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    During the early civilization of Roman culture, only the wealthy and well respected were allowed to vote or hold an office.  This system of government was called a republic. 

    • True
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  • 2. 

    Which of the following best describes the Babylonians?

    • They were known for their brilliant civilization.

    • They were great poets.

    • They made the first printing press.

    Correct Answer
    A. They were known for their brilliant civilization.
  • 3. 

    Which of the following best describes Persia?

    • It is now known as Iran.

    • The people were great sailors.

    • The people were great poets.

    Correct Answer
    A. It is now known as Iran.
  • 4. 

    A sudden overthrow of government usually by a small military group is called a(n)_________. 

    • Coup d'etat

    • Referendum

    • Arbitration

    Correct Answer
    A. Coup d'etat
  • 5. 

    The Greeks created the Olympic Games because they wanted to ______________.

    • Give citizens something productive to do

    • Improve physical fitness

    • Begin a worldwide special event

    Correct Answer
    A. Improve physical fitness
  • 6. 

    What is a pharaoh?

    • A servant

    • A scribe

    • An Egyptian ruler

    Correct Answer
    A. An Egyptian ruler
  • 7. 

    What is a Rosetta Stone?

    • A clump of clay that is found by the river

    • A tomb stone that contains two hieroglyphic scripts

    • A slab of black stone that contains three different scripts

    Correct Answer
    A. A slab of black stone that contains three different scripts
  • 8. 

    What are hieroglyphics?

    • Technological symbols

    • Symbolic picture writing

    • Egyptian poems

    Correct Answer
    A. Symbolic picture writing
  • 9. 

    The first major citizen participation in government occurred in ________________.

    • Rome

    • Egypt

    • Athens

    Correct Answer
    A. Athens
  • 10. 

    Which of the following is a characteristic only of the Roman civilization and not the Greek civilization?

    • They participated in athletic competition and training.

    • They used military strength to fight off invaders.

    • They were only interested in art and music.

    Correct Answer
    A. They used military strength to fight off invaders.
  • 11. 

    Name the two classical civilizations that had the largest impact on the world's cultural development. 

    • Greeks and Romans

    • Phoenicians and Romans

    • Egyptians and Persians

    Correct Answer
    A. Greeks and Romans
  • 12. 

    Which of the following does not describe the Phoenicians?

    • They were great sailors.

    • They left their alphabet to the western world.

    • They explored the desert.

    Correct Answer
    A. They explored the desert.
  • 13. 

    The Greeks were more interested in exercising military strength and acquiring land for their empire than the Romans.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
  • 14. 

    Which of the following does not describe the Sumerians?

    • Their economy was based on crops.

    • They were inefficient trade merchants.

    • They built great temples.

    Correct Answer
    A. They were inefficient trade merchants.

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