How Well Do You Know World History?

Do you know of the world events that have come to pass, leading to our world becoming the way it is? You may say you do, but believe me, this quiz will prove or disprove your case, separating the well-learned from the trivial.

How well do you know world history? Are you aware of the events that have contributed to civilisation, in one way or another? Are you aware that World History has had considerable influence on YOU as a person. See where you rank in the knowledge of the past...

Created by: J.M.W.
  1. The ancient civilisations which occupied modern day Iran and Iraq are called:
  2. What is the significance of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
  3. Ancient Mesopotamia was gifted in warfare, as they were constant engaged in it, While the Egyptians thrived as well-learned artists and agriculturalists for centuries. Why is this the case?
  4. Both Jews & Muslims today, trace their lineage to which ancient patriarch?
  5. What is Zoroastrianism?
  6. ON TO LATER-ANCIENT AND MIDDLE HISTORY: What innovations if the Roman Empire frequently credited for?
  7. "The Republic" is the credited as the work of which Greek philosopher?
  8. What are is a key concept of "The Republic":
  9. What was the significance of the First Council of Nicea?
  10. The majority of Cathedrals in Central and Northern Europe in the Middle Ages were built in which style of architecture?
  11. What was Europe's view of the Black Death (aka, the Bubonic Plague)?
  12. Who is credited with being the instigator of the Protestant Reformation?
  13. The scientific Revolution was of great controversy in Europe because:
  14. How did Galileo gather proof for the Heliocentric view of the universe?
  15. The Heliocentric view of the universe dominates modern Astronomy:
  16. Galileo was the first to assert that the Universe was Heliocentric:

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