Ancient History Trivia

Ancient History Trivia Quizzes

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Ancient History Trivia Questions

1. Which river was the lifeline of ancient Egypt?

   Nile

   Its yearly flood left rich dark silt behind, so Egyptians called their land Kemet, "the black land."

   From the Ancient Egypt quiz

2. According to legend, which twin brothers founded the city of Rome?

   Romulus and Remus

   In the legend, a she-wolf nursed the abandoned twins. Romulus later killed Remus and named the city after himself.

   From the Ancient Rome quiz

3. Which Greek city-state was famous for its tough military training and warrior culture?

   Sparta

   Spartan boys left home at about age seven to enter the agoge, a harsh state-run training system.

   From the Ancient Greece quiz

4. Which animal did the Inca rely on to carry goods through the Andes?

   Llama

   The Inca had no horses or wagons. Llama caravans and relay runners called chasquis moved goods and news across the empire.

   From the Aztecs, Maya & Inca quiz

5. In which museum has the Rosetta Stone been displayed since 1802?

   The British Museum

   French soldiers found it in 1799, but Britain claimed it under the terms of France's 1801 surrender in Egypt.

   From the Archaeology & Discoveries quiz

6. Near Xi'an in 1974, farmers digging a well found thousands of life-size soldiers made of what?

   Terracotta

   The soldiers were originally painted in bright colors, but most of the paint flaked away soon after being exposed to air.

   From the Ancient & Imperial China quiz

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