🏛️ World History Trivia
Quiz Set 1 — Ancient Civilizations
Answer all 10 questions. Click an option to see if you got it right!
Question 1 of 10
What civilization built the pyramids of Giza?
The Great Pyramids of Giza were built by ancient Egyptians around 2550-2490 BCE.
Question 2 of 10
What empire was the largest in ancient history?
The Mongol Empire (13th-14th century) was the largest contiguous land empire in history.
Question 3 of 10
What city was the capital of the ancient Roman Empire?
Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire from its founding; later Constantinople became the Eastern capital.
Question 4 of 10
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang unified China in 221 BCE and became the first Emperor of China.
Question 5 of 10
What is the name for the ancient Egyptian writing system?
Egyptian hieroglyphics are a formal writing system using pictorial symbols, used for 3,500 years.
Question 6 of 10
What civilization built Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu was built by the Inca Empire around 1450 CE in present-day Peru.
Question 7 of 10
What was the first city in world history?
Ur (in modern Iraq) is often cited as one of the world's first cities, founded ~3800 BCE.
Question 8 of 10
What dynasty built the Great Wall of China?
The Great Wall was begun during the Qin dynasty; it was substantially expanded during the Ming dynasty.
Question 9 of 10
What ancient wonder stood at the entrance of Rhodes harbor?
The Colossus of Rhodes, a giant bronze statue, stood at the harbor entrance around 280 BCE.
Question 10 of 10
What is the oldest known civilization?
Sumer (Mesopotamia, modern Iraq) is generally considered the world's oldest civilization, ~3500 BCE.