Hey, history buffs! Ready to have a blast from the past? We’ve been working long and hard to come up with the perfect set of questions to challenge your knowledge of ancient civilizations. Whether you’re as wise as Socrates, as resourceful as a Roman, or as keen-eyed as a pharaoh scanning his realm, we’ve got some questions that will make even the most “mummified” trivia enthusiast leap to life!
1. What was the primary writing material in Ancient Egypt?
2. What are Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle known for?
3. What is the Colosseum in Rome originally known as?
4. Which dynasty built the Great Wall of China?
5. What was the script used in the Indus Valley Civilization called?
6. What was the earliest form of writing in Ancient Mesopotamia?
7. Tikal, Palenque, or Copán were major cities of which ancient civilization?
8. What large South American mountain range did the Inca Empire reside in?
9. What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
10. What was the official religion of the Persian Empire?
11. What modern-day country was Phoenicia located in?
12. Who was the first Jewish King?
13. Name the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt. (Hint: she had relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony)
14. In what modern-day country was the ancient Sumerian civilization located?
15. What was the capital city of the Ancient Assyrian empire?
16. The Hittites were famous for mastering the use of what metal?
17. The Minoan civilization was centered on which Island?
18. What massive stone sculptures are the Olmecs known for?
19. Who was the greatest general of Carthage?
20. What modern-day country was the Kingdom of Kush located in?
21. What is the oldest pottery style known in the world, discovered in Ancient Japan?
22. What is the name of the Egyptian sun god?
23. What did the Greeks use to predict the future?
24. Which Roman Emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?
25. Paper, the compass, and gunpowder significant inventions from which country’s Ancient Dynasties?
26. What religion did Emperor Ashoka promote in Ancient India?
27. Who was the main character in the Epic of Gilgamesh?
28. True or false? Maize (corn) was cultivated by the Maya civilization.
29. True or false? Llamas and Alpacas were sacred to the Inca Empire.
30. Who was the goddess of weaving in Aztec religion?
31. Who was known as the “King of Kings” in ancient Persia?
32. What was the Phoenician alphabet’s major contribution to the Western world?
33. What was the most sacred place in Jerusalem during the time of Ancient Israel?
34. What is the circular structure common in Celtic settlements called?
35. Name a major Sumerian city-state.
36. Which Assyrian king built the world’s first known library?
37. Where did the Hittite Empire derive its laws from?
38. What language did the Minoans on Crete write in?
39. What was the primary diet of the Olmecs?
40. For what are the Carthaginians best remembered?
41. What was the traditional form of government in the Kingdom of Kush?
42. Which mountain was considered sacred by the Ancient Japanese Jomon people?
43. What burial technique was used to preserve important bodies for the afterlife in Egypt?
44. What was the most prestigious event in the ancient Olympic Games?
45. Name a famous Roman law code.
46. Name an important Chinese philosopher other than Confucius.
47. Name one major trading partner of the Indus Valley Civilization.
48. Name a major Sumerian god.
49. Name a cultural achievement of the Maya civilization.
50. How did the Incas record information?
51. Huitzilopochtli, Tlaloc, or Quetzalcoatl were major gods of which civilization?
52. Which Persian Empire leader was known as ‘The Immortal’?
53. What was the main means of transport for the Phoenicians?
54. What form of government was established in Israel after the period of the Judges?
55. Brigid, Cernunnos, and Morrigan were major Roman gods/goddesses.
Well done, time traveler! You’ve journeyed through millennia and ended up here, probably a little richer in knowledge than before. Can’t get enough of fun facts and brain teasers? Why not discover more quizzes on Trivia Bliss? We’ve even got ones on sculptures. We promise, it’s not a “marathon” – each of our quizzes is designed to challenge, entertain, and enlighten.
So continue your journey, and may the wisdom of the ancients guide you!
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