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Multiple choice ancient world history world history general knowledge

Who is considered as the master of Greek Comedy?

  1. Aeschylus

  2. So Phocles

  3. Aristophanes

  4. Philip
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Aristophanes is known as the father of comedy and the greatest representative of ancient Greek comedy, having written many satirical plays.

Multiple choice ancient world history world history general knowledge

Who was among the famous Roman poets?

  1. Tacitus

  2. Plinky

  3. Virgil

  4. Marcus
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Explanation

Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro) was an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period, best known for his epic poem, the Aeneid.

Multiple choice ancient world history world history general knowledge

Who began the construction of a wall in ancient China to keep out invaders from the north known as the Great Wall of China?

  1. Chu Ruler

  2. Chi Ruler

  3. Chin Ruler

  4. Chou Ruler
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The construction of the Great Wall of China was initiated by Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the Qin (Chin) dynasty, to protect his empire from nomadic incursions.

Multiple choice ancient world history world history general knowledge

Which mountain's volcano buried archaeological site Pompeii in 79 AD?

  1. Mount Pelee

  2. Mount Tambora

  3. Mount Etna

  4. Mount Vesuvius
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under volcanic ash and pumice.

Multiple choice ancient world history world history general knowledge

Which of the following is true of both the Roman Empire and Han empire?

  1. Both empires were heavily dependent on slave labor

  2. Both empires were characterised by long periods of effective centralised government

  3. In both empires, extensive maritime trade was important

  4. Both empires were ruled by wealthy merchant cities
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Both the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty were characterized by long periods of centralized bureaucratic rule, which allowed them to maintain stability over vast territories for centuries.

Multiple choice ancient world history world history general knowledge

Who is the father of Athenian democracy?

  1. Cleisthenes

  2. Draco

  3. Hippias

  4. Preisistratos
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cleisthenes is credited with reforming the constitution of ancient Athens and setting it on a democratic footing, earning him the title of the father of Athenian democracy.

Multiple choice ancient world history world history general knowledge

The first recorded landfills were found in $3000 BC$ which comprised waste that was placed in a pit and covered with dirt at different levels. Name the country in which it was found.

  1. Pakistan

  2. Greece

  3. Italy

  4. Egypy
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B Correct answer
Explanation
  • A landfill is an area that is used to dispose off solid waste material.
  • Archaeological evidence of first landfills dates back to 3000 BC at Crete in Greece where waste was deposited in pits that were subsequently covered up with earth when full.
Multiple choice introduction to ancient history and pre - historic period ancient indian history general knowledge

Choose the correct option to complete the statement given.
The kingdom of Magadha was located __________.

  1. On the banks of the Indus

  2. In the south of the Vindhyas

  3. In the area along Ganga's tributaries south of Ganga

  4. In the Garo hills region
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Magadha. Magadha, ancient kingdom of India, situated in what is now west-central Bihar state, in northeastern India. It was the nucleus of several larger kingdoms or empires between the 6th-century BCE and the 8th century.