Ancient Civilizations Flashcards
Mesopotamia, known as the cradle of civilization, is the oldest known civilization. In which modern-day country was it located?
a) Greece
B) India
C) Spain
D) Iraq
D) Iraq
Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire. What is the modern day name of this capital city
a) Damascus
B) Rome
C) Athens
D) Istanbul
D) Istanbul
What natural disaster occurred at Mount Vesuvius, resulting int he destruction of the city of Pompeii
a) Tsunami
B) flood
C) Earthquake
D) Volcanic eruption
D) Volcanic Eruption
The ancient Sumerians created cuneiform. What is cuneiform?
a) the oldest type of play pottery
b) the oldest for physical currency
c) the oldest form of written language
d) the oldest type of calendar
c) the oldest form of written language
The Han dynasty spanned approximately 400 years and is responsible for the creation of paper and the establishment of the Silk Road. In which modern day country was it located?
a) Iran
b) India
c) Greece
d) China
d) China
The Nile River is the longest river in the world and was central to the development of which ancient civilization?
a) Mayan
b) Egyptian
c) Chinese
d)Roman
b) Egyptian
Chocolate is thought to have originated with the Olmec people, who existed before the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. Where was the Olmec civilization located?
a) United States
b) Argentina
c) Brazil
d) Mexico
d) Mexico
Which ancient, prehistoric monument consists of a ring of standing stones and is believed to have been constructed as early as 3000 BCE
a) Sphinx
b) Machu Picchu
c) Stonehenge
d) Angkor Wat
c) Stonehenge
The Inca Empire is remembered for its magnificent architecture, such as the ancient city of the Machu Picchu. Which mountain range did this civilization span across?
a) Rocky Mountains
b) Andes Mountains
c) Sierra Nevada Mountains
d) Appalachian Mountains
b) Andes Mountains
The ancient city of Troy, famous for the myth of the Trojan Horse, is thought to be located in which modern day country
a) Turkey
b) Egypt
c) Mongolia
d) Italy
a) Turkey
