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Question 1 of 5
Which was not an achievement of ancient Egyptians?
A Playing golf
B Sophisticated mathematics
C Advanced architecture
D Effective medicine
Why: The ancient Egyptians developed a highly sophisticated understanding of mathematics and architecture, and an effective system of medicine. They were not known, however, to play golf. Option A matches this incorrect achievement.[1]
Question 2 of 5
Which of these was not an ancient Phoenician city?
A Sidon
B Tyre
C Berot (Beirut)
D Athens
Why: The main cities of Phoenicia were Sidon, Tyre, and Berot (modern Beirut). Athens was a Greek city-state, not Phoenician. Option D is correct.[1]
Question 3 of 5
What does the Sphinx depict?
A A lion with human head
B A full human figure
C A falcon-headed god
D A bull statue
Why: The Sphinx, or The Great Sphinx of Giza, is a limestone statue depicting a mythical creature with a lion’s body and a human head. It was built during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, about 2700–2200 BC. Option A is correct.[1]
Question 4 of 5
Who colonized Tunisia in ancient times?
A Phoenicians
B Romans
C Greeks
D Egyptians
Why: In ancient times Tunisia was a colony of the Phoenicians, a people from what is now Lebanon. About the 800s BCE, the Phoenicians founded Carthage in the area of what is now Tunis. Option A is correct.[1]
Question 5 of 5
Which factor restricted trade between China and civilizations to its west and southwest?
A Shortages of natural resources
B Significant geographic obstacles
C Constant fighting among local rulers
D Conflict over a limited number of customers
Why: Significant geographic obstacles, such as mountains and deserts, restricted trade between China and western civilizations. Option B is correct.[2]