Quiz on Prehistory and Human Civilisation

What marks the beginning of ancient history?

• The production of written records

• The invention of the wheel

• The rise of agriculture

• The discovery of fire

Which of the following was NOT one of the first civilisations?

• Greece

• India

• Sumer

• Egypt

Why is studying history important?

• It helps us learn math

• It allows us to avoid repeating mistakes

• It teaches us how to cook

• It makes us better at sports

What does UNESCO strive to protect?

• Political systems

• Modern technology

• Cultural and natural heritage

• Natural disasters

When was the Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage adopted?

• 1965

• 1980

• 1972

• 1990

How many sites are currently on the World Heritage List?

• 1500

• 1200

• 500

• 911

What is the British Museum known for?

• Being the oldest museum

• Having more than seven million objects

• Being the largest zoo

• Having the most visitors in the world

How many staff members does the British Museum employ?

• 500

• 2000

• 1000

• 1500

What is one skill that studying history teaches?

• How to build houses

• How to paint

• How to pose questions

• How to play an instrument

What is the main focus of historians and archaeologists?

• To create new technologies

• To preserve the past

• To explore outer space

• To teach math