General knowledge quiz questions about ancient civilisations

Questions

  1. Which ancient civilization built the famous city of Machu Picchu?
  2. The code of laws known as the Hammurabi Code was established in which civilization?
  3. Who was the ruler of the Egyptian Empire during its New Kingdom period?
  4. The ancient city of Troy was located in which modern-day country?
  5. Which civilization is credited with creating the first known writing system, cuneiform?
  6. The ancient Greeks held the first Olympic Games in which city?
  7. The Rosetta Stone was key to understanding which ancient language?
  8. Which ancient civilization built the Colosseum?
  9. The city of Carthage was a major power in which ancient civilization?
  10. Which ancient empire was ruled by Emperor Ashoka?

Answers:

  1. The Incas
  2. Babylonia
  3. Ramses II
  4. Turkey
  5. Sumerians
  6. Olympia
  7. Egyptian Hieroglyphs
  8. Romans
  9. Phoenicians
  10. Mauryan Empire

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