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History Trivia Quiz

Civilizations, events and traces of the past. Choose your difficulty and round in the History quiz, then explore the explanation and source for every answer.

EasyA relaxed start with familiar facts.MediumThink a little deeper and connect what you know.HardTrust your knowledge and notice the details.Very HardLess familiar facts for curious minds.

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History questions are supported by cited sources. Review the correct answer and a short explanation after each question.

Easy · HistoryIn which country are the pyramids of Giza?

Egypt. The pyramids of Giza are in Egypt, within the UNESCO-listed Memphis and its Necropolis site.

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Medium · HistoryFor which art is the ancient city of Aphrodisias particularly known?

Sculpture. Local marble quarries supported the flourishing sculpture tradition of Aphrodisias.

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Hard · HistoryBin Tepe near Sardis is known for which type of tomb?

Tumulus. The Bin Tepe necropolis has numerous tumuli, or burial mounds.

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Very Hard · HistoryArslantepe's earliest Chalcolithic layers are contemporary with which southern Mesopotamian phase?

Early Uruk. UNESCO describes Arslantepe's earliest Chalcolithic layers as contemporary with Early Uruk.

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