Ancient Civilizations Quiz: Mesopotamia &
Greek History.
Which Babylonian king is best known for introducing the
world's first written code of laws?
A. Nebuchadnezzar
B. Hammurabi
C. Ashurbanipal
D. Sargon
Correct Answer: B. Hammurabi
Rationale: Hammurabi established one of the earliest and
most complete written legal codes in recorded history.
The legal code attributed to Hammurabi was primarily
inscribed on what material?
A. Papyrus
B. Bronze tablet
C. Stone stele
D. Clay tablet
Correct Answer: C. Stone stele
Rationale: Hammurabi’s code was carved onto a large stone
stele for public display.
In which modern geographical region is the entirety of
Greece located?
A. Iberian Peninsula
B. Balkan Peninsula
C. Italian Peninsula
,D. Scandinavian Peninsula
Correct Answer: B. Balkan Peninsula
Rationale: Greece is entirely situated on the Balkan
Peninsula, a region in southeastern Europe.
Which ancient Greek city-state became dominant as a
result of its victory in the Persian Wars?
A. Sparta
B. Corinth
C. Thebes
D. Athens
Correct Answer: D. Athens
Rationale: Athens’ naval victory during the Persian Wars laid
the groundwork for its leadership in the Greek world.
The Peloponnesian War was fought primarily between
which two Greek city-states?
A. Athens and Corinth
B. Sparta and Thebes
C. Athens and Sparta
D. Corinth and Argos
Correct Answer: C. Athens and Sparta
Rationale: The protracted conflict, known as the
Peloponnesian War, was mainly between Athens and Sparta.
What form of government is credited to Athens during its
classical period?
A. Monarchy
B. Oligarchy
C. Democracy
D. Totalitarianism
, Correct Answer: C. Democracy
Rationale: Athens is celebrated as the birthplace of
democracy, where citizens participated directly in decision-
making.
Alexander the Great is most noted for which of the
following contributions?
A. Founding the Roman Empire
B. Conquering Egypt
C. Assimilating cultures across his empire
D. Inventing the Greek alphabet
Correct Answer: C. Assimilating cultures across his empire
Rationale: Alexander’s conquests led to the spread of
Hellenic culture and its blending with local traditions.
The process by which Greek culture blended with Eastern
influences during Alexander's reign is known as what?
A. Hellenization
B. Romanization
C. Arabization
D. Islamization
Correct Answer: A. Hellenization
Rationale: Hellenization describes the spread of Greek
culture and ideas throughout Alexander’s vast empire.
Which ancient civilization first developed a system of
writing known as cuneiform?
A. Egyptians
B. Sumerians
C. Greeks
D. Persians
Greek History.
Which Babylonian king is best known for introducing the
world's first written code of laws?
A. Nebuchadnezzar
B. Hammurabi
C. Ashurbanipal
D. Sargon
Correct Answer: B. Hammurabi
Rationale: Hammurabi established one of the earliest and
most complete written legal codes in recorded history.
The legal code attributed to Hammurabi was primarily
inscribed on what material?
A. Papyrus
B. Bronze tablet
C. Stone stele
D. Clay tablet
Correct Answer: C. Stone stele
Rationale: Hammurabi’s code was carved onto a large stone
stele for public display.
In which modern geographical region is the entirety of
Greece located?
A. Iberian Peninsula
B. Balkan Peninsula
C. Italian Peninsula
,D. Scandinavian Peninsula
Correct Answer: B. Balkan Peninsula
Rationale: Greece is entirely situated on the Balkan
Peninsula, a region in southeastern Europe.
Which ancient Greek city-state became dominant as a
result of its victory in the Persian Wars?
A. Sparta
B. Corinth
C. Thebes
D. Athens
Correct Answer: D. Athens
Rationale: Athens’ naval victory during the Persian Wars laid
the groundwork for its leadership in the Greek world.
The Peloponnesian War was fought primarily between
which two Greek city-states?
A. Athens and Corinth
B. Sparta and Thebes
C. Athens and Sparta
D. Corinth and Argos
Correct Answer: C. Athens and Sparta
Rationale: The protracted conflict, known as the
Peloponnesian War, was mainly between Athens and Sparta.
What form of government is credited to Athens during its
classical period?
A. Monarchy
B. Oligarchy
C. Democracy
D. Totalitarianism
, Correct Answer: C. Democracy
Rationale: Athens is celebrated as the birthplace of
democracy, where citizens participated directly in decision-
making.
Alexander the Great is most noted for which of the
following contributions?
A. Founding the Roman Empire
B. Conquering Egypt
C. Assimilating cultures across his empire
D. Inventing the Greek alphabet
Correct Answer: C. Assimilating cultures across his empire
Rationale: Alexander’s conquests led to the spread of
Hellenic culture and its blending with local traditions.
The process by which Greek culture blended with Eastern
influences during Alexander's reign is known as what?
A. Hellenization
B. Romanization
C. Arabization
D. Islamization
Correct Answer: A. Hellenization
Rationale: Hellenization describes the spread of Greek
culture and ideas throughout Alexander’s vast empire.
Which ancient civilization first developed a system of
writing known as cuneiform?
A. Egyptians
B. Sumerians
C. Greeks
D. Persians
