🏛️ World History Trivia
Quiz Set 5 — Empires
Answer all 10 questions. Click an option to see if you got it right!
Question 1 of 10
What was the largest empire in history by land area?
The British Empire was the largest empire in history, covering ~25% of Earth's land area at its peak.
Question 2 of 10
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan (Temüjin) founded the Mongol Empire in 1206 and began its rapid expansion.
Question 3 of 10
What empire was centered on Constantinople?
The Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire) was centered on Constantinople for over 1,000 years.
Question 4 of 10
What year did the Roman Empire fall in the West?
The Western Roman Empire is traditionally said to have fallen in 476 CE when Romulus Augustulus was deposed.
Question 5 of 10
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Augustus (Octavian) became the first Roman Emperor in 27 BCE after defeating Mark Antony.
Question 6 of 10
What empire conquered Constantinople in 1453?
The Ottoman Empire under Sultan Mehmed II captured Constantinople on May 29, 1453.
Question 7 of 10
What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan (modern Mexico City) was the Aztec Empire's capital, built on an island in Lake Texcoco.
Question 8 of 10
What empire built the Colosseum?
The Colosseum in Rome was built by the Roman Empire under Emperor Vespasian, completed in 80 CE.
Question 9 of 10
What empire controlled India before British colonization?
The Mughal Empire ruled most of India from 1526 to 1857, until the British East India Company took over.
Question 10 of 10
Who founded the Ottoman Empire?
Osman I founded the Ottoman Empire around 1299 CE; it lasted until 1923.