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Ancient Archaeology and Artifacts

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What is the name of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh whose tomb was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922?

  1. Tutankhamun

  2. Ramses II

  3. Hatshepsut

  4. Cleopatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922. It contained a wealth of artifacts, including a golden mask and a solid gold coffin.

Which ancient city was buried under volcanic ash in 79 AD?

  1. Pompeii

  2. Herculaneum

  3. Stabiae

  4. Oplontis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pompeii was a Roman city located in the Campania region of Italy. It was destroyed by a volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The city was buried under ash and pumice, preserving many of its buildings and artifacts.

What is the name of the ancient Greek temple located on the Acropolis in Athens?

  1. Parthenon

  2. Erechtheion

  3. Temple of Athena Nike

  4. Temple of Hephaestus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Parthenon is an ancient Greek temple located on the Acropolis in Athens. It was built in the 5th century BC and is considered one of the greatest architectural achievements of the ancient world.

Which ancient civilization built the Great Pyramids of Giza?

  1. Egyptians

  2. Romans

  3. Greeks

  4. Mayans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Pyramids of Giza were built by the ancient Egyptians as tombs for their pharaohs. The largest pyramid, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

What is the name of the ancient Chinese terracotta army that was discovered near the city of Xi'an?

  1. Terracotta Army

  2. Bronze Army

  3. Jade Army

  4. Gold Army


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. It was discovered in 1974 near the city of Xi'an and is considered one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.

Which ancient civilization built the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains?

  1. Incas

  2. Aztecs

  3. Mayans

  4. Olmecs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Machu Picchu is an ancient city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It was built by the Incas in the 15th century and is considered one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world.

What is the name of the ancient Roman amphitheater located in the city of Rome?

  1. Colosseum

  2. Circus Maximus

  3. Pantheon

  4. Forum Romanum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Colosseum is an ancient Roman amphitheater located in the city of Rome. It was built in the 1st century AD and could hold up to 80,000 spectators. It was used for gladiatorial contests, public executions, and other forms of entertainment.

Which ancient civilization built the city of Petra in the Jordanian desert?

  1. Nabataeans

  2. Romans

  3. Greeks

  4. Egyptians


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Petra is an ancient city located in the Jordanian desert. It was built by the Nabataeans in the 1st century BC and is considered one of the most well-preserved archaeological sites in the world.

What is the name of the ancient Greek statue that is considered one of the greatest works of art in the world?

  1. Venus de Milo

  2. Winged Victory of Samothrace

  3. Laocoön and His Sons

  4. Apollo Belvedere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek statue that is considered one of the greatest works of art in the world. It was created in the 2nd century BC and depicts the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The statue is missing both arms and its original head.

Which ancient civilization built the city of Angkor Wat in Cambodia?

  1. Khmer

  2. Cham

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Thai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Angkor Wat is an ancient city located in Cambodia. It was built by the Khmer Empire in the 12th century and is considered one of the largest religious monuments in the world.

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh who built the Great Pyramid of Giza?

  1. Khufu

  2. Khafre

  3. Menkaure

  4. Djedefre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khufu was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the 4th dynasty. He is best known for building the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Which ancient civilization built the city of Tikal in Guatemala?

  1. Maya

  2. Aztec

  3. Inca

  4. Olmec


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tikal is an ancient city located in Guatemala. It was built by the Maya civilization in the 1st century AD and is considered one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in the Maya region.

What is the name of the ancient Roman emperor who built the Colosseum?

  1. Vespasian

  2. Titus

  3. Domitian

  4. Trajan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vespasian was an ancient Roman emperor who ruled during the 1st century AD. He is best known for building the Colosseum, one of the largest amphitheaters in the world.

Which ancient civilization built the city of Babylon in Mesopotamia?

  1. Babylonian

  2. Assyrian

  3. Sumerian

  4. Akkadian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Babylon was an ancient city located in Mesopotamia. It was built by the Babylonian civilization in the 2nd millennium BC and is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the region.

What is the name of the ancient Greek philosopher who is considered the father of Western philosophy?

  1. Socrates

  2. Plato

  3. Aristotle

  4. Pythagoras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher who is considered the father of Western philosophy. He is best known for his method of questioning, which is called the Socratic method.

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