Basic Details
Word: Antiquity
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Very old or ancient times, especially in reference to civilisations and cultures long ago.
Synonyms: Ancient times, olden days, antiqueness
Antonyms: Modernity, present age, newness
Idioms and Phrases
- From antiquity to modernity: This phrase is used to describe something that has evolved over a very long period. Example: "The museum showcases art from antiquity to modernity."
- In antiquity: Referring to something that happened in ancient times. Example: "In antiquity, people used stone tools for hunting and gathering."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The ruins of the ancient city were a reminder of the great civilisations of antiquity.
Example 2: Many historians study the writings from antiquity to understand how people lived in the past.
Example 3: The artefacts on display in the museum date back to antiquity and provide insight into early human life.
Fun Fact
Did you know that many of the first written records we have are from antiquity? They were often inscribed on clay tablets by ancient Mesopotamians over 5,000 years ago!
Famous Quote
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "antiquity" mean?
a) A modern city
b) Very old or ancient times
c) A type of clothing
d) A new invention
Answer: b) Very old or ancient times
2. Which of these is a synonym of "antiquity"?
a) Present age
b) Ancient times
c) Future
d) Modernity
Answer: b) Ancient times
3. Which is an antonym of "antiquity"?
a) Antiqueness
b) Olden days
c) Newness
d) Ancient times
Answer: c) Newness
4. Which sentence uses "antiquity" correctly?
a) The antiquity of the chair was obvious as it was made recently.
b) Many stories from antiquity help us learn about older cultures.
c) The athletes of antiquity were very similar to todays football players.
d) Antiquity is the latest fashion trend.
Answer: b) Many stories from antiquity help us learn about older cultures.
5. Which idiom means the same as "antiquity"?
a) From antiquity to modernity
b) As old as time
c) The age of the dinosaurs
d) A penny for your thoughts
Answer: a) From antiquity to modernity
