Braingle: 'Ancient Cities' Trivia Quiz

Ancient Cities

Can you identify these ancient cities and ruins?

Quiz ID:	#3929
Fun:	(2.55)
Difficulty:	(1.54)
Category:	History > Ancient
Created By:	scallio

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#1 Located in the rainforests of current Guatemala, this large city was once the heart of the Mayan civilization.

#2 Historically, this island city was famous for displaying one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Today, this city (with same name as its island) boasts other cultural and historical sites although the "Wonder" perished. Can you name this Greek city?

#3 This ancient red-rock city is carved in stone and hidden in valleys of rock located in what is now Jordan. Name this city that was depicted in the movie "Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade".

#4 Sometimes called "the lost city of the Incas", this site is located in the Andes mountains of Peru.

#5 Built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to serve as the capital city and as his state temple, this site has become the symbol of Cambodia.

#6 This ancient necropolis in Egypt is gateway to the great pyramids, including the Pyramid of Khufu or Giza, the last of the ancient seven wonders.

#7 Located on a flat topped rock hill in modern day Athens, the name for this ancient site literally means "high city".

#8 This Israeli city with ancient roots is home to famous religious sites such as the Temple Mount, Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque.

#9 Damascus is thought to be among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. In what country is this capital and largest city located?

#10 Carthage, founded in 814 BC by Phoenicians, grew to be a vast economic and political power throughout the Mediterranean. Which opposing civilization brought about the destruction of this city?

#11 Name the 2700 year-old city most noted for its prime location on the ancient "Silk Road" trade route between China and Europe.

#12 The ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka has a wealth of ancient structures and statues. For which of the following is Polonnaruwa famous?

The Royal Palace at Polonnaruwa (Vejayanta Pasada)
Advanced irrigation systems including a huge reservoir
Gal Vihara Temple
All of the above
None of the above

#13 While the story from Homer's "Iliad" tells a compelling story of a war won by use of a giant decoy horse filled with soldiers, the ancient city was quite real. Which of these was the port city made famous by the fable?

#14 A volcanic eruption in 79 AD completely buried these two Roman cities in Italy. Can you name them?

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zonahobo

posted 861 days ago

Yes .. enjoyable and informative without being rediculous .. one of the best on site (can you tell I scored well?)

brawn_bug

posted 861 days ago

8/14

courtthing

posted 854 days ago

Great quiz. Very fun. 9/14

tintiniscool

posted 853 days ago

That was Really Fun!!!!!!!!

InsaneShelton

posted 853 days ago

So I only got five right. At least I learned something. Going on my favorites. ^.^ I love a quiz where I learn something even when I get the answer right!

Emnu

posted 829 days ago

Really a good quiz even though I only got half correct.

Eufemea

posted 821 days ago

13 out of 14

grimreaper7752

posted 820 days ago

vary fun 1114

gnosis_seeker

posted 817 days ago

great quiz, my favorite subject.

eringarc

posted 817 days ago

Good Quiz made me think alot--I got a 12/14--not too bad--Lots of fun--

bhartzler82

posted 814 days ago

I thought I knew everything about ancient cultures but 11/14 proved me wrong. Clearly composed by somebody very smart - great touch with throwing in the explanations as well!!!

elephuntus

posted 795 days ago

Fun! only 11/14, but it was still good fun.

Quiz_Master

posted 792 days ago

Good job it was pretty fun! I got 100%.

rngr4christ

posted 775 days ago

Liked it a lot! Very informative.

desertcat

posted 752 days ago

cool quiz got 12 out of 14 forgot the Petra means rock on question 7.

hadalique

posted 718 days ago

Fun quiz I only got 7 right and I liked the info with the answers.
keep up the good work

sandra_h

posted 706 days ago

10/14 not bad....for 14 i knew it was pompeii but i didnt know what the other city was

tree_frog_25

posted 645 days ago

did my usual! Ive made it my life to this! Its what you get from a future archalogoist

chris_tracy76

posted 511 days ago

great quiz...one of the best answer descriptions ever

Uncle_Al

posted 283 days ago

Good One!!!!!

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