In ancient history, what best defines the term "polis"?
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"polis" refers to an independent Greek city-state.
English • ancient-history
Last updated on 2026-02-07
Three 10-question bundles from our History Ancient History quiz library.
Bundle 1
Bundle ID: 6000000007
In ancient history, what best defines the term "polis"?
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"polis" refers to an independent Greek city-state.
Cleopatra VII is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Cleopatra VII is associated with Ptolemaic Egypt.
The ancient city of Petra is located in which modern-day location?
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Petra is located in modern-day Jordan.
Which civilization or culture is most closely associated with Tikal?
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Tikal is most closely associated with Maya.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "annals"?
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"annals" refers to year-by-year historical records.
Pericles is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Pericles is associated with Athens.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "barbarian (Roman usage)"?
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"barbarian (Roman usage)" refers to a term Romans used for non-Roman peoples.
Which civilization or culture is most closely associated with The Ishtar Gate?
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The Ishtar Gate is most closely associated with Babylon.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "stupa"?
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"stupa" refers to a Buddhist mound-like structure for relics/meditation.
The ancient city of Tikal is located in which modern-day location?
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Tikal is located in modern-day Guatemala.
Bundle 2
Bundle ID: 6000000008
Kanishka is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Kanishka is associated with Kushan Empire.
What is the best summary of the outcome of the Battle of Kadesh (c. 1274 BCE)?
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The Battle of Kadesh (c. 1274 BCE) resulted in: Inconclusive; followed by a peace treaty. It involved Egyptians under Ramesses II and the Hittites.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "consul"?
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"consul" refers to one of two chief magistrates of the Roman Republic.
Philip II is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Philip II is associated with Macedon.
Which civilization or culture is most closely associated with The Library of Alexandria?
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The Library of Alexandria is most closely associated with Ptolemaic Egypt.
The ancient city of Pompeii is located in which modern-day location?
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Pompeii is located in modern-day Italy.
Vercingetorix is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Vercingetorix is associated with Gaul.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "granary"?
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"granary" refers to a building for storing grain.
The writing system known as Linear A is most strongly associated with which civilization?
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Linear A is most strongly associated with Minoan Crete.
Which civilization or culture is most closely associated with Trajan's Column?
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Trajan's Column is most closely associated with Ancient Rome.
Bundle 3
Bundle ID: 6000000009
In ancient history, what best defines the term "eunuch"?
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"eunuch" refers to a castrated male servant, sometimes in royal administration.
What is the best summary of the outcome of the Battle of Issus (333 BCE)?
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The Battle of Issus (333 BCE) resulted in: Alexander defeated Darius III. A key victory during the Macedonian campaign.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "oligarchy"?
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"oligarchy" refers to rule by a small elite group.
The ancient city of Carthage is located in which modern-day location?
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Carthage is located in modern-day Tunisia.
The ancient city of Giza is located in which modern-day location?
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Giza is located in modern-day Egypt.
The Zhou dynasty is primarily associated with which region or civilization?
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The Zhou dynasty belongs to Ancient China.
The ancient city of Jerusalem is located in which modern-day location?
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Jerusalem is located in modern-day Israel/Palestine region.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "papyri"?
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"papyri" refers to documents written on papyrus.
The ancient city of Chang'an (Xi'an) is located in which modern-day location?
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Chang'an (Xi'an) is located in modern-day China.
Ptolemy I Soter is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Ptolemy I Soter is associated with Ptolemaic Egypt.
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