Which ancient Egyptian pharaoh ruled for an astounding 67 years, longer than any other known pharaoh?
Tutankhamun
Ramesses II
Pepi II
Thutmose III
Pepi II began his reign at age 6 and ruled until he was 94 years old (2278-2184 BCE), marking the longest documented reign in history.
What year was the ancient city of Pompeii destroyed by Mount Vesuvius?
62 CE
79 CE
89 CE
95 CE
Vesuvius erupted on August 24, 79 CE, preserving Pompeii in volcanic ash and creating an unprecedented archaeological time capsule.
Which Mesopotamian city is considered the world’s first metropolis, reaching 80,000 residents by 2800 BCE?
Babylon
Ur
Uruk
Nineveh
Uruk was the largest city in the world during its time, featuring the first known temple complexes and system of writing.
What was the population of Rome at its peak in 100 CE?
500000
800000
1 million
1.5 million
Rome was the first city in history to reach a population of one million, a number that wouldn’t be matched again until London in 1800.
Which Maya city was known as ‘The Place of Chattering Birds’ and had over 100,000 residents at its peak?
Tikal
Palenque
Copán
Chichén Itzá
Tikal was the largest Maya city, featuring six enormous temple pyramids, with some reaching heights of 212 feet.
In what year was the Great Library of Alexandria established?
295 BCE
283 BCE
272 BCE
261 BCE
Founded by Ptolemy I, the Library of Alexandria was the ancient world’s largest, containing up to 400,000 scrolls.
How many years did it take to build the Great Pyramid of Giza?
10 years
20 years
30 years
40 years
Built around 2560 BCE, it took 20 years and 100,000 workers to construct the Great Pyramid using 2.3 million stone blocks.
Which Chinese dynasty invented paper around 105 CE?
Qin
Han
Tang
Song
Cai Lun of the Han Dynasty created paper from bamboo fibers and mulberry tree bark, revolutionizing written communication.
What was the population of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan when the Spanish arrived in 1521?
100000
200000
300000
400000
With 200,000 inhabitants, Tenochtitlan was larger than any European city at the time and featured advanced agricultural systems.
In which year was the Code of Hammurabi written?
1792 BCE
1772 BCE
1752 BCE
1732 BCE
The Code of Hammurabi was one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, containing 282 laws carved in stone.
How many miles of roads did the Roman Empire build at its peak?
250000
200000
150000
100000
The Romans built 250,000 miles of roads across their empire, many of which are still in use today.
Which ancient Indian university was the world’s first residential university, founded in 427 CE?
Taxila
Nalanda
Vikramashila
Vallabhi
Nalanda housed over 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers, featuring eight compounds and ten temples.
How tall was the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
300 feet
350 feet
400 feet
450 feet
Standing 400 feet tall, it was the tallest man-made structure for many centuries and could be seen from up to 35 miles away.
In what year did the Minoan civilization collapse?
1550 BCE
1500 BCE
1450 BCE
1400 BCE
The Minoan civilization suddenly collapsed around 1450 BCE, possibly due to a massive volcanic eruption on Thera.
How many terracotta warriors have been discovered in Emperor Qin’s tomb?
6000
8000
10000
12000
Over 8,000 unique terracotta warriors have been discovered, each with distinct facial features and expressions.
What was the estimated population of the Indus Valley city of Mohenjo-daro in 2000 BCE?
25000
35000
45000
55000
Mohenjo-daro was one of the world’s earliest planned cities, featuring advanced drainage systems and multi-story buildings.
How many years did it take to build the Great Wall of China during the Ming Dynasty?
150 years
200 years
250 years
300 years
The Ming Dynasty spent 200 years (1368-1568) building their section of the Great Wall, spanning over 5,500 miles.
What percentage of ancient Spartans were actually warriors?
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
Only about 10% of Spartan society were warriors, while the majority were slaves (helots) who supported the military elite.
How many stones were used to build Stonehenge?
50
75
100
125
Stonehenge was built using 75 massive stones, with some weighing up to 50 tons and transported from 150 miles away.
What was the average life expectancy in ancient Rome?
20-25 years
25-30 years
30-35 years
35-40 years
The average Roman lived 25-30 years, though some elite Romans lived into their 60s and 70s.
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