Exploring Ancient Civilizations Quiz

What was a key difference between the social structures of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome?

• Both societies had only two social classes: slaves and citizens.

• Rome had a more complex social hierarchy with patricians, plebeians, and slaves, while Greece was often divided into citizens, non-citizens, and slaves.

• Greece had no slaves, but Rome did.

• Both societies allowed women to vote and hold office.

What was the main form of government in Ancient Rome after the fall of the monarchy?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Empire

Who was the ruler of Ancient Egypt known for her beauty and alliance with Julius Caesar?

• Cleopatra

• Hatshepsut

• Nefertiti

• Akhenaten

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Which Spanish explorer is credited with leading the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe?

• Hernán Cortés

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Francisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

Which civilization built the city of Machu Picchu?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

Which invention is Ancient Greece most known for contributing to modern society?

• The wheel

• Democracy

• The compass

• The printing press

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Describe one way Ancient Rome influenced modern architecture.

• They invented the arch, which is still used in buildings today.

• They created the first skyscrapers.

• They used only wood in construction.

• They built floating cities.

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Which of the following was a major contribution of Ancient Egypt to mathematics?

• The concept of zero

• The decimal system

• Geometry for building pyramids

• Algebraic equations

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What was one important result of the Age of Exploration?

• The discovery of new trade routes

• The invention of the steam engine

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The building of the Great Wall of China

Which of the following was a key achievement of the Maya civilization?

• The creation of a complex calendar system

• The invention of gunpowder

• The building of the Colosseum

• The discovery of electricity