Trade and Technology in Historical Civilizations Quiz

Explore ancient civilizations' advancements in trade and technology. Test your knowledge with questions on writing, trade routes, inventions, and more!

#1

Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of writing?

Mesopotamia
Egypt
Indus Valley
China
#2

The invention of the wheel is attributed to which ancient civilization?

Ancient Egyptians
Babylonians
Sumerians
Assyrians
#3

The construction of the Great Wall is associated with which ancient civilization?

Persians
Romans
Chinese
Mongols
#4

The Silk Road was a significant trade route connecting which two regions?

Europe and Africa
Asia and Europe
North America and South America
Asia and Africa
#5

Which ancient civilization made advancements in shipbuilding technology and navigation, enabling long-distance trade?

Phoenicians
Greeks
Romans
Mayans
#6

Which ancient civilization is known for its advancements in metallurgy and the production of bronze?

Sumerians
Harappans
Minoans
Shang Dynasty
#7

Which ancient civilization developed the earliest known form of coinage for use in trade?

Greeks
Romans
Lydians
Persians
#8

Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of papermaking?

Ancient Egyptians
Chinese
Greeks
Romans
#9

Which ancient civilization is known for its extensive use of terracotta pipes for water distribution and drainage systems?

Minoans
Harappans
Persians
Romans
#10

The use of iron tools and weapons revolutionized which ancient civilization's economy and military?

Egyptians
Greeks
Romans
Hittites
#11

Which ancient civilization developed a sophisticated system of roads and communication networks to facilitate trade and governance?

Persians
Incas
Mongols
Aztecs
#12

The compass, an essential navigational tool, was first invented by which ancient civilization?

Chinese
Romans
Greeks
Phoenicians
#13

Which ancient civilization made significant contributions to mathematics and developed the concept of zero?

Mayans
Indus Valley Civilization
Greeks
Babylonians
#14

The development of the waterwheel for grinding grain occurred in which ancient civilization?

Greeks
Romans
Chinese
Persians
#15

The concept of division of labor in manufacturing processes was pioneered by which ancient civilization?

Romans
Greeks
Mesopotamians
Egyptians

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