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. What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China? To serve as a burial site To mark territorial boundaries To connect trade routes To defend against invaders 2. Which civilization is credited with developing the first known alphabet? Egyptians Hittites Sumerians Phoenicians 3. What was the primary purpose of ziggurats in Mesopotamia? Defense towers Religious temples Storage of food Royal palaces 4. Which ancient wonder was built on the island of Pharos to guide sailors? The Temple of Artemis The Lighthouse of Alexandria The Hanging Gardens of Babylon The Statue of Zeus 5. What was the primary writing material used in Ancient Egypt? Animal skins Clay tablets Stone tablets Papyrus 6. Which civilization is credited with creating the first code of laws? Babylonians Persians Romans Greeks 7. Which ancient empire was ruled by Cyrus the Great? Greek Empire Byzantine Empire The Achaemenid Empire Roman Empire 8. Which civilization built Chichen Itza, a major pre-Columbian city in Mexico? Aztecs Olmecs Incas Mayans 9. Which civilization developed the concept of zero in mathematics? Mayans Greeks Egyptians Romans 10. Which ancient civilization is known for developing the first sewage and drainage systems? Indus Valley Civilization Romans Babylonians Egyptians 11. What was the main purpose of the Colosseum in ancient Rome? A temple for Roman gods An arena for gladiatorial contests A military training ground A political meeting place 12. Which structure was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu? The Sphinx The Valley of the Kings The Temple of Karnak The Great Pyramid of Giza 13. Which ancient civilization is known for creating a road network spanning over 50,000 miles? Romans Mayans Greeks Persians 14. What was the name of the trading route that connected China to the Mediterranean? Spice Route Royal Road Silk Road Amber Road 15. Which civilization built the famous city of Machu Picchu? Mayans Incas Aztecs Olmecs 16. Which ancient civilization invented democracy? Romans Athenians Egyptians Persians 17. Which ancient civilization is credited with developing the first known system of writing, cuneiform? Sumerians of Mesopotamia Babylonians Ancient Egyptians Phoenicians 18. Which civilization is credited with inventing the first known calendar based on a 365-day year? Ancient Egyptians Sumerians Greeks Chinese Your score is The average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
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