Civilization IV Trivia Quiz

Answer: Enables all government civics

This is one of the first differences that you will notice in "Civilization IV". Whereas in previous games "The Pyramid" always gave you granaries, with the introduction of government civics, they have changed the special bonus. This ability is very advantageous, I say always be the first to the Pyramid.

Answer: Alphabet

If you can't write, how would you share it with them? You must have at least the Alphabet to trade technologies with others. It can be a little frustrating, because it takes a little bit of time to get to Alphabet, but it stops the computer from trading with itself as well.

Answer: Washington and Roosevelt

Eight of the Civilizations now let you pick between two leaders, each with their own unique abilities. Washington is financial and organized, while Roosevelt is industrious and organized. I am a personal fan of Gandhi, spiritual and industrious.

Answer: One Free Technology

The Oracle used to be one of my favorite wonders to build in older "Civilization" games, because it gave you a temple in every city on the continent. Now it gives you one technology, which is still good, don't get me wrong, it is just that now you have to build a temple in every city.

Answer: Buddhism

Oh, there are religions in "Civilization IV", but don't worry, none are the "right" ones. They are there to simply add a more accurate perspective on how civilizations have worked. If all of your people belong to your state religion, they all work harder. If you are a different religion from your neighbor, they will try to convert you by sending missionaries, or soldiers!

Answer: F-16

In this version of "Civilization" they have changed the American specialty unit from the F-16 to the Navy Seal. (I never found F-16s that useful anyway.) Early in the game the barbarians are wild animals, such as Wolves, Bears and Lions. Everyone can build the War Elephant, if they have access to Elephants, and what would the game be like without ICBMs? That is the only reason people play! :P

Answer: The Internet

This can be one frustrating change from earlier "Civilization" games. The internet comes along at the end of the game, where if you don't already have all of the technologies that everyone else has, you aren't going to win. I wish they would have left this bonus with the Great Library, which happens early, and can really give you an advantage.

Answer: Scientific Method

Since they changed the Great Library, they changed what makes it obsolete. Now it's the Scientific Method, not Education.

Answer: Liberalism

The cycle of changes keeps turning. In "Civilization III", Scientific Method allowed you to build the Theory of Evolution Wonder, which gave you not one but two free technologies. Now it just makes the Great Library obsolete. It is Liberalism that gives a free technology.

Answer: Six

The Red Cross gives a free Medic I promotion to all units built in the city. We haven't talked about promotions, but if you plan to be the warring type, and who isn't, then Medic I is a good thing to have.

Answer: Create an Army

I guess they saw the need for an army kind of pointless, since most people just amass units and move them as a group anyway. But they like the idea of a great person, so now they come in all sorts of kinds, Artists, Engineers, Scientists, Prophets, and Merchants. Any of them can settle in a city, providing a bonus, or can research a new technology. Two different great people can combine to start a Golden Age.

Answer: Islam

Again, there are religions. The creators say that one of the reasons that they put religion in the game is to create "what if" situations. Like, "what if the United States founds Islam?", or "Germany converts to Judaism."

Answer: Frederick

They shied away from Hitler, as you can imagine. Frederick was a Holy Roman Emperor and German King from 1155 to 1190.

Answer: Coal

Coal is essential to building your railroads. Once you have researched Steam Power, it will appear on the map. If you don't have any in your territory, but a neighbor close by does, either begin diplomacy, or begin building an army!

Answer: Humanitarian Victory

The Space Race is a common way to win, because you don't have to conquer your neighbors. In fact, none of the ways listed involve conquering them, especially Humanitarian Victory, since that doesn't exist. By the way, if you do conquer your enemies, you win.