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Ancient History Trivia Quiz

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

Author
trajancaesar

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
249,094

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
3092

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: DeepHistory (8/10), Guest 95 (7/10), Guest 158 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following ancient cities was the capital of the Persian Empire at the time of the war with Athens and Sparta? Hint

Babylon

Ecbatana

Persepolis

Susa

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Question 2 of 10

2. We all know that, according to the myth, Mars was the father of Romulus and Remus but who was their mother? Hint

Rhea Silvia

Agrippa

Rema

Rhea Romula Augusta

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Peloponnesian War pitted the two main Greek powers - Athens and Sparta - against each other. Who was the Athenian leader at the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War? Hint

Demosthenes

Pericles

Solon

Draco

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Question 4 of 10

4. Carthage was founded by settlers from which city? Hint

Tyre

Corinth

Nineveh

Troy

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Question 5 of 10

5. Name the Roman emperor who conquered Dacia. Hint

Vespasian

Trajan

Valentian

Nerva

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which wonder of the ancient world was built at Ephesus? Hint

The Ishtar Gate

The Pyramids

The Temple of Artemis

The Sphinx

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 476 AD the Western Roman Empire fell to Germanic tribes. Who was their leader? Hint

Athfulf

Odacer

Vercingetorix XVIII

Alaric

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which ancient civilization invented the battery? Hint

The Greeks

The Sumerians

The Babylonians

The Elamites

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Spartan king died at the battle of Thermopylae? Hint

Aeneas

Lepidus

Sargon

Leonidas

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the literal translation of the Persian name of the Persian king Xerxes? Hint

Smiter of Mortals

King of Kings

Ruling over Heroes

King of the Gods

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following ancient cities was the capital of the Persian Empire at the time of the war with Athens and Sparta?

Answer: Persepolis

The Persian Empire was a vast multi-cultural empire founded by Cyrus the Great who came to the throne in 559 BC, when Persia was a vassal state of the Median Empire. At its height, the Persian Empire stretched from the northern border of modern day India to modern day Turkey.

2. We all know that, according to the myth, Mars was the father of Romulus and Remus but who was their mother?

Answer: Rhea Silvia

Their mother Rhea Silvia was one of the priestesses of the Goddess Vesta in the city state of Alba Longa. Romulus and Remus were brought up by a wolf and after killing his brother, Romulus founded his city in 753 BC.

3. The Peloponnesian War pitted the two main Greek powers - Athens and Sparta - against each other. Who was the Athenian leader at the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War?

Answer: Pericles

After the death of Pericles Greek politics lacked a single strong leader and two new leaders, Cleon and Nicias, took to the stage. Both were from humble origins they both wanted the best for Athens. However, what was 'best' was a cause for debate.

4. Carthage was founded by settlers from which city?

Answer: Tyre

Carthage was founded in c. 814 BC and grew till it controlled a large empire but it was finally defeated by Rome in 146 BC.

5. Name the Roman emperor who conquered Dacia.

Answer: Trajan

Trajan's conquest of Dacia is depicted stunningly on Trajan's Column in Rome.After the defeat of the Dacians their leader Decabelus escaped and took his own life before his imminent capture by the Romans.

6. Which wonder of the ancient world was built at Ephesus?

Answer: The Temple of Artemis

It is a common misconception that the sphinx is one of the wonders of the ancient world: it is not and neither, interestingly enough, is the Great Wall of China.

7. In 476 AD the Western Roman Empire fell to Germanic tribes. Who was their leader?

Answer: Odacer

In 476 the last Roman emperor Romulus Augustulus was deposed,this heralded the end of the Roman Empire in the west but certainly not the east where it continued till 1453 AD. (From about 1050 onwards the Byzantine Empire faced growing difficulties and was in decline).

8. Which ancient civilization invented the battery?

Answer: The Sumerians

It is amazing that the Sumerians invented a battery using the same principles that early 20th century batteries used!

9. Which Spartan king died at the battle of Thermopylae?

Answer: Leonidas

Although a Persian victory, the Spartans fought bravely and inflicted substantial casualties on the Persians.

10. What is the literal translation of the Persian name of the Persian king Xerxes?

Answer: Ruling over Heroes

His name, Xerxes, meant Ruling over Heroes but his title, Shahanshah, meant King of Kings and he really was, ruling over a vast Anatolian empire. It was a name that struck fear in the hearts of Greeks and awe in the hearts of Persians.

Source: Author trajancaesar

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