Sol World History Ancient Civilizations 3

Question 1

The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest literary works, originated in which civilization?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Answer

The Epic of Gilgamesh, written on clay tablets around 2100 BCE, originated in ancient Mesopotamia and tells the story of the Sumerian king Gilgamesh.

Question 2

What social system divided ancient Indian society into rigid hereditary groups?

Accepted Answer

Caste System

Answer

The caste system divided ancient Indian society into hereditary social classes, with Brahmins (priests) at the top and Untouchables at the bottom.

Question 3

Which ancient civilization built the city of Carthage in North Africa?

Accepted Answer

Phoenicians

Answer

Carthage was founded by Phoenician settlers from Tyre around 814 BCE and became a powerful Mediterranean trading empire before being destroyed by Rome in 146 BCE.

Question 4

What was the main function of the ancient Persian Royal Road?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating trade and communication

Answer

The Persian Royal Road, stretching about 1,700 miles, was a major ancient highway used to facilitate rapid communication and trade across the Achaemenid Empire.

Question 5

The Yellow River, often called 'China's Sorrow,' is associated with which ancient Chinese dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Shang Dynasty

Answer

The Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BCE) developed along the Yellow River valley and is the earliest Chinese dynasty confirmed by both written records and archaeology.

Sol World History Practice Test

Sol World History Practice Test

Sol World History Ancient Civilizations 3