10 Questions
Which ancient civilization used censuses as essential guides to determine the amount of food needed for each member of their population?
Ancient Babylonians
What material did the ancient Babylonians use to record their census records?
Clay tiles
What did the Egyptians use censuses for?
To work out the scale of the labor force needed to build their pyramids
When did the Han Dynasty in China take a well-known census?
2 AD
How many people were recorded to be living in 12.36 million households in the census taken by the Han Dynasty?
57.67 million
What role did the census play in the administration of the Roman Empire?
The census played a crucial role in the administration of the Roman Empire by determining taxes and providing a register of citizens and their property.
Who initiated the census in Rome and when?
The census in Rome was initiated by the Roman king Servius Tullius in the 6th century BC.
When and where was the first national census conducted?
The first national census was conducted in the Kingdom of Sweden in 1749.
Why did the United States undertake its first census in 1790?
The United States undertook its first census in 1790 to determine political representation and allocate resources.
How often is the US census conducted?
The US census is conducted every ten years.
Test your knowledge of ancient censuses and their historical significance with this quiz! Discover fascinating facts about the ancient Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations and their use of censuses. Explore how these early societies used census data to determine food supplies and labor force requirements. Challenge yourself with questions about the methods and materials used for recording census records during these ancient times.
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