For each interval of time, guess the largest country in asia by area.
Obviously, some of these no longer exist.
Source. Not the most accurate, but for the purposes of this quiz it is sufficient. There is great variation in the amount historical records when it comes to ancient civilizations, so some of the answers are more credible than others.
Only counting civilizations with established territory. "China" will not suffice for ancient dynasties.
Only counting territory in Asia, Bounded by the Caucasus, Urals, Sinai, and the Papua-Indonesian border. Including Indonesian and Philippine Islands, but none traditionally included in Oceania. Including Anatolia and Cyprus.