History and Civilization Quiz (Questions 6-11)

What is the main purpose of studying history?

• To memorize dates

• To understand the past and its impact on today

• To win trivia contests

• To learn only about wars

Which of these is a primary source?

• A photograph taken during the event

• A textbook summary

• A Wikipedia article

• A documentary film

Which calendar is most widely used in the world today?

• Lunar calendar

• Maya calendar

• Gregorian calendar

• Roman calendar

Where did democracy first develop?

• Rome

• Athens

• Babylon

• Cairo

Which river valley is often called the "Cradle of Civilization"?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Tigris–Euphrates

• Yangtze

Which ancient empire built a network of roads across Europe, Africa, and Asia?

• Mongol Empire

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

True or False: The Great Wall of China can be seen from space.

• True

• False

Who was Cleopatra closer in time to?

• The building of the Pyramids

• The moon landing

Which of these foods is older than the Pyramids?

• Pizza

• Popcorn

• Ice cream

• Chocolate

Which civilization invented the wheel?

• Mesopotamians

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Romans