The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which Roman emperor divided the Empire into two parts (East and West)?
Possible answers:
- Auguste
- Constantin
- Dioclétien
- Théodose
Explanation: Diocletian established the tetrarchy in 285 AD, dividing the Roman Empire to facilitate its governance against external threats and internal crises.
Question 2 : Which Mongol conqueror founded the largest land empire in history?
Possible answers:
- Tamerlan
- Attila
- Gengis Khan
- Kubilai Khan
Explanation: Genghis Khan unified the Mongol tribes and created an empire stretching from Korea to Eastern Europe, covering about 24 million km² at its peak.
Question 3 : Which sultan conquered Constantinople in 1453, ending the Byzantine Empire?
Possible answers:
- Bajazet Ier
- Suleiman the Magnificent
- Mourad II
- Mehmed II
Explanation: Mehmed II, nicknamed "the Conqueror," took Constantinople after a 53-day siege. The city became Istanbul, capital of the Ottoman Empire.
Question 4 : Which Egyptian pharaoh is known for having built the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Possible answers:
- Ramsès II
- Toutânkhamon
- Khéops
- Akhenaton
Explanation: Khufu (Cheops) commissioned the construction of the Great Pyramid around 2560 BC. It remained the tallest structure in the world for over 3,800 years.
Question 5 : Which Chinese emperor unified China and ordered the construction of the Great Wall?
Possible answers:
- Kangxi
- Wu Zetian
- Kublai Khan
- Qin Shi Huang
Explanation: Qin Shi Huang unified China in 221 BC and ordered the construction of the Great Wall to protect the empire from nomadic invasions from the north.
Question 6 : Which empire dominated the Mediterranean with its famous commercial fleet in the Middle Ages?
Possible answers:
- The Republic of Venice
- L'Empire espagnol
- L'Empire byzantin
- L'Empire portugais
Explanation: The Republic of Venice dominated Mediterranean trade from the 9th to 16th century thanks to its powerful fleet and commercial network extending to the Orient.
Question 7 : Which king of Macedon conquered the Persian Empire and extended his reign to India?
Possible answers:
- Philippe II
- Alexandre le Grand
- Darius III
- Xerxès
Explanation: Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire in 10 years, creating an empire stretching from Greece to India. He died at 32 without designating a successor.
Question 8 : Which African empire was famous for its gold wealth in the 14th century?
Possible answers:
- L'Empire du Mali
- Le Royaume du Kongo
- L'Empire éthiopien
- L'Empire zoulou
Explanation: The Mali Empire, under Mansa Musa, was so wealthy that during his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, he distributed so much gold that it caused inflation in Egypt.
Question 9 : Which empire was nicknamed "the empire on which the sun never sets"?
Possible answers:
- L'Empire espagnol
- L'Empire britannique
- L'Empire portugais
- L'Empire français
Explanation: The British Empire in the 19th century was so extensive that there was always a part of its territory illuminated by the sun. It covered about 25% of the world's land area.
Question 10 : Which civilization built Machu Picchu?
Possible answers:
- Les Olmèques
- Les Incas
- Les Mayas
- Les Aztèques
Explanation: The Incas built Machu Picchu in the 15th century under Emperor Pachacuti. This citadel perched at 2,430 m altitude in Peru is an architectural masterpiece.
