Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with the first large-scale imperial bureaucracy in China?
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the first large-scale imperial bureaucracy in China is most closely associated with Qin/Han China.
English • ancient-history
Last updated on 2026-02-07
Three 10-question bundles from our History Ancient History quiz library.
Bundle 1
Bundle ID: 6000000022
Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with the first large-scale imperial bureaucracy in China?
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the first large-scale imperial bureaucracy in China is most closely associated with Qin/Han China.
Which civilization or culture is most closely associated with Abu Simbel temples?
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Abu Simbel temples is most closely associated with Ancient Egypt.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "legalism"?
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"legalism" refers to a Chinese philosophy emphasizing strict laws and enforcement.
The writing system known as Linear B is most strongly associated with which civilization?
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Linear B is most strongly associated with Mycenaean Greece.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "nirvana"?
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"nirvana" refers to liberation from the cycle of rebirth in Buddhism.
The ancient city of Carthago Nova (Cartagena) is located in which modern-day location?
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Carthago Nova (Cartagena) is located in modern-day Spain.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "scribes"?
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"scribes" refers to professional writers/record-keepers.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "caste (jati)"?
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"caste (jati)" refers to a hereditary social grouping in parts of South Asia.
The ancient city of Mycenae is located in which modern-day location?
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Mycenae is located in modern-day Greece.
What is the best summary of the outcome of the Battle of the Hydaspes (326 BCE)?
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The Battle of the Hydaspes (326 BCE) resulted in: Alexander defeated King Porus. Noted for war elephants and tactics.
Bundle 2
Bundle ID: 6000000023
In ancient history, what best defines the term "censor"?
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"censor" refers to a Roman official who conducted the census and oversaw public morals.
Which civilization or culture is most closely associated with The Acropolis of Athens?
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The Acropolis of Athens is most closely associated with Classical Athens.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "shangdi"?
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"shangdi" refers to a high deity concept in ancient China.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "epic"?
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"epic" refers to a long narrative poem about heroic deeds.
The ancient city of Babylon is located in which modern-day location?
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Babylon is located in modern-day Iraq.
Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with zero as a number in mathematical tradition?
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zero as a number in mathematical tradition is most closely associated with Ancient India.
Which civilization or culture is most closely associated with The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus?
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The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus is most closely associated with Classical Greek world.
Which civilization or culture is most closely associated with Stonehenge?
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Stonehenge is most closely associated with Neolithic/Bronze Age Britain.
Augustus is most closely associated with which ancient polity?
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Augustus is associated with Roman Empire.
The Neo-Assyrian Empire is primarily associated with which region or civilization?
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The Neo-Assyrian Empire belongs to Mesopotamia.
Bundle 3
Bundle ID: 6000000024
Which civilization or culture is most closely associated with The city of Petra?
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The city of Petra is most closely associated with Nabataeans.
The ancient city of Nicaea is located in which modern-day location?
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Nicaea is located in modern-day Turkey.
The ancient city of Alexandria is located in which modern-day location?
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Alexandria is located in modern-day Egypt.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "cuneiform"?
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"cuneiform" refers to a wedge-shaped writing system used in Mesopotamia.
In ancient history, what best defines the term "confucianism"?
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"confucianism" refers to a tradition emphasizing ethics, social roles, and education.
The Shang dynasty is primarily associated with which region or civilization?
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The Shang dynasty belongs to Ancient China.
Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with standardized coinage (early widespread use)?
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standardized coinage (early widespread use) is most closely associated with Lydia.
The ancient city of Athens is located in which modern-day location?
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Athens is located in modern-day Greece.
The writing system known as Oracle bone script is most strongly associated with which civilization?
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Oracle bone script is most strongly associated with Shang China.
The writing system known as Mayan hieroglyphs is most strongly associated with which civilization?
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Mayan hieroglyphs is most strongly associated with Maya.
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