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Early Civilizations Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge in this easy test covering Paleolithic, Neolithic, Ancient Egypt and Hebraic times. This test covers basic humanitarian knowledge. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by lemunchii. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lemunchii

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
290,821

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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2557

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Question 1 of 10

1. Prehistory is: Hint

The study of history before written records.

The study of nomads.

Typically written in verse with music.

Depicted in artwork in the pyramid of Khufu.

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Paleolithic Era is based on what? Hint

Hunting and gathering

Hunting, gathering and the use of stone and bone tools and the use of fire

Building stationary homes, farming, and agriculture

The earliest form of physicians

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Neolithic Era is based on what? Hint

The earliest form of physicians.

Hunting and gathering.

Building stationary homes, farming, and agriculture.

Creating stone and bone tools and the use of fire.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Notable features of the Neolithic era (of Mesopotamia) included: Hint

The use of bronze

Burial sites

Terra cotta (pottery)

All of these

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ancient Egypt was a polytheistic culture. What is polytheism? Hint

The act of sacred burial

The belief that there is an afterlife

The belief in many gods

Theorizing of evolution

6. A notable structure, built by Ramses II, is carved into solid rock. Inside holds massive statues and a long corridor. At the end of the corridor is a room where four statues sit. On February 22 and October 22, the light shines just so to illuminate these four statues. What is this structure called? Hint

The Temple Abu-Simbel.

The Temple Amon-Ra at Karnak.

The Great Sphynx.

The Temple of Athena Nike.

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Question 7 of 10

7. A hydraulic society is: Hint

A society that survives by irrigation and flood.

A society that has rulers, nobles, and citizens.

A society that shifts with necessity.

A society that uses genocide as a form of control.

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Question 8 of 10

8. The culture that introduced iron and superior military were: Hint

The Phoenicians.

The Hellenes.

The Assyrians.

The Hittites.

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Question 9 of 10

9. King Nebuchednezzar II most notably: Hint

Burned Jerusalum, raided the Temple, and took the inhabitants.

Kept thousands of women as slaves whom he would rape repeatedly.

Slaughtered Isis and her husband Osiris immediately after their son, Horus, was born.

Changed Egyptian culture to a polytheistic view.

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Question 10 of 10

10. The culture to bring us the Western alphabet (indirectly) was: Hint

The Hellenes.

The Assyrians.

The Phoenicians.

The Hittites.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Prehistory is:

Answer: The study of history before written records.

The earliest form of writing is known as cuneiform. It literally means 'wedge-shaped'. The Neolithic people made records using a reed stylus in wet clay!

2. The Paleolithic Era is based on what?

Answer: Hunting, gathering and the use of stone and bone tools and the use of fire

The Paleolithic people were a product of their surroundings, but unlike any other animal, created tools to make their living simpler.

3. The Neolithic Era is based on what?

Answer: Building stationary homes, farming, and agriculture.

The Neolithic people made more refined tools of polished stone.

4. Notable features of the Neolithic era (of Mesopotamia) included:

Answer: All of these

The Neolithic people had burial sites and are the first known civilization to connect the living to the dead with tombs.

5. Ancient Egypt was a polytheistic culture. What is polytheism?

Answer: The belief in many gods

Ancient Egyptians only had one period of Monotheism, but it didn't last long before they went back to their polytheistic beliefs.

Answer: The Temple Abu-Simbel.

During the 1960s, the temple had to be moved or would've been destroyed by a flood. When modern architects moved it, they couldn't replicate what the Ancient Egyptians had done, and since the move there have been shadows that reach back instead of highlighting the four statues.

7. A hydraulic society is:

Answer: A society that survives by irrigation and flood.

Ancient Egypt was the perfect place for a hydraulic society since the Nile Delta was so predictable! In fact, it is said that the Nile is the inspiration for pyramids for as the Nile retreated, a pyramid was left in its mud and this was thought to have been a communication from the gods.

8. The culture that introduced iron and superior military were:

Answer: The Hittites.

The Hittites made iron war chariots that were drawn by horses. No other culture was known to have made such a remarkable invention so early.

9. King Nebuchednezzar II most notably:

Answer: Burned Jerusalum, raided the Temple, and took the inhabitants.

This can be found in the book of Job in the Bible.

10. The culture to bring us the Western alphabet (indirectly) was:

Answer: The Phoenicians.

The Phoenicians created a 22 character alphabet that laid the grounds for all Western alphabets!

Source: Author lemunchii

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