Ancient Civilizations Quiz

What is the definition of an aqueduct?

• A type of ancient weapon

• A method of irrigation

• A type of ancient boat

• A conduit that carries water over a valley

What is the meaning of the term 'dynasty'?

• A form of government

• A type of religious ritual

• A type of ancient currency

• A succession, lasting several generations, of rulers from the same family or group

What is the definition of 'coercive'?

• Of or relating to a specific culture

• A type of ancient language

• A method of trade

• Of or using coercion (power to persuade someone using threats or intimidation)

What is the Silk Road?

• A type of ancient ship

• A name given to the ancient trade routes between China and southern Europe, through southern Asia

• A type of ancient religious practice

• A method of irrigation

What is the definition of 'monastic'?

• Relating to a specific type of government

• A method of transportation

• A type of ancient food

• Relating to life in an isolated religious community

What is the meaning of the term 'polytheistic'?

• A method of communication

• A type of ancient building

• The belief in only one god

• The belief in more than one god

What is the definition of 'empirical'?

• A type of ancient artifact

• Relating to a specific type of government

• A method of warfare

• Derived from experiment and observation rather than theory

What is the meaning of the term 'sovereign'?

• A nation's ruler usually by hereditary right

• A method of irrigation

• A type of ancient currency

• A type of ancient boat

What is the definition of 'diffusion'?

• A method of transportation

• A type of ancient language

• The act of gathering something

• The act of dispersing something

What is the meaning of the term 'salvation'?

• A type of ancient building

• A method of trade

• A type of ancient ritual

• The act of delivering from sin or saving from evil