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Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with the wheel (early evidence)?
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the wheel (early evidence) is most closely associated with Mesopotamia.
English • ancient-history
History Ancient History – Quiz Set 1
Last updated on 2026-02-07
Three 10-question bundles from our History Ancient History quiz library.
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Bundle 1
History – Set 1
Bundle ID: 6000000001
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The Byzantine Empire (early) is primarily associated with which region or civilization?
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The Byzantine Empire (early) belongs to Eastern Roman Empire.
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Socrates is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Socrates is associated with Athens.
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The Middle Kingdom is primarily associated with which region or civilization?
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The Middle Kingdom belongs to Ancient Egypt.
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In ancient history, what best defines the term "legion"?
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"legion" refers to a major unit of the Roman army.
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Hammurabi is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Hammurabi is associated with Babylon.
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The ancient city of Ur is located in which modern-day location?
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Ur is located in modern-day Iraq.
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What is the best summary of the outcome of the Battle of Marathon (490 BCE)?
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The Battle of Marathon (490 BCE) resulted in: Greek victory over Persia. It was a major morale boost for the Greek city-states.
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In ancient history, what best defines the term "city walls"?
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"city walls" refers to defensive fortifications around a settlement.
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Laozi (traditional) is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Laozi (traditional) is associated with Ancient China.
Bundle 2
History – Set 2
Bundle ID: 6000000002
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In ancient history, what best defines the term "plebeian"?
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"plebeian" refers to a commoner in Roman society.
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Xerxes I is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Xerxes I is associated with Achaemenid Persia.
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The ancient city of Rome is located in which modern-day location?
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Rome is located in modern-day Italy.
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Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with alphabetic writing spreading through maritime trade?
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alphabetic writing spreading through maritime trade is most closely associated with Phoenicians.
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In ancient history, what best defines the term "oracle"?
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"oracle" refers to a source of divine prophecy, such as at Delphi.
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The Roman Empire is primarily associated with which region or civilization?
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The Roman Empire belongs to Rome.
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The Achaemenid Empire is primarily associated with which region or civilization?
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The Achaemenid Empire belongs to Persia.
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In ancient history, what best defines the term "tributary"?
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"tributary" refers to a state that pays tribute to a stronger power.
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In ancient history, what best defines the term "patrician"?
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"patrician" refers to a member of the Roman aristocratic class.
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In ancient history, what best defines the term "forum"?
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"forum" refers to a public square/marketplace in a Roman city.
Bundle 3
History – Set 3
Bundle ID: 6000000003
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In ancient history, what best defines the term "shaduf"?
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"shaduf" refers to a hand-operated device for lifting irrigation water.
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In ancient history, what best defines the term "tribute"?
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"tribute" refers to payment demanded by a powerful state.
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What is the best summary of the outcome of the Battle of the Milvian Bridge (312 CE)?
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The Battle of the Milvian Bridge (312 CE) resulted in: Constantine defeated Maxentius. A turning point in Roman imperial politics.
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In ancient history, what best defines the term "phalanx"?
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"phalanx" refers to a tight infantry formation used in Greek warfare.
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The ancient city of Sidon is located in which modern-day location?
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Sidon is located in modern-day Lebanon.
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Plato is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Plato is associated with Athens.
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Confucius is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Confucius is associated with Ancient China.
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the Twelve Tables is most closely associated with which ancient state or society?
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the Twelve Tables is associated with Ancient Rome.
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In ancient history, what best defines the term "pax romana"?
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"pax romana" refers to a long period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire.
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The Ptolemaic Kingdom is primarily associated with which region or civilization?
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The Ptolemaic Kingdom belongs to Hellenistic Egypt.
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