15 Questions
Who issued the Code of Laws at Babylon in 1790 B.C.?
Hammurabi
In 221 B.C., who became the ruler of the Maurya Empire?
Ashoka
Which civilization is credited with developing the first empire by conquering Sumer?
Sargon the Great
Who is considered the first female pharaoh of Egypt?
Hatshepsut
Which civilization emerges in China around 1470 B.C.?
Shang dynasty
Who led the Hebrews out of Egypt around 1250 B.C.?
Moses
Which ruler began the Qin dynasty in China around 221 B.C.?
Shi Huangdi
What important technology was developed by the people in the text?
Ox-driven plow
What was the purpose of the wet clay tablets mentioned in the text?
To write documents
What was the significance of the Epic of Gilgamesh mentioned in the text?
It is the world's oldest recorded story
What did the Sumerians believe about their gods according to the text?
Their gods ruled the earth and created humans to serve them
What was the function of the cuneiform tablet mentioned in the text?
To document information
What was the state of the first Mesopotamian civilization mentioned in the text?
It wasn't controlled by a single government
What was the primary purpose of the ox-driven plow developed by the people in the text?
Aiding in agriculture
What was the attitude of the Sumerians towards religion according to the text?
They took religion seriously
Test your knowledge of ancient civilizations with this quiz. From the emergence of the first world civilizations in Sumeria to the Code of Laws issued by Hammurabi in Babylon, explore the early civilizations that existed before Christ. Challenge yourself with questions about the ancient societies of Egypt, Indus Valley, and more.
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