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Early Civilizations and Their Impact on Modern Society

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of early civilizations and their impact on modern society.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which early civilization is credited with developing the concept of zero?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The concept of zero was first developed in India around the 5th century BCE.

What was the name of the first written code of laws?

  1. The Code of Hammurabi

  2. The Ten Commandments

  3. The Twelve Tables

  4. The Justinian Code


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Code of Hammurabi was written in ancient Mesopotamia around 1750 BCE.

Which early civilization developed a system of writing based on hieroglyphs?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Egyptians developed a system of writing based on hieroglyphs around 3000 BCE.

What was the name of the early civilization that built the Great Wall of China?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Great Wall of China was built by the Chinese over a period of centuries, beginning in the 7th century BCE.

Which early civilization developed a system of mathematics based on the number 60?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mesopotamians developed a system of mathematics based on the number 60 around 3500 BCE.

What was the name of the early civilization that built the pyramids of Giza?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The pyramids of Giza were built by the Egyptians around 2500 BCE.

Which early civilization developed a system of irrigation that allowed them to grow crops in the desert?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mesopotamians developed a system of irrigation that allowed them to grow crops in the desert around 3500 BCE.

What was the name of the early civilization that developed a system of writing based on cuneiform?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mesopotamians developed a system of writing based on cuneiform around 3500 BCE.

Which early civilization developed a system of astronomy that allowed them to predict the movements of the stars and planets?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mesopotamians developed a system of astronomy that allowed them to predict the movements of the stars and planets around 3500 BCE.

What was the name of the early civilization that developed a system of medicine that included surgery and the use of herbs?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Egyptians developed a system of medicine that included surgery and the use of herbs around 3000 BCE.

Which early civilization developed a system of government that included a king and a council of advisors?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mesopotamians developed a system of government that included a king and a council of advisors around 3500 BCE.

What was the name of the early civilization that developed a system of trade that included the use of money?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mesopotamians developed a system of trade that included the use of money around 3500 BCE.

Which early civilization developed a system of education that included schools and universities?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mesopotamians developed a system of education that included schools and universities around 3500 BCE.

What was the name of the early civilization that developed a system of art and literature that included painting, sculpture, and poetry?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mesopotamians developed a system of art and literature that included painting, sculpture, and poetry around 3500 BCE.

Which early civilization developed a system of music that included the use of instruments and vocal music?

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. Egypt

  3. India

  4. China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mesopotamians developed a system of music that included the use of instruments and vocal music around 3500 BCE.

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