Ancient World History Questions 1

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  1. 3. Who was the famous philosopher who taught Alexander the Great?
  2. 6. What ancient city is known for its hanging gardens?
  3. 7. What Israelite leader led his people out of Egypt and gave them the 10 Commandments from God?
  4. 8. What was the primary language of the Roman Empire?
  5. 10. Who was the first emperor of Rome?
  6. 11. What ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
  7. 12. Who is the Roman god of the Dead?
  8. 16. Who was the famous queen of Ancient Egypt known for her temple at Deir el-Bahri, military conquests, and expansion of trade?
  9. 18. Who was the famous king of Babylon known for his Code of Laws?
  10. 23. Within the Hindu Trinity (the Trimurti), who is known as the Destroyer?
  11. 27. Who was the founder of Buddhism?
  12. 28. What ancient civilization is known for its oracle bones used for divination?
  13. 29. Who is the King of the Greek gods?
  14. 31. Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of the wheel?
  15. 33. What was the primary writing system of ancient Egypt?
  16. 34. Who was the ruler of the Maurya Empire who converted to Buddhism?
  17. 35. What King of Israel was known for slaying a giant named Goliath?
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  1. 1. What was the main writing system used by the ancient Mesopotamians?
  2. 2. Who was the Roman leader who gave up his power and many compare to George Washington?
  3. 4. What is the term for the time perid when humans lived nomadic lifestyles based on hunting and gathering?
  4. 5. What is the term for the period when humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming and settled communities?
  5. 9. What was the primary writing material used by ancient Egyptians?
  6. 12. What is the belief in many gods called?
  7. 13. What is a preference for or against a person, idea, or thing?
  8. 14. What ancient civilization is known for its ziggurats and called the Land Between the Rivers?
  9. 15. Who was the legendary founder of Rome?
  10. 17. What was the name of the ancient Greek marketplace?
  11. 19. What is the belief in a singular God called?
  12. 20. Who was the first emperor of China?
  13. 21. What was the name of the ancient trade route that connected China to the Mediterranean?
  14. 22. What was the primary form of government in ancient Athens?
  15. 24. What ancient structure in Rome was used for gladiatorial games?
  16. 25. Who was the first Emperor in Mesopotamia from the land of Akkad?
  17. 26. Who was the famous Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with elephants?
  18. 30. What river was central to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?
  19. 32. What is the name of the ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer?