Empires and Conquests Quiz
Test your knowledge of empires and conquests with this epic quiz! Can you conquer the challenge and score a perfect 10? Find out now!
1. Which Caribbean empire was the first to achieve independence in the 20th century?
Haiti
Jamaica
Cuba
Trinidad and Tobago
2. During the Age of Exploration, what were the three main motivations for European conquest?
Gold, Glory, God
Gold, Greed, Guts
God, Government, Guns
Glory, Gems, Governance
3. Which ancient civilization is known for constructing large step pyramids and practicing human sacrifice?
Mesopotamian
Egyptian
Mayan
Greek
4. What was the primary purpose of the Roman aqueducts?
Transporting goods
Providing drinking water
Defense systems
Religious ceremonies
5. Which of the following empires is famous for its use of elephants in warfare?
Roman Empire
Persian Empire
Macedonian Empire
Maurya Empire
6. The Magna Carta, a foundational document for English constitutional practice, was signed in which year?
7. What was the primary reason for the establishment of the transatlantic slave trade?
Spread of religion
Labor for plantations
Expansion of territories
Cultural exchange
8. Which explorer is credited with discovering the New World in 1492?
Marco Polo
Vasco da Gama
Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan
9. What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
Norman conquest of England
Establishment of the Holy Roman Empire
End of the Crusades
Formation of the Byzantine Empire
10. Which method was commonly used by empires to justify colonialism in the 19th century?
Manifest Destiny
Social Darwinism
Mercantilism
Feudalism
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