Ancient Civilizations Trivia Questions
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In which country did the Shang dynasty arise in the 1700s B.C. along the Yellow River?
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china
According to archaeological findings, Heinrich Schliemann initially believed the 2nd settlement of this ancient city matched the descriptions in Homer's epics, but it is now thought to be the 7th. What city is this?
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troy
Which ancient civilization is known for standardizing the shape of beds, although modern ones do not come in Pharaoh size?
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egypt
In which country did rulers begin to be known as pharaohs starting in the 1500s B.C.?
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egypt
Which country was divided into the 3 kingdoms of Wei, Wu, and Shu after the fall of the Han Dynasty?
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china
Was Imhotep, who is considered the first doctor known by name, a part of which ancient civilization?
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egypt
During the Shang dynasty, in which country were oracle bones used to foretell the future?
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china
In 220, which country's Han dynasty was overthrown, beginning a period of disunity?
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china
Which ancient civilization mummified both animals and pharaohs due to their belief in an afterlife?
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egyptians
What term for the king came into use during the New Kingdom in Ancient Egypt, having previously referred to the palace?
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pharaoh
In which country did Amenemhet I establish the 12th dynasty in 1991 B.C.?
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egypt
Which country's 12th Dynasty had Lisht near Memphis as its capital?
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egypt
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