Ancient Civilizations (1-20)
1. Q: Who built the Great Pyramid of Giza?
A: The ancient Egyptians.
Explanation: Built around 2580 BC as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu.
2. Q: Which city was the capital of the Inca Empire?
A: Cuzco.
Explanation: Center of the Inca Empire from the 13th to the 16th century.
3. Q: Who was the first pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?
A: Narmer.
Explanation: Unified Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 BC.
4. Q: Which ancient city was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius?
A: Pompeii.
Explanation: Destroyed in 79 AD.
5. Q: Who is known as the "Father of History"?
A: Herodotus.
Explanation: Greek historian known for "The Histories."
6. Q: Which civilization built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
A: Babylonians.
Explanation: Believed to be one of the Seven Wonders.
7. Q: Who was the ancient Chinese philosopher behind Confucianism?
A: Confucius.
Explanation: Known for teachings on ethics and family values.
8. Q: What was the trade route connecting China with Rome?
A: Silk Road.
Explanation: Facilitated trade and cultural exchange.
9. Q: Who was the Egyptian goddess of magic and fertility?
A: Isis.
Explanation: Revered for her magical powers.
10. Q: Which civilization built the Terracotta Army?
A: Qin Dynasty.
Explanation: Created to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.
11. Q: Who is credited with founding the Persian Empire?
A: Cyrus the Great.
Explanation: Established the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BC.
12. Q: What was the first code of laws in ancient Mesopotamia?
A: Code of Hammurabi.
Explanation: One of the earliest written legal codes.
13. Q: Who was the ruler during the construction of the Parthenon in Greece?
A: Pericles.
Explanation: Oversaw the Golden Age of Athens.
14. Q: What was the primary language of ancient Rome?
A: Latin.
Explanation: Influenced many modern languages.
15. Q: Who was the founder of Buddhism?
A: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha).
Explanation: Taught a path to enlightenment and peace.
16. Q: Who ruled as the first emperor of unified China?
A: Qin Shi Huang.
Explanation: Founded the Qin Dynasty.
17. Q: What was the primary religion in ancient Persia?
A: Zoroastrianism.
Explanation: One of the world's oldest monotheistic religions.
18. Q: What ancient civilization developed cuneiform writing?
A: Sumerians.
Explanation: Created one of the first writing systems.
19. Q: Who led the Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae?
A: King Leonidas.
Explanation: Famous for his stand against the Persian army.
20. Q: Who was the famous Egyptian queen who allied with Rome?
A: Cleopatra.
Explanation: Had relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
Middle Ages (21-40)
21. Q: What was the name of the pandemic that devastated Europe in the 14th century?
A: Black Death.
Explanation: Killed an estimated 75-200 million people.
22. Q: Who was the leader of the Mongol Empire?
A: Genghis Khan.
Explanation: United Mongol tribes and conquered vast territories.
23. Q: Which event started the Crusades?
A: Council of Clermont.
Explanation: Called by Pope Urban II in 1095.
24. Q: Who was the king of England during the Magna Carta?
A: King John.
Explanation: Signed in 1215, limiting royal power.
25. Q: Who was the Viking explorer who reached North America?
A: Leif Erikson.
Explanation: Reached North America around 1000 AD.
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BSED Major in Social Studies 2
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