Ancient Civilizations Trivia Questions
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What heavenly body was honored by a great temple built at Ur for the Sumerian god Nannar in ancient times?
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moon
In which country's 'Old Kingdom' was the mastaba a common tomb for nobility, rather than the pyramid?
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egypt
Which country had a 28th dynasty that was ruled solely by Amyrtaeus?
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egypt
In which country did Ahmose I, who reigned circa 1554-1525 B.C., establish the 18th dynasty?
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egypt
What time-tracking system was one of the two major contributions of the Olmecs, along with writing?
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calendar
In which ancient civilization was a freed slave named Terence known as one of the greatest comic playwrights?
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rome
Which ancient civilization had the 1st, 15th, and Ptolemaic dynasties?
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egypt
Which ancient civilization's most famous actor was Quintus Roscius, according to Guinness?
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rome
Which ancient civilization built tombs known as mastabas with sarcophagal chambers deep beneath them?
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egypt
In which modern-day country was the ancient region of Mesopotamia located?
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iraq
Which ancient country, ruled by kings from Menes to the Ptolemys, had more monarchs than any other?
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egypt
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