Ancient History Quiz: Egypt, Rome and Greece
How well do you know the ancient world? This quiz covers 25 questions spanning the three great civilisations of antiquity: ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and ancient Rome. The questions cover pharaohs, philosophers, emperors, battles, architecture, mythology and the everyday workings of these civilisations, from the Great Pyramid and the Library of Alexandria through to the Colosseum, the Socratic method and the fall of Pompeii.
Each question has four options and the correct answer is revealed as soon as you select yours. Your score and percentage appear at the end.
FAQ
How many questions are there?
25 multiple choice questions, each with four options and one correct answer.
What does the quiz cover?
Ancient Egypt (hieroglyphics, mummification, pharaohs, the pyramids, Cleopatra, Anubis), ancient Greece (Socrates, Aristotle, Pythagoras, Homer, Sparta, the Acropolis, the Battle of Marathon, the Colossus of Rhodes) and ancient Rome (Julius Caesar, Augustus, Constantine, the Colosseum, Pompeii, Diocletian, Latin).
Is this quiz suitable for students?
Yes. The questions are aligned with topics commonly covered in school history curricula and work well as revision or a way of testing knowledge ahead of an exam.
Does the quiz shuffle the answer options?
Yes. The four options randomise on every play, so retaking it is a genuine test each time.
Is there a time limit?
No. Take as long as you need on each question.