Ancient Civilizations and Geography Quiz

Explore the depths of ancient civilizations and geography with this archaeology quiz. Test yourself on writing, architecture, and more!

#1

Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of writing?

Mesopotamia
Egypt
Indus Valley
China
#2

Which river is associated with the Ancient Egyptian civilization?

Nile
Tigris
Euphrates
Indus
#3

Which river valley is associated with the Harappan civilization?

Indus
Nile
Tigris
Yellow
#4

Which ancient civilization is known for building the Hanging Gardens?

Sumerians
Persians
Babylonians
Assyrians
#5

Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of the wheel?

Sumerians
Indus Valley
Chinese
Maya
#6

Which ancient civilization is known for its use of hieroglyphic writing?

Sumerians
Minoans
Egyptians
Phoenicians
#7

The 'Harappan Civilization' was located in which modern-day country?

India
China
Pakistan
Iraq
#8

What ancient wonder was located in Greece and dedicated to the goddess Athena?

Great Pyramid of Giza
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Parthenon
#9

Which ancient civilization built the city of Machu Picchu?

Maya
Inca
Aztec
Olmec
#10

Which ancient civilization is known for its contributions to philosophy, democracy, and drama?

Sumerians
Romans
Greeks
Persians
#11

What is the capital city of the Ancient Persian Empire?

Persepolis
Babylon
Susa
Pasargadae
#12

Which ancient civilization developed the first known system of writing called cuneiform?

Egyptians
Indus Valley
Sumerians
Chinese
#13

Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced knowledge in astronomy and mathematics?

Maya
Inca
Aztec
Olmec
#14

Which ancient civilization developed the concept of zero and a base-60 numeral system?

Egyptians
Greeks
Maya
Sumerians
#15

Which ancient civilization is associated with the mythological city of Atlantis?

Greeks
Phoenicians
Minoans
Etruscans
#16

Which ancient civilization developed the first known alphabet?

Phoenicians
Sumerians
Minoans
Assyrians
#17

Which ancient civilization is known for the construction of the colossal heads at San Lorenzo and La Venta?

Maya
Aztec
Olmec
Inca

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