World History Quiz

Which continent is the birthplace of human civilization?

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

Which river valley civilization is known as the “Cradle of Civilization”?

• Indus River

• Yellow River

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Nile River

The pyramids of Giza were built in which country?

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Rome

Democracy first developed in which ancient city-state?

• Rome

• Athens

• Sparta

• Babylon

Which empire built the Colosseum and aqueducts?

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Ottoman Empire

The Silk Road was important because it…

• Spread Christianity

• Connected trade between Asia and Europe

• Invented democracy

• Built pyramids

The religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama is…

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Christianity

Which of the following is a monotheistic religion?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Ancient Greek religion

The Great Wall was built in which country?

• Japan

• China

• Korea

• Mongolia

Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?

• Roman Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• British Empire