Ancient Civilizations Recall
Instructions: Test your knowledge of the great civilizations that shaped our world!
- 1.
Which ancient civilization built the pyramids at Giza?
ARoman EmpireBMesopotamiaCAncient GreeceDAncient Egypt - 2.
In which modern country was the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia located?
ATurkeyBEgyptCIranDIraq - 3.
Which ancient civilization developed the first known writing system, called cuneiform?
AAncient ChinaBAncient EgyptCIndus ValleyDSumerians - 4.
Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
AIncaBMayaCOlmecDAztec - 5.
Which civilization created the concept of democracy in the 5th century BC?
ARoman RepublicBPersian EmpireCCarthageDAncient Athens - 6.
Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced plumbing and the cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa?
AAncient EgyptBAncient ChinaCMesopotamiaDIndus Valley Civilization - 7.
Which civilization built the Colosseum in Rome?
AEtruscanBRoman EmpireCAncient GreeceDByzantine Empire - 8.
Which Mesoamerican civilization is known for its elaborate calendar system and pyramids at Chichen Itza?
AToltecBOlmecCMayaDAztec - 9.
Which ancient civilization used hieroglyphics as their writing system?
APhoeniciansBSumeriansCHittitesDAncient Egyptians - 10.
Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the alphabet that influenced Greek and Latin scripts?
ASumeriansBPhoeniciansCPersiansDHebrews - 11.
Which dynasty built the Great Wall of China?
AQin DynastyBTang DynastyCHan DynastyDMing Dynasty - 12.
Which ancient civilization was centered on the island of Crete and featured the palace of Knossos?
APhoenicianBMycenaeanCMinoanDSpartan - 13.
Which Mesoamerican civilization built Tenochtitlan, the site of modern-day Mexico City?
AOlmecBIncaCMayaDAztec - 14.
Which ancient civilization traded throughout the Mediterranean and founded the city of Carthage?
APhoeniciansBEtruscansCEgyptiansDGreeks - 15.
Which ancient civilization built the Parthenon temple dedicated to the goddess Athena?
ARoman EmpireBPersian EmpireCSpartanDAncient Athens