FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Sid Meier's Civilization IV Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the 2005 strategy game for PC? The latest in a line, 'Civ IV' has the most advanced graphics yet! Note: All questions apply to 'Civilization IV', not any of the prequels or the expansion 'Civilization IV Warlords'.

A multiple-choice quiz by acm2210. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
acm2210

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,081

Updated
Nov 01 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
953

Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (4/10), andymuenz (10/10), rahonavis (5/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. One of the leader traits of the Indian leader Asoka is 'Spiritual'. What is the other? Hint

Philosophical

Financial

Expansive

Organized

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. In 'Civilization IV', what colour is the background of the Egyptian flag? Hint

White

Dark Blue

Purple

Yellow

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. There is an option of two French leaders in the game. One is Napoleon. Who is the other? Hint

Louis XIV

Louis XIII

Louis XII

Louis XV

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. With which two technologies does the American Empire start the game? Hint

Agriculture and Mining

Fishing and Hunting

Fishing and Agriculture

Hunting and Agriculture

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. What is the unique unit for the Aztec Empire? Hint

Quecha

Jaguar

Panther Warrior

Sacrificial Priest

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these civilizations do not start the game with the 'Mysticism' technology? Hint

Aztec Empire

Inca Empire

Arabian Empire

Malinese Empire

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. In the icon for a Christian Missionary, what colour is the book, presumably The Bible? Hint

Purple

Blue

Black

Red

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Which technology is required to enable the 'Universal Suffrage' civic? Hint

Liberalism

Democracy

Constitution

Civil Service

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. How long does a 'Golden Age' last in 'Civilization IV'? Hint

4 turns

12 turns

14 turns

8 turns

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. There is a greater chance of intercepting ICBMs or Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles with the SDI Project. What is the increase of chance? Hint

+80%

+70%

+75%

+85%

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Nov 12 2024 : Guest 69: 4/10
Oct 31 2024 : andymuenz: 10/10
Oct 12 2024 : rahonavis: 5/10
Sep 24 2024 : Indonesia129: 8/10
Sep 23 2024 : gypsy1326: 4/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of the leader traits of the Indian leader Asoka is 'Spiritual'. What is the other?

Answer: Organized

In real life, Asoka was the ruler of the Maurya Empire of South Asia from 273 BCE to 232 BCE. In Sanskrit, Asoka or 'Ashoka' means without sorrow.

2. In 'Civilization IV', what colour is the background of the Egyptian flag?

Answer: Yellow

The flag consists of a purple heiroglyph with a yellow background. In 'Civilization IV' the only playable ruler of the Egyptian Empire is Hatshepsut.

3. There is an option of two French leaders in the game. One is Napoleon. Who is the other?

Answer: Louis XIV

In the game, Louis XIV's leader traits are 'Creative' and 'Industrious'. His favourite civic is Hereditary Rule.

4. With which two technologies does the American Empire start the game?

Answer: Fishing and Agriculture

The American Empire has two possible leaders. These are Franklin Delano Roosevelt and George Washington.

5. What is the unique unit for the Aztec Empire?

Answer: Jaguar

Quecha is the unique unit for the Inca Civilization, the other two do not exist. Howevever, the Panther is a Barbarian animal unit.

6. Which of these civilizations do not start the game with the 'Mysticism' technology?

Answer: Malinese Empire

Strangely, the leader traits of Mansa Musa, the leader of the Malinese Empire, are 'Financial' and 'Spiritual', but Mali does not start the game with 'Mysticism'. Instead, it starts the game with 'Mining' and 'The Wheel'.

7. In the icon for a Christian Missionary, what colour is the book, presumably The Bible?

Answer: Red

A Christian Missionary spreads Christianity in a city. Christianity founded with the discovery of the 'Theology' technology.

8. Which technology is required to enable the 'Universal Suffrage' civic?

Answer: Democracy

Universal Suffrage is the right for everybody to vote, the race, sex or beliefs of the person being irrelevant. In 'Civilization IV', 'Liberalism' allows the 'Free Religion' and 'Free Speech' civics, whilst 'Civil Service' allows 'Bureaucracy'.

9. How long does a 'Golden Age' last in 'Civilization IV'?

Answer: 8 turns

To trigger a 'Golden Age', you can either build the 'Taj Mahal' wonder or sacrifice two or more of your 'Great People'. The following is from the 'Civilization IV' manual that accompanies the game:

"During a Golden Age, your civilisation greatly increases its output of production and commerce, meaning faster build times and increased commerce."

10. There is a greater chance of intercepting ICBMs or Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles with the SDI Project. What is the increase of chance?

Answer: +75%

ICBMs are the most powerful weapons available in 'Civilization IV'. The building of these can be banned with the UN Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Thank you for playing my quiz.

Source: Author acm2210

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor kyleisalive before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.