- 1. Ancient Middle Eastern history is a rich tapestry of civilizations that spanned across thousands of years. From the earliest Sumerians and Babylonians who laid the foundations of urban civilization, to the mighty empires of Assyria, Persia, and Egypt, the region was a cradle of innovation, art, and culture. Trade routes crisscrossed the desert sands, connecting the East and West, while great cities like Babylon, Nineveh, and Jerusalem flourished as centers of power and learning. The wisdom of ancient philosophers, the grandeur of monumental architecture, and the intricate beauty of art and literature all have their roots in this ancient land, shaping the course of human history for generations to come.
In what modern-day country was the ancient city of Babylon located?
A) Turkey
B) Iraq
C) Iran
D) Syria
- 2. What important innovation was introduced by the Phoenicians that facilitated long-distance communication and trade?
A) Iron weapons
B) Wheel
C) Coinage
D) Alphabet
- 3. What was the capital city of the Assyrian Empire?
A) Babylon
B) Thebes
C) Persepolis
D) Nineveh
- 4. Who was the last Egyptian pharaoh of the Ptolemaic Kingdom?
A) Nefertiti
B) Cleopatra VII
C) Ramesses II
D) Hatshepsut
- 5. Who was the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire?
A) Darius I
B) Xerxes
C) Cambyses II
D) Cyrus the Great
- 6. Who is considered the father of history for his work 'The Histories' chronicling the Greco-Persian Wars?
A) Thucydides
B) Herodotus
C) Plutarch
D) Xenophon
- 7. Who was the leader of the Israelites who is believed to have received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai?
A) Abraham
B) David
C) Solomon
D) Moses
- 8. The ancient city of Petra, known for its rock-cut architecture, was located in which modern-day country?
A) Syria
B) Lebanon
C) Israel
D) Jordan
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