What Do You Know About the Empires of the Ancient World?

Mesopotamia, also called the Fertile Crescent for its excellent agricultural potential, was constantly embattled in the ancient world. The center of wealth and learning, Mesopotamia, and the Mediterranean were fought over by Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Hittites, Phoenicians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, and countless other civilizations. Some of our most famous myths and stories come from this fascinating time, full of philosophical learning, architectural marvels, and deadly battles. Do you know anything about the ancient world? Find out!

This quiz was expert written by Regina Munch. Regina has a master's degree in European history and the history of American foreign policy from Boston College. She loves learning and writing about history because it's never dead – things from the past always have relevance to today, and we're discovering things about the past all the time.