Ancient Civilizations Quiz

Ancient civilizations built the world we live in today - from the alphabet you're reading right now to the laws that govern modern society. If you already enjoy testing your knowledge of history, you might have tried the Famous Women in History Quiz or brushed up on the Famous Scientists Quiz to see how well you know the people who shaped our past.

• The great river civilizations, including ancient Egypt along the Nile
• Ancient wonders of the world, like the Colossus of Rhodes
• Languages spoken in powerful empires - Latin, Greek, and more
• Famous city-states like Sparta, known for its fierce warrior culture - similar military themes come up in the Order the US Presidents Chronologically quiz when you see how war shaped American leadership

Learning about ancient civilizations helps you understand why the modern world works the way it does - governments, writing, trade, and even sports all trace back to these early societies. The Famous Scientists Quiz connects nicely here, since many early scientists built on knowledge first recorded in ancient Greece and Rome.

More Quizzes to Try

If you enjoyed this one, put your knowledge to work in a different way with the Order These US Presidents Alphabetically by Last Name quiz, or challenge yourself with the Famous Women in History Quiz to see how well you know the women who changed history.