History Practice Quiz 227

Q1.In which year did writing first appear in Mesopotamia according to the timeline?

A. 3600 BCE B. 3200 BCE C. 2700 BCE D. 221 BCE

Q2.Which Chinese philosopher is mentioned in the timeline as living around 551 BCE?

A. Laozi B. Confucius C. Mencius D. Sun Tzu

Q3.When was the Mauryan empire established according to the timeline?

A. c. 321 BCE B. c. 2700 BCE C. 546 BCE D. 221 BCE

Q4.Which of the following is associated with the Harappan civilisation according to the timeline?

A. Use of iron B. Composition of the Rig Veda C. Cities of the Harappan civilisation, use of script (c.2700 BCE) D. First coins

Q5.According to the timeline, when did the use of iron begin in West Asia?

A. 3000-2000 BCE B. 2000-1900 BCE C. 1900-1800 BCE D. 1800-1700 BCE

Q6.Which event is dated to 221 BCE in the timeline?

A. Establishment of the Mauryan empire B. Establishment of an empire in China, beginning of the construction of the Great Wall C. Persian empire with capital at Persepolis D. Use of coins in Turkey

Q7.According to the timeline, when did the earliest Homo sapiens fossils appear in the Americas?

A. 45,000 BP B. 20,000 BP C. 12,000 BP D. 50,000 BP

Q8.Which crop was cultivated in the Americas between 5000-4000 BCE according to the timeline?

A. Maize B. Potato C. Squash D. Beans

Q9.What is the earliest date given for sea-faring in Australia/Pacific Islands?

A. 20,000 BP B. 45,000 BP C. 12,000 BP D. 30,000 BP

Q10.Which animal was domesticated in the Americas between 3000-2000 BCE?

A. Llama B. Turkey C. Guinea pig D. Alpaca

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History Practice Quiz 227