carthage's forces across the Alps in the Second Punic War??

Caesar

Hannibal

Hasdrubal

Scipio

Mythology Quiz:12 Labors of Hercules

Are you ready to embark on an epic journey through ancient Greek mythology? Take our Mythology Quiz: 12 Labors of Hercules and test your knowledge of one of the greatest heroes of ...

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 4881 | Last updated: Jul 08, 2025

Sample Question
What was Hercules' first labor?

Slay the Nemean Lion

Capture the Golden Hind

Clean the Augean Stables

Capture the Cretan Bull

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African Kingdoms Quizzes

Are You Smarter than The Empire Of Ghana?

This quiz will test your knowledge about the Ancient West African Kingdom of Ghana. Ready to put your mind to the test?

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 1535 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
When was the Empire of Ghana established?

900 A.D.

C. 790 A.D.

C. 5th Century A.D.

C. 790 B.C.

The Ancient Ghana Trivia! Are You Sure?

Ghana was a very prosperous nation with booming trade and rich culture. They were envied so much by their neighbors that a coup was organized to enslave them. These are just excerp...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 503 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
Where was the Empire of Ghana located?

North Africa

West Africa

South Africa

East Africa

Archaeology Quiz On The Ghana Empire

How much do you really know about the Ghana empire? It's an archaeology quiz on the Ghana empire for you. The Ghana Empire which is also known as Wagadou or Awkar, used to be a...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 479 | Last updated: Aug 22, 2025

Sample Question
The Ghana Empire lay between the Nile and Senegal rivers.

True

False

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Oceania And Pacific Quizzes

Easter Island History Quiz! Trivia

Have you ever read “Easter Island?” Do you know what is Easter Island and its history? This quiz can explain it. The quiz will ask you what the statues' faces are m...

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 1911 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
When the first Polynesians found Rapanui, it was like a:

Wasteland

Paradise

Large city

Underwater volcano

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European Prehistory Quizzes

Vikings History Facts Trivia Quiz!

Think you can pass this Vikings History Facts Trivia Quiz? The Vikings are known throughout history for being raiders and did settle in most European countries. They were considere...

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 4804 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
What were Viking Thralls?

Free men and women

The inside fire place

Slaves

An ancient viking artefact

7 Wonders- Machu Picchu

This is a short quiz provided for Hilmer's Virtual Field trip. Edtech 502 Boise State

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 623 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2025

Sample Question
In what modern-day country is Machu Picchu located?

Peru

Ecuador

Chile

Bolivia

The World in the beginning

Quiz based on unit 2 of "Oxford History for Pakistan Book 1" by Peter Moss

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 152 | Last updated: May 15, 2025

Sample Question
When was this Earth formed according to some scientists?

45000 million years ago

4000 million years ago

5000 million years ago

6000 million years ago

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Ancient Civilization Trivia: Ultimate Quiz!

Explore the depths of Ancient Civilizations in this trivia quiz! Test your knowledge on the Nile River civilization, Mesopotamia, Sumerian inventions, and more. Ideal for learners interested in historical and archaeological...

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 8260 | Last updated: Oct 22, 2025

Sample Question
The civilization of ancient Egypt was located along the

Tigris River

Yellow River Valley

Nile River

Greek Mythology Quiz

Here is a hard Greek Mythology quiz to test your knowledge. The Greek gods and goddesses were a force to be reckoned with when compared to other gods. They governed them in different scenarios according to history leading their...

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 38657 | Last updated: Mar 10, 2025

Sample Question
Who was the first to ride the Pegasus?

Percy Jackson

Perseus

Pan

Bellerophon

Cronus

Seven Wonders Of The World Quiz

Start a captivating journey with our Wonders of the World Quiz. This interactive quiz is designed for explorers of all ages who are passionate about discovering the majestic and awe-inspiring sights that our planet has to...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 14892 | Last updated: Mar 7, 2025

Sample Question
Which ancient wonder of the world is located in Iraq?

St. Louis Arch

The Colliseum

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

The Great Wall of China

History Of Architecture Quiz Questions With Answers

Take this detailed History of architecture quiz today! Architectural endeavors can be traced back to the beginning of human civilization, even before that. The world has seen great architecture such as the Pyramids of Giza,...

Questions: 100 | Attempts: 64675 | Last updated: Jan 15, 2025

Sample Question
Identify the arch in the illustration?

Equilateral Arch

Lancet Arch

Drop Arch

Tudor Arch

The Acropolis Of Athens Quiz

Explore the architectural marvels of the Acropolis of Athens in this quiz. Test your knowledge on iconic structures like the Propylaea, Parthenon, and the Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus. Understand historical and architectural...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 966 | Last updated: Apr 3, 2025

Sample Question
What is at the highest point of the Acropolis?

Temple of Athena Nike

Parthenon

Altar of Athena

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Roman Empire Quiz Questions And Answers

Roman Empire Quiz questions and answers

Explore pivotal moments of the Roman Empire with this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on leaders, economic concerns, and key artifacts like the Roman scutum. Ideal for students and enthusiasts aiming to understand ancient...

Questions: 26 | Attempts: 10378 | Last updated: Apr 4, 2025

Sample Question
Which of the following people took over the rule after Caesar was killed?

Nero

Marcus Aurelius

Octavian

Alexander the Great

Ancient Greece History Knowledge Test

Have you been keeping up with all the history lessons in school? This quiz focuses on the Ancient Greece history. Let's see how much you learned in your class. The test should take you about one hour and you will get the...

Questions: 31 | Attempts: 10330 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2025

Sample Question
What effect did the geography of Greece have on its early development?

Greece had lots of natural resources, so they never traded with other nations

Being located on the Mediterranean Sea limited cultural diffusion

75 % of Greece was covered by mountains, which led to independent city-states (called polis)

Its location limited colonization outside of Greece

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