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Ancient History Quiz

Multiple Choice

  1. What is the period of time known as the Iron Age? A. The period between 1000-500 BCE B. The period between 500-100 BCE C. The period between 1000-1500 BCE D. The period between 1500-2000 BCE

  2. What was the first written language of the Ancient Egyptians? A. Latin B. Sanskrit C. Greek D. Hieroglyphics

  3. What was the name of the first Egyptian Pharaoh? A. Tutankhamun B. Narmer C. Akhenaten D. Ramses II

  4. Who wrote the epic poem the Iliad? A. Homer B. Plato C. Socrates D. Aristotle

True/False

  1. The Ancient Greeks believed in a pantheon of gods. A. True B. False

  2. The Parthenon was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. A. True B. False

  3. The Ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife. A. True B. False

  4. The Ancient Greeks invented the Olympics. A. True B. False

Fill-in-the-Blank

  1. The ___________ was an ancient Greek city-state.

  2. The ___________ was the first written language of the Ancient Sumerians.

  3. The ___________ was a temple built in honor of the goddess Athena.

  4. The ___________ was an empire located in what is now modern-day Turkey.

Short Answer

  1. What was the purpose of the Great Pyramids of Giza?

  2. What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone?

  3. What is the significance of the Parthenon?

  4. What was the significance of the Trojan War?

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Ancient History Practice Sheet

Introduction

Welcome to the Ancient History practice sheet. This practice sheet will help you understand and learn about Ancient History. It will gradually increase in difficulty level as you progress through it. After each section, there will be practice problems with an answer key at the end.

Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece was a civilization that existed between the 8th century BC and the 6th century AD. It was a powerful and influential civilization that left a lasting impact on the world. Ancient Greece was known for its advancements in art, philosophy, science, and politics. It was also home to some of the most famous figures in history, such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

Practice Questions

  1. What time period did Ancient Greece exist in?
  2. What were some of the advancements made by Ancient Greece?
  3. Who were some of the most famous figures in Ancient Greece?

Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome was a civilization that existed between the 8th century BC and the 5th century AD. It was a powerful and influential civilization that left a lasting impact on the world. Ancient Rome was known for its advancements in law, engineering, military, and government. It was also home to some of the most famous figures in history, such as Julius Caesar, Augustus, and Cicero.

Practice Questions

  1. What time period did Ancient Rome exist in?
  2. What were some of the advancements made by Ancient Rome?
  3. Who were some of the most famous figures in Ancient Rome?

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt was a civilization that existed between the 3rd millennium BC and the 4th century AD. It was a powerful and influential civilization that left a lasting impact on the world. Ancient Egypt was known for its advancements in architecture, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. It was also home to some of the most famous figures in history, such as Cleopatra, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun.

Practice Questions

  1. What time period did Ancient Egypt exist in?
  2. What were some of the advancements made by Ancient Egypt?
  3. Who were some of the most famous figures in Ancient Egypt?

Answer Key

  1. What time period did Ancient Greece exist in? Answer: 8th century BC to 6th century AD

  2. What were some of the advancements made by Ancient Greece? Answer: Art, philosophy, science, and politics

  3. Who were some of the most famous figures in Ancient Greece? Answer: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

  4. What time period did Ancient Rome exist in? Answer: 8th century BC to 5th century AD

  5. What were some of the advancements made by Ancient Rome? Answer: Law, engineering, military, and government

  6. Who were some of the most famous figures in Ancient Rome? Answer: Julius Caesar, Augustus, and Cicero

  7. What time period did Ancient Egypt exist in? Answer: 3rd millennium BC to 4th century AD

  8. What were some of the advancements made by Ancient Egypt? Answer: Architecture, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine

  9. Who were some of the most famous figures in Ancient Egypt? Answer: Cleopatra, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun

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