General knowledge about ancient history
For competitive examinations:
- Which prehistoric civilization, built the pyramids of Giza,?
Ans. “Ancient Egyptians”… - What well-known, ancient Greek philosopher, is acknowledged for his work, in ethics, and logic,?
Ans. “Socrates”… - In which primeval civilization, was the Code of Hammurabi created,?
Ans. “Mesopotamia” (Babylon)-. - What a,ncient civilization, settled the concept of zero ,and a decimal system,?
Ans. “The ancient Indian civilization”… - Who was ,the first emperor ,of the Roman Empire,?
Ans. “Augustus” (Octavian)-… - What earliest civilization, is recognised ,with inventing ,the wheel,?
Ans. “Mesopotamia”… - The prehistoric city ,of Machu Picchu, is situated, in which modern-day country,?
Ans. “Peru”… - The Great Wall of China ,was primarily built, to protect, against invasions, from which group of people,?
Ans. “The Mongols and other nomadic tribes”…. - What prehistoric civilization, settled the first identified system of writing,?
Ans. “Sumerians” -in Mesopotamia-, with their cuneiform script”… - Which prehistoric civilization, built the city of Troy, as described in Homer’s epic poems,?
Ans. “The ancient Greeks”… - What prehistoric civilization, is recognised, with the invention of paper,?
Ans. “Ancient China”… - Who was, the legendary founder of Rome,?
Ans. “Romulus”… - What was, the capital city, of the ancient Persian Empire,?
Ans. “Persepolis”… - The prehistoric city ,of Carthage, was a major rival ,to which ancient civilization,?
Ans. “Rome”… - What prehistoric civilization, is acknowledged, for its well-known city-states, counting Athens and Sparta,?
Ans. “Ancient Greece”… - What was, the name ,of the ancient Egyptian writing system collected of pictorial symbols,?
Ans. “Hieroglyphics”… - Which prehistoric civilization built, the city of Teotihuacan, in present-day Mexico,?
Ans. “The Aztecs”… - The prehistoric religious text, of Hinduism, the Vedas, originated in which ancient civilization,?
Ans. “Ancient India”… - Who was, the first emperor, of the Maurya Empire ,in ancient India,?
Ans. “Chandragupta Maurya”… - What prehistoric civilization, is acknowledged ,for its terraced farming techniques, in the Andes Mountains,?
Ans. “The Incas”…
The ancient history is acknowledged as the Stone Age or Iron Age. Ancient history started from 6000 BCE and ended in 650 AD. History of Mesopotamia (6000 BCE – 1100 BCE) Indus Valley Civilization (3500 BCE – 1300 BCE) Old Kingdom (3000 BC) – Egypt. - What primeval civilization built, the Colosseum, in Rome,?
Ans. “The ancient Romans”… - Who was ,the legendary queen, of ancient Egypt ,acknowledged for her relationships ,with Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony,?
Ans. “Cleopatra VII”… - The prehistoric city ,of Babylon, is situated ,in which modern-day country,?
Ans. “Iraq”… - Which prehistoric civilization, advanced the first acknowledged system of democracy, in the city-state of Athens,?
Ans. “Ancient Greece”… - What prehistoric civilization, is acknowledged for constructing the massive stone heads, on Easter Island,?
Ans. “The Polynesians”… - The Silk Road, was an ancient network ,of trade routes connecting, which two major regions,?
Ans. “China and the Mediterranean”…. - Who was, the first emperor, of the Qin Dynasty ,in ancient China,?
Ans. “Qin Shi Huang”… - The prehistoric religious text ,of Judaism, the Torah, consists of the first five books ,of which larger text,?
Ans. “The Hebrew Bible/ — Old Testament)”…. - Which prehistoric civilization, is acknowledged, for its monumental architecture, counting the city of Tikal,?
Ans. “The Maya civilization”… - The Oracle of Delphi, a revered prophetess ,in ancient Greece, was related with which god,?
Ans. “Apollo”… - What prehistoric civilization, is acknowledged ,for its extensive network of canals ,and water management systems ,in the Indus Valley,?
Ans. “The Harappan civilization/ —Indus Valley civilization”… - Who was, the well-known military leader, who led the Carthaginian army, during the Second Punic War, against Rome,?
Ans. “Hannibal Barca”…. - The prehistoric city ,of Petra, acknowledged, for its rock-cut architecture, is situated, in which modern-day country,?
Ans. “Jordan”… - What was, the name, of the ancient Persian ruler, who superbly defeated, the Spartans ,at the Battle of Thermopylae,?
Ans. “King Xerxes I”…. - The prehistoric city ,of Alexandria, acknowledged for its well-known library ,and lighthouse, was situated in which country,?
Ans. “Egypt”…. - What prehistoric civilization, is recognised ,with the invention ,of the first form of writing ,using wedge-shaped symbols,?
Ans. “The Sumerians”…. - Who was, the well-known philosopher ,who founded the school of thought recognised, as Stoicism ,in ancient Greece,?
Ans. “Zeno of Citium”… - The prehistoric civilization ,of Mesoamerica, acknowledged for its stepped pyramids, and complex calendar system, is connected ,with which modern-day regions,?
Ans. “Central America, and parts of Mexico”…. - Which prehistoric civilization, is acknowledged, for its elaborate burial practices, counting the construction of pyramids, and the use of mummification,?
Ans. “Ancient Egypt”… - What was, the name, of the ancient Greek city-state acknowledged, for its militaristic society ,and emphasis on military training,?
Ans. “Sparta”..
The ancient history is acknowledged as the Stone Age or Iron Age. Ancient history started from 6000 BCE and ended in 650 AD. History of Mesopotamia (6000 BCE – 1100 BCE) Indus Valley Civilization (3500 BCE – 1300 BCE) Old Kingdom (3000 BC) – Egypt. - Who was, the well-known Athenian statesman responsible, for initiating the construction ,of the Parthenon ,on the Acropolis,?
Ans. “Pericles”…. - What prehistoric civilization, is acknowledged, for its massive stone heads found, in the Olmec heartland ,of present-day Mexico,?
Ans. “The Olmecs”…. - The prehistoric city of Babylon, is well-known for its Hanging Gardens, which were one of the Seven Wonders ,of the Ancient World. Who is recognised ,with their construction,?
Ans. “King Nebuchadnezzar II”… - Which prehistoric civilization, is acknowledged, for its use of the quipu, a system of knotted strings ,used for record-keeping,?
Ans. “The Inca civilization”… - Who was, the legendary founder ,of the Persian Empire, acknowledged for his conquests ,and establishment, of one of the largest empires in history,?
Ans. “Cyrus the Great”… - The Rosetta Stone, which played a crucial role, in decrypting Egyptian symbols, was discovered in which modern-day country,?
Ans. “Egypt/the Nile Delta”…. - What prehistoric civilization, is acknowledged, for its use of the fire, temple as a place of worship,?
Ans. “The ancient Persian civilization/ (Zoroastrianism)”…. - Who was, the Roman general, who superbly crossed the Rubicon River, leading to a civil war, and ultimately his rise to power as dictator of Rome,?
Ans. “Julius Caesar”… - The prehistoric city of Pom,peii ,was destroyed, and preserved, by the eruption of which volcano?
Ans. “Mount Vesuvius”… - Which prehistoric civilization ,is acknowledged for its impressive, network of roads, such as the Appian Way, easing communiqué and trade within its empire?
Ans. “The Roman Empire”… - What was, the name ,of the ancient Greek mathematician, often referred to as the “father of geometry,” who formulated the theorem that bears his name,?
Ans. “Euclid”… - The prehistoric city, of Byzantium, later renamed Constantinople ,and then Istanbul, was situated, in which modern-day country,?
Ans. “Turkey”…. - Which prehistoric civilization, is recognised with the development of the first known alphabet, consisting of consonants only,?
Ans. “The Phoenicians”… - Who was ,the well-known military leader, who led the subjugation of much ,of the identified world, spreading Hellenistic culture, in the process,?
Ans. “Alexander the Great”…. - The prehistoric civilization, of the Hittites, acknowledged for their advanced military ,and diplomatic skills, flourished in which modern-day region,?
Ans. “Anatolia /present-day Turkey)”… - What was, the name, of the ancient Chinese philosopher, who founded the philosophy of Daoism,?
Ans. “Laozi /Lao Tzu)”… - The primeval city of Troy, well-known for the Trojan War, as depicted in Homer’s epic poems, was located, in which modern-day country?,
Ans. “Turkey”… - Which prehistoric civilization ,is acknowledged, for its impressive city of Tikal, one of the largest urban centers of the ancient Maya civilization,?
Ans. “The Maya civilization”… - Who was, the well-known Roman general ,who defeated the Carthaginian general Hannibal ,in the Battle of Zama, efficiently ending the Second Punic War,?
Ans. “Scipio Africanus”….
The ancient history is acknowledged as the Stone Age or Iron Age. Ancient history started from 6000 BCE and ended in 650 AD. History of Mesopotamia (6000 BCE – 1100 BCE) Indus Valley Civilization (3500 BCE – 1300 BCE) Old Kingdom (3000 BC) – Egypt. - What prehistoric civilization ,is acknowledged for its impressive network, of underground tunnels, and chambers, such as those found in Cappadocia,?
Ans. “The Hittites”.. - Who was, the well-known Greek physician ,acknowledged as the Father of Medicine, and for his ethical code ,of conduct for doctors,?
Ans. “Hippocrates”. - The prehistoric city ,of Babylon, was outstandingly subjugated ,by which ruler, leading to the fall of the Neo-Babylonian Empire,?
Ans. “Cyrus the Great of Persia”… - Which prehistoric evolution, settled the concept, of an organized city-state, with a centralized government, as seen in the city of Uruk,?
Ans. “The Sumerians”…. - The prehistoric religious, text of Buddhism, the Tripitaka, is also acknowledged, as the (Three Baskets), What are these baskets called in Sanskrit,?
Ans. “Tipitaka”… - What prehistoric civilization, is acknowledged ,for its massive stone heads, often denoted to as ,Moai, found on Easter Island?,
Ans. “The Rapa Nui civilization”… - Who was, the mythological king, of prehistoric Athens, acknowledged for his code of laws, which laid the foundation, for Athenian democracy,?
Ans. “Draco”… - The ancient city, of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was situated, in which modern-day country,?
Ans. “Syria”… - What was, the name ,of the primeval Chinese philosopher, and founder of Confucianism, acknowledged for his teachings, on ethics and morality,?
Ans. “Confucius/ (Kongzi)”. - The prehistoric city, of Nineveh, acknowledged for its impressive walls ,and gates, was the capital of which primordial empire,?
Ans. “The Assyrian Empire”…
The ancient history is acknowledged as the Stone Age or Iron Age. Ancient history started from 6000 BCE and ended in 650 AD. History of Mesopotamia (6000 BCE – 1100 BCE) Indus Valley Civilization (3500 BCE – 1300 BCE) Old Kingdom (3000 BC) – Egypt.
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