Home > HistoryAncient Civilizations and Their Achievements Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 0% Ancient Civilizations and Their Achievements 1. Which civilization built the famous city of Machu Picchu? Olmecs Mayans Aztecs Incas 2. Which civilization is credited with inventing the first known calendar based on a 365-day year? Greeks Ancient Egyptians Chinese Sumerians 3. Which civilization is credited with creating the first code of laws? Romans Babylonians Persians Greeks 4. What was the name of the trading route that connected China to the Mediterranean? Amber Road Spice Route Royal Road Silk Road 5. Which civilization built Chichen Itza, a major pre-Columbian city in Mexico? Incas Olmecs Aztecs Mayans 6. Which ancient wonder was built on the island of Pharos to guide sailors? The Statue of Zeus The Lighthouse of Alexandria The Temple of Artemis The Hanging Gardens of Babylon 7. Which ancient civilization is credited with developing the first known system of writing, cuneiform? Sumerians of Mesopotamia Ancient Egyptians Babylonians Phoenicians 8. Which civilization developed the concept of zero in mathematics? Romans Greeks Egyptians Mayans 9. Which ancient empire was ruled by Cyrus the Great? Greek Empire The Achaemenid Empire Byzantine Empire Roman Empire 10. Which ancient civilization invented democracy? Romans Egyptians Persians Athenians 11. Which structure was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu? The Great Pyramid of Giza The Temple of Karnak The Sphinx The Valley of the Kings 12. Which ancient civilization is known for creating a road network spanning over 50,000 miles? Mayans Romans Persians Greeks 13. What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China? To serve as a burial site To defend against invaders To connect trade routes To mark territorial boundaries 14. What was the primary writing material used in Ancient Egypt? Animal skins Clay tablets Papyrus Stone tablets 15. Which civilization is credited with developing the first known alphabet? Phoenicians Egyptians Sumerians Hittites 16. What was the main purpose of the Colosseum in ancient Rome? An arena for gladiatorial contests A temple for Roman gods A political meeting place A military training ground 17. Which ancient civilization is known for developing the first sewage and drainage systems? Egyptians Indus Valley Civilization Romans Babylonians 18. What was the primary purpose of ziggurats in Mesopotamia? Defense towers Religious temples Royal palaces Storage of food Your score is The average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
Explore More >
Food and Drink
Germany’s Neighbor Challenge: Can you name all 9?
Health and Well-being
Intermediate English Grammar Test 7
Upper-intermediate English Grammar Test 7
Modes of Transportation and Vehicles