Essential facts, fascinating information and stories and a wealth of questions and answers on world history from the emergence of the earliest humans to the fall of Rome. This highly illustrated book takes an entertaining approach by presenting a set of quiz questions as a way of leading you into the reference information. There are 100 quizzes of 10 questions each, graded and colour-coded for difficulty. Easy-to-follow symbols lead you to the relevant pages in the reference section where you will find the answer to the question plus masses of other interesting information on the topic. For quiz masters there is also a 'Quick answers' section at the back of the book with a blank question and answer sheet so the whole family can get involved. The core reference section is packed with facts, fascinating information and stories about world history from the emergence of the earliest humans to the fall of Rome. Find out how the earliest civilisations lived - their tools, farming methods and homes. Discover ancient cities such as Babylon and Jericho; trace the rise and fall of empires; learn how calendars were used and about the importance of astronomy.