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1 Alexander's Journey coolicon
Travel on this journey with Alexander the Great, to visit the many places he saw during his incredible life.
 Tough 15 qns
984 plays
 Dec 04 08
ponycargirl gold
2 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 10 qns
723 plays
 Jun 27 08
pu2-ke-qi-ri
3 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 10 qns
2406 plays
 May 12 04
bloomsby editor
4 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 15 qns
774 plays
 Aug 05 06
JanIQ gold
5 The First European Civilization coolicon
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 10 qns
681 plays
 Jul 02 08
ponycargirl gold
6 Those Awesome Phoenicians! coolicon
The Phoenicians made one of the most important contributions to civilization today. What do you know about the Phoenicians and their alphabet?
 Tough 10 qns
513 plays
 Nov 17 08
ponycargirl gold
7 Masada coolicon
Today Masada is one of the most popular destinations of tourists visiting Israel. What happened there in the first century that has made it a modern symbol of Jewish survival?
 Tough 10 qns
261 plays
 May 29 09
ponycargirl gold
8 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 10 qns
1602 plays
 Jul 16 02
thejazzkickazz gold
9 World History coolicon
World History strictly B.C.
 Tough 25 qns
16278 plays
 Aug 20 00
Sprink1234
10 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 10 qns
5979 plays
 Aug 22 05
durendal
11 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 15 qns
3288 plays
 Aug 09 05
pu2-ke-qi-ri
12 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 10 qns
2724 plays
 Aug 25 01
thejazzkickazz gold
13 The Gallic Wars coolicon
A short, easy quiz on Caesar's Gallic Wars
 Tough 10 qns
354 plays
 Apr 13 09
nathraq
14 Those Migrating Indo-Europeans 2 coolicon
Descendents of the Indo-Europeans eventually settled in many places stretching from India to Europe. How much do you know about the Persians?
 Average 10 qns
444 plays
 Oct 10 08
ponycargirl gold
15 Mediterranean World of Antiquity coolicon
Welcome to the Mediterranian World of Antiquity.
 Average 10 qns
1128 plays
 Sep 14 07
the_villain
16 The First Century: Christians, Romans, and Jews coolicon
This is quiz is on first century events as they concerned Christians, Romans, and Jews.
 Difficult 25 qns
684 plays
 May 18 08
medvedok
17 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 10 qns
5853 plays
 Oct 29 01
thejazzkickazz gold
18 Ancient Historical Facts icon
Just a few questions about the ancient world. Enjoy!
 Difficult 10 qns
8226 plays
 Apr 12 01
nerthus
19 Adventures in Archaeology icon
It isn't Indiana Jones, but it's interesting nevertheless.
 Average 10 qns
2547 plays
 Sep 06 04
robert362
20 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 10 qns
2868 plays
 Aug 04 02
thejazzkickazz gold
21 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 10 qns
3564 plays
 Jun 11 02
thejazzkickazz gold
22 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 10 qns
348 plays
 Oct 03 08
ponycargirl gold
23 Ancient Geography icon
Twenty multiple choice questions on ancient locations and peoples.
 Tough 20 qns
4686 plays
 Jul 02 03
ironikinit
24 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 10 qns
3012 plays
 Oct 21 04
doomed
25 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 10 qns
2907 plays
 Jan 19 05
Gimpess
26 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 10 qns
519 plays
 Sep 13 08
trojan11 gold
27 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 10 qns
483 plays
 Sep 13 05
zamolxe
28 Ancient History Miscellany icon
Ten questions on Ancient history! Have fun!
 Tough 10 qns
2712 plays
 Feb 21 07
sweet05
29 Ancient Hittite History icon
The mysterious Hittites...who were they...where did they come from...where did they go? Perhaps this quiz will shed some light on these questions...and leave you curious for more...enjoy!
 Difficult 10 qns
1038 plays
 Jun 20 02
thejazzkickazz gold
30 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 10 qns
1089 plays
 Jun 10 08
lemunchii
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* 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 1,500 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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