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1 trivia quiz  Those Awesome Phoenicians! icon
The Phoenicians made one of the most important contributions to civilization today. What do you know about the Phoenicians and their alphabet?
 Tough 10Q
273 plays
 Nov 17 08
ponycargirl gold
2 trivia quiz  The "Write" Stuff coolicon
Writing emerged-- for the first time ever-- in fourth millennium BCE in Southern Babylonia. What forces catalyzed the invention of writing? How was this first writing system invented and used? Take this quiz to find out!
 Tough 10Q
489 plays
 Jun 27 08
pu2-ke-qi-ri
3 trivia quiz  The Goths coolicon
The Goths played a key role in bringing an already weakened West Roman Empire to its knees, and in turn they also established kingdoms of their own in parts the Western Empire. Find out more about this mysterious people.
 Difficult 10Q
2163 plays
 May 12 04
bloomsby editor
4 trivia quiz  Operatic Ancient History ? Non-Roman coolicon
Here?s another instalment on my series of combining classical music and history. Most of the operatic background was provided, as always, by the ?Phaeton Great Opera Book?, but also by www.operone.de. Have fun!
 Average 15Q
714 plays
 Aug 05 06
JanIQ gold
5 trivia quiz  The Assyrian Empire coolicon
Arguably the greatest period of ancient Assyria lasted from 745 until 612 B.C., a period in which the Assyrians attained the level of empire. Here's a brief sketch of that period of time, with the most important rulers and events highlighted...good luck
 Very Difficult 10Q
1431 plays
 Jul 16 02
thejazzkickazz gold
6 trivia quiz  World History coolicon
World History strictly B.C.
 Tough 25Q
14889 plays
 Aug 20 00
Sprink1234
7 trivia quiz  The Joy of Archaeology coolicon
In "The Joy of Cooking," you learn to cook fine cuisine by first learning how to, say, bone a squirrel. Archaeology is the same-- incredible finds require careful recordkeeping and digging in the dirt. This quiz brings you gold, mold, soil and spoil!
 Average 15Q
2913 plays
 Aug 09 05
pu2-ke-qi-ri
8 trivia quiz  Lost Ancient Cities coolicon
Can you name the ancient cities from these clues. From ancient Greece to the Incan Andes, stopping shortly to take a look through Europe and beyond!
 Average 10Q
5214 plays
 Aug 22 05
durendal
9 trivia quiz  The History of Sumer cool
Covering one of the earliest civilizations in human history, this quiz covers the history of Sumeria in a nutshell. Have fun!
 Difficult 10Q
2556 plays
 Aug 25 01
thejazzkickazz gold
10 trivia quiz  The World at One icon
What was the world like at the year 1 AD on the western calendar? Obviously the birth of civilization did not occur at this date, many civilizations had already come and gone...but what was happening in the world of that time? Let's find out...
 Very Difficult 10Q
3291 plays
 Jun 11 02
thejazzkickazz gold
11 trivia quiz  Army of the Early Roman Empire icon
This quiz deals with the basic make up of the Roman legion in the early days of empire. Although similar to the Army of the Republic, the Imperial legions underwent some significant changes in the early years of imperial rule.
Difficult 10Q
351 plays
 Sep 13 08
trojan11 gold
12 trivia quiz  Mediterranean World of Antiquity icon
Welcome to the Mediterranian World of Antiquity.
 Average 10Q
867 plays
 Sep 14 07
the_villain
13 trivia quiz  Adventures in Archaeology icon
It isn't Indiana Jones, but it's interesting nevertheless.
 Average 10Q
2307 plays
 Sep 06 04
robert362
14 trivia quiz  Ancient Civilizations
I will give you a brief list of accomplishments or characteristics, of some rather obscure group of people and you shall ferret out the proper name.
 Tough 10Q
5484 plays
 Oct 29 01
thejazzkickazz gold
15 trivia quiz  Ancient Historical Facts icon
Just a few questions about the ancient world. Enjoy!
 Difficult 10Q
7704 plays
 Apr 12 01
nerthus
16 trivia quiz  The World in 500...AD! icon
In order to celebrate the creation of my 500th quiz, queries about the world of 500 AD have been selected. Thank you for your kind patronage...on to 1000!
 Very Difficult 10Q
2673 plays
 Aug 04 02
thejazzkickazz gold
17 trivia quiz  The First Century: Christians, Romans, and Jews icon
This is quiz is on first century events as they concerned Christians, Romans, and Jews.
 Difficult 25Q
435 plays
 May 18 08
medvedok
18 trivia quiz  Ancient History Miscellany icon
Ten questions on Ancient history! Have fun!
 Tough 10Q
2376 plays
 Feb 21 07
sweet05
19 trivia quiz  Ancient Geography icon
Twenty multiple choice questions on ancient locations and peoples.
 Tough 20Q
4335 plays
 Jul 02 03
ironikinit
20 trivia quiz  Traitors and Villains of the Ancient World icon
Some of the less honourable members of the ancient world are included in this quiz. Use the clues provided to identify them. Good Luck!
 Tough 10Q
2682 plays
 Jan 19 05
Gimpess
21 trivia quiz  The First European Civilization icon
Fifteen hundred years before the Classical Age in Greece, the Minoans built fine palaces, developed writing, and created an intricate plumbing system. Test your knowledge regarding the first European civilization.
 Tough 10Q
456 plays
 Jul 02 08
ponycargirl gold
22 trivia quiz  B. C. - They Lived Before Christ icon
Much of importance happened in the era before Christ and many famous people lived then ... What can you remember of your history lessons that covered the B.C era in different parts of the world?
 Average 10Q
2697 plays
 Oct 21 04
doomed
23 trivia quiz  Early Civilizations icon
Test your knowledge in this easy test covering Paleolithic, Neolithic, Ancient Egypt and Hebraic times. This test covers basic humanitarian knowledge. Good luck!
 Average 10Q
741 plays
 Jun 10 08
lemunchii
24 trivia quiz  Those Migrating Indo-Europeans 2 icon
Descendents of the Indo-Europeans eventually settled in many places stretching from India to Europe. How much do you know about the Persians?
 Average 10Q
339 plays
 Oct 10 08
ponycargirl gold
25 trivia quiz  The Dacians icon
The Dacians are the earliest inhabitans of Romania, a land where history was made by "accidents". Let`s see what you know about this part of history, the true history of Romnians.
 Tough 10Q
414 plays
 Sep 13 05
zamolxe
26 trivia quiz  Dig This icon
A quiz for the armchair archaeologist (myself included) on some basic terms. This is easy, have fun and enjoy.
 Average 10Q
597 plays
 Jun 28 06
fiachra
27 trivia quiz  Ancient Civilizations icon
A little bit of ancient history.
 Average 10Q
6306 plays
 Oct 26 01
robert362
28 trivia quiz  Those Migrating Indo-Europeans 1 icon
Descendants of the Indo-Europeans eventually settled in many places stretching from India to Europe. What do you know about the Hittites?
 Tough 10Q
261 plays
 Oct 03 08
ponycargirl gold
29 trivia quiz  World History Made Simple: 2900 - 800 B.C. icon
My last quiz covered two and a half millenia in ten questions, so I don't think anyone should have been brain damaged. Here are ten more significant events over the next 2100 years. Enjoy.
 Average 10Q
3018 plays
 Feb 21 04
rblayer gold
30 trivia quiz  The Barbarians of Europe icon
This quiz tests the knowledge of the barbarian tribes of early Europe, like the Visigoths and Ostrogoths, Huns, Vandals.
 Average 10Q
2118 plays
 Jun 03 03
CzarManx
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Some sample questions from this category:

* The Peloponnesian War began in 431 B.C. and was fought between what two cities?
* The First Triumvirate was established in 60 B.C. by Julius Caesar, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and this Roman general and consul. He was one of Caesar's many enemies and his son-in-law,he became a ruler of Rome. Who was he?
* Stonehenge is thought to have been built over a 1500 year period. Approximately when is Stonehenge thought to have been started?
* King Philip II of Macedonia was assassinated in 336 B.C. and was succeeded by his son. Who was he?
* Which of the following is NOT one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

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