Civilization Quiz

Hey explorers! Olivia and William are on a quest to discover what makes a civilization. Can you help them figure it out?

• A complex human society with cultural and technological development

• A small rural community

• A group of animals living together

• A single-family household

In a lively debate, Aria asked, "What does the Latin word 'civitas' mean?" Can you help her out?

• City

• Country

• Village

• Continent

Imagine you're an ancient explorer like Henry, Rohan, or Liam. Which ancient society would you visit to witness its large cities and immense wealth?

• Aksum Empire

• Roman Empire

• Mayan Civilization

• Greek City-States

During a lively classroom debate, Aiden asked, "What label did European scholars often give to Indian society during colonization?"

• Uncivilized

• Advanced

• Equal

• Superior

Imagine you're on an adventurous quest with Aria and Samuel, exploring ancient ruins. Who do you think discovered the legendary Machu Picchu?

• Hiram Bingham

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

Hey history buffs! Aria and Elijah are debating about ancient dynasties. Can you help them out? Which dynasty is famous for its writing, government, and military tools?

• Shang Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

Why might historians like Anika and Noah find the term "civilization" a bit controversial?

• It suggests some societies are better than others

• It is too difficult to spell

• It is a modern term

• It only applies to European societies

Hey history buffs! Kai and Mia are debating about which empire is celebrated for its remarkable advancements in science, art, and literature during the Islamic Golden Age. Can you help them out?

• Abbasid Caliphate

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Persian Empire

Emma and Avery are debating about societies. What intriguing discovery did modern scholars make about them?

• They are too complex to be simply "civilized" or "not civilized"

• They are all the same

• They are easy to categorize

• They have not changed over time

Imagine you're on a time-traveling adventure with David and Samuel! Who among these famous figures believes humans roamed the Americas as early as 130,000 years ago?

• Dr. Paulette Steeves

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin