Ancient Civilizations Challenge Ancient Civilizations Challenge Step into the past and uncover the mysteries of ancient world. Only the smartest will score 7/10 or better! 1 / 10 Which ancient civilization is known for creating the first democratic government? Romans Greek Persians Egyptians 2 / 10 Which ancient civilization built the Great Pyramid of Giza? Sumerians Babylonians Egyptians Romans 3 / 10 What was the writing system of the ancient Mesopotamians called? Cuneiform Hieroglyphics Sanskrit Latin 4 / 10 Which civilization created the terracotta army to protect their emperor in the afterlife? Japanese Chinese Koreans Mongols 5 / 10 The Inca Empire is most famous for which architectural masterpiece? Chichen Itza Tenochtitlán Machu Picchu Angkor Wat 6 / 10 Which Persian king is known for creating the first postal system in history? Xerxes Darius I Cyrus the Great Artaxerxes 7 / 10 What was the primary crop that sustained the Mayan civilization? Wheat Rice Potatoes Corn (Maize) 8 / 10 Which river was central to the development of the Indus Valley Civilization? Nile Tigris Ganges Indus 9 / 10 Which ancient civilization is often referred to as the “Cradle of Civilization” for being the birthplace of writing, cities, and the wheel? Egypt Mesopotamia Indus Valley Ancient Greece 10 / 10 Which ancient civilization is known for building the Parthenon? Egyptians Greeks Romans Persians Challenge your friends: Facebook Retry quiz Related Quizzes 60s Trivia Challenge 80s Trivia Challenge 90s Trivia Challenge 2000s Trivia Challenge