Do you enjoy a diverse range of historical mysteries? Test your knowledge with trivia that spans miscellaneous ancient history and mythology from around the globe! The myths, legends, and stories of ancient times continue to inspire, bewitch, and puzzle people of all ages, offering endless avenues for exploration.
This category collates various intriguing tales and facts, unearthing obscure legends, forgotten cultures, and legendary myths that have withstood the test of time. Each question is a key to unlocking ancient mysteries, providing fascinating insights into bygone eras.
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During which age was Stonehenge built?
Stone Age
Stone Age
Iron Age
Iron Age
Bronze Age
Bronze Age
Copper Age
Copper Age
The Shyris Civilisation thrived in which country?
Mexico
Mexico
Ecuador
Ecuador
Honduras
Honduras
Chile
Chile
In which modern-day country was the Cycladic civilization located?
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Brazil
Brazil
Greece
Greece
Spain
Spain
Which leader commissioned the Domesday Book?
Henry II
Henry II
Charlemagne
Charlemagne
William Wallace
William Wallace
William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror
Pigments were invented in which modern-day country?
China
China
India
India
Nepal
Nepal
Zambia
Zambia
Which Emperor had his horse elected a consul of Rome?
Caesar
Caesar
Claudius
Claudius
Caligula
Caligula
Nero
Nero
The Incas regarded which of these plants as being sacred or magical?
Coca
Coca
Almond
Almond
Manioc
Manioc
Mesquite
Mesquite
The Mayan codices are what?
Temples
Temples
Coding Manuals
Coding Manuals
Books
Books
DNA
DNA
Which ancient empire included the cites Sparta, Athens and Crete?
Arabic
Arabic
Spanish
Spanish
Greek
Greek
Latin
Latin
Venus of Urbino is a famous work by which artist?
Titian
Titian
Klee
Klee
El Greco
El Greco
Johns
Johns
Which ancient civilization was Alaric king of?
Patayan
Patayan
Goths
Goths
Visigoths
Visigoths
Scots
Scots
Which language did Cleopatra speak?
Greek
Greek
Aramaic
Aramaic
Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Latin
Latin
Which hero defeats the Minotaur in ancient Greek mythology?
Orpheus
Orpheus
Theseus
Theseus
Hercules
Hercules
Pirithous
Pirithous
Darius I ruled in which ancient empire?
Rome
Rome
Persia
Persia
Greece
Greece
Assyria
Assyria
What was the ancient Egyptian god Re responsible for?
The Wind
The Wind
The Moon
The Moon
The Rivers
The Rivers
The Sun
The Sun
Scarab beetles are most closely associated with which ancient civilization?
Carthaginian
Carthaginian
Egyptian
Egyptian
Mongol
Mongol
Roman
Roman
What was the main aim behind the king stopping the war against the indigenous population?
To be on good terms with the locals
To be on good terms with the locals
To make work as slaves
To make work as slaves
To convert them to Christianity
To convert them to Christianity
To protect the settlers
To protect the settlers
Hannibal ruled in which ancient civilization?
Rome
Rome
Carthage
Carthage
Greece
Greece
Babylon
Babylon
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