Historical Empires Trivia
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March through historical empires trivia covering Rome, the British Empire, the Mongols, the Ottomans, the Aztecs, and the Incas. From Genghis Khan's unstoppable cavalry to empires where the sun never set, these superpowers rose, ruled, and crumbled in spectacular fashion. Claim your throne and see if your empire knowledge can stand the test of time.
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This ancient Mesoamerican civilization built its capital on an island in Lake Texcoco, connected to the mainland by causeways.
- Aztecs
- Mayans
- Olmecs
- Toltecs
This monarch's reign from 1837 to 1901 saw the British Empire reach its greatest territorial extent, earning her the title Empress of India.
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Anne
- Queen Mary I
This city served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire for over a thousand years, strategically located where Europe meets Asia.
- Constantinople
- Athens
- Alexandria
- Antioch
This Native American nation became the most powerful force on the Southern Plains after mastering the use of horses brought by Spanish colonizers.
- Comanche
- Apache
- Kiowa
- Cheyenne
The Dutch East India Company was founded in this year, making it one of the earliest joint-stock companies in history.
- 1588
- 1595
- 1602
- 1621
This warrior united the Mongol tribes in 1206 and founded the largest contiguous land empire in history.
- Genghis Khan
- Kublai Khan
- Attila the Hun
- Alexander the Great
This famous Roman structure, known for hosting gladiator battles and public spectacles, could seat around 50,000 spectators.
- The Pantheon
- The Colosseum
- The Forum
- The Circus Maximus
Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that conquered the Mesoamerican empire in 1521 with help from indigenous allies.
- Francisco Pizarro
- Hernán Cortés
- Pedro de Alvarado
- Juan Ponce de León
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