Greece/Persia/Rome Practice
.
- 1.
What Greek word was used to describe the city-states and surrounding lands that made up the Greek Empire?
- A.
Phalanx
- B.
Polis
- C.
Acropolis
- D.
Delphi
Correct Answer
B. PolisExplanation
Polis...like "Metropolis"Rate this question:
-
- 2.
All of the following were highly esteemed by the Athenians, but which one was valued by the Spartans?
- A.
Physical strength
- B.
Freedom of thought
- C.
Art and beauty
- D.
Individuality
Correct Answer
A. Physical strengthExplanation
remember, Sparta was very militaristic and physical strength was importantRate this question:
-
- 3.
Democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group below?
- A.
Women
- B.
Foreigners
- C.
Citizens
- D.
Men
Correct Answer
C. CitizensExplanation
to be a citizen, you had to be a free male who was born inside the walls of AthensRate this question:
-
- 4.
Which group below received better treatment under the Romans than they had under the Greeks?
- A.
Slaves
- B.
Foreigners
- C.
Citizens
- D.
Women
Correct Answer
D. WomenExplanation
Women had some rights in RomeRate this question:
-
- 5.
Socrates : __________________ :: Plato : ______________________.
- A.
Teacher, writer
- B.
Writer, teacher
- C.
Philosopher, dramatist
- D.
Dramatist, philosopher
Correct Answer
A. Teacher, writerExplanation
Socrates taught, Plato wroteRate this question:
-
- 6.
Which of the following aspects of American culture has been most influenced by ancient Greek society?
- A.
Dance
- B.
Music
- C.
Sports
- D.
Travel
Correct Answer
C. SportsExplanation
OlympicsRate this question:
-
- 7.
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?
- A.
Financial contribution to public-works projects
- B.
Attendance at religious ceremonies
- C.
Participation in public assemblies
- D.
Membership in the military
Correct Answer
D. Membership in the militaryExplanation
Very militaristic society in SpartaRate this question:
-
- 8.
Which of these geographic factors did NOT influence the development of Ancient Greek civilization?
- A.
Mountains led to the development of independent city-states
- B.
Deep natural harbors and proximity to the sea encouraged trade
- C.
Its location made a strong navy an ideal method of defense
- D.
Fertile mountain valleys made farming easy
Correct Answer
D. Fertile mountain valleys made farming easyExplanation
farming was very difficult in Greece because of the hills, mountains and valleysRate this question:
-
- 9.
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the difference between river valley civilizations and later classical civilizations?
- A.
River valley civilizations were much larger than the classical ones that followed.
- B.
Classical civilizations tended to control more territories and people.
- C.
River valley civilizations were more advanced in technological development.
- D.
Classical civilizations were free from invasions from nomadic tribes.
Correct Answer
B. Classical civilizations tended to control more territories and people.Explanation
Classical civilizations, like Rome, were hugeRate this question:
-
- 10.
What major contribution to classical civilizations came from the ancient Jewish tribes?
- A.
Polytheism
- B.
Secularism
- C.
Monotheism
- D.
Unitheism
Correct Answer
C. MonotheismExplanation
Jews...ONE GODRate this question:
-
- 11.
Which classical Greek political practice was adopted by the classical Romans?
- A.
Allowing a supreme court of impartial judges
- B.
Creating a system of public baths for sanitation
- C.
Granting citizens the right to participate in government through the voting process
- D.
Establishing a council of the 500 largest landowners to serve as advisers to legislators
Correct Answer
C. Granting citizens the right to participate in government through the voting processExplanation
Greeks invented the idea of citizens participating in governmentRate this question:
-
- 12.
Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?
- A.
The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.
- B.
The idea of religious freedom was promoted by the river valley civilizations.
- C.
The tradition of hunting and gathering was introduced by the river valley civilizations.
- D.
The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.
Correct Answer
D. The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.Explanation
river valley civilizations laid the foundation for governmentRate this question:
-
- 13.
Which of the following is characteristic of classical Greek sculpture?
- A.
Emphasis on religion
- B.
Importance of democracy
- C.
Interest in the human body
- D.
Equality of men and women
Correct Answer
C. Interest in the human bodyExplanation
Greeks sculpted people to look "perfect"Rate this question:
-
- 14.
Which classical civilization is identified by label C?
- A.
India
- B.
Persia
- C.
Greece
- D.
Ancient Rome
Correct Answer
B. PersiaExplanation
Middle East = PersiaRate this question:
-
- 15.
How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?
- A.
Judaism imposed strict dietary laws.
- B.
Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.
- C.
Judaism relied on the interpretations of religious scholars.
- D.
Judaism encouraged missionaries to convert non-believers.
Correct Answer
B. Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.Explanation
ONE GOD!!Rate this question:
-
- 16.
Roman society remained staunchly male until conquests brought wealth to Italy in the second century B.C.E. Changes that accompanied the booty of empire gave women a measure of economic and marital independence that is illustrated by a loosening of legal restriction against women’s property ownership. —Sarah Shaver Hughes and Brady Hughes, Women in Ancient Civilizations, 2005 Based on the information in the excerpt, how did the role of women in Roman society change during the classical period?
- A.
Roman women became landowners.
- B.
Roman women started voting in elections.
- C.
Roman women began serving in the army.
- D.
Roman women began serving in the legislatures.
Correct Answer
A. Roman women became landowners.Explanation
Women and propertyRate this question:
-
- 17.
How did Cyrus the Great rule and keep peace in the Persian Empire during the 6th century BC?
- A.
With enforcement of his legal codes
- B.
With taxation for his building projects
- C.
With violence from his military’s tactics
- D.
With tolerance for his people’s cultures
Correct Answer
D. With tolerance for his people’s culturesExplanation
Very tolerant man old Cyrus wasRate this question:
-
- 18.
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT _________________ .
- A.
Language
- B.
Philosophy
- C.
Art/architecture
- D.
Christian religion
Correct Answer
D. Christian religionExplanation
The Greeks did not even know what Christianity was.Rate this question:
-
- 19.
Christianity succeeded in Rome when the powers there were against it. Which of the following is NOT a reason for its success?
- A.
It taught about Jesus who was a real man, not mythological.
- B.
It taught equality and mercy for the downtrodden of Rome.
- C.
It offered relevance and hope for life after death to even the lowest.
- D.
It taught that the Bible would lead the Romans to salvation
Correct Answer
D. It taught that the Bible would lead the Romans to salvationExplanation
The Bible had not been written yetRate this question:
-
- 20.
When Rome split near the end of its existence, why did the West fall when the East survived a thousand years longer?
- A.
The Eastern Empire had a powerful army which the West did not.
- B.
The Western Empire had no slaves to use for fighting the barbarians.
- C.
The Eastern Empire had a more sustainable and advanced economy.
- D.
The Western Empire had the political system that the East did not.
Correct Answer
C. The Eastern Empire had a more sustainable and advanced economy.Explanation
Eastern economy centered around Alexandria which later became Constantinople.Rate this question:
-
- 21.
Which of the following is NOT part of the legacy of the Roman Empire in the West?
- A.
Language
- B.
Architecture
- C.
Law code
- D.
City states
Correct Answer
D. City statesExplanation
city states were GreekRate this question:
-
- 22.
What was the impact of the fall of Rome on Western Europe?
- A.
It ended the brilliance of the Classical Era of civilizations.
- B.
It allowed the Muslims to get a foothold in Spain.
- C.
It led to a nationalistic spirit among European nations.
- D.
It ended the spread of Christianity throughout Europe.
Correct Answer
A. It ended the brilliance of the Classical Era of civilizations.Explanation
IT ended the classical era and sent Europe into the Dark AgesRate this question:
-
- 23.
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?
- A.
Empire of Alexander the Great
- B.
City state of Sparta
- C.
City state of Athens
- D.
Persian Empire
Correct Answer
C. City state of AthensExplanation
Athens invented democracyRate this question:
-
- 24.
Which statement would most likely represent the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?
- A.
"I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens."
- B.
"This society allows more freedom of expression that I have ever experienced in Athens."
- C.
"I have never seen a society that so valued its citizens as here in Sparta."
- D.
"The government and society of Sparta are too strict. The people have little voice in government."
Correct Answer
D. "The government and society of Sparta are too strict. The people have little voice in government."Explanation
Sparta was very strict compared to AthensRate this question:
-
- 25.
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of
- A.
Absolute monarchies
- B.
Extensive trade
- C.
Separate, independent city states
- D.
Belief in one God
Correct Answer
C. Separate, independent city statesExplanation
Travel was very difficultRate this question:
-
- 26.
Roman women could own property and make wills, leaving their property to whomever they chose. What conclusion could be drawn from this statement?
- A.
Roman women had the right to vote.
- B.
Roman women enjoyed some legal rights.
- C.
Roman women were equal to men.
- D.
Roman women could hold political offices.
Correct Answer
B. Roman women enjoyed some legal rights. -
- 27.
In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
- A.
They allowed for belief in one God
- B.
They established written legal standards
- C.
They provided records of economic activity
- D.
They legalized democratic government
Correct Answer
B. They established written legal standardsExplanation
Both were written forms of law...the first for Babylon and RomeRate this question:
-
- 28.
Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?
- A.
Religious leaders control government policy
- B.
The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people
- C.
The decisions of government are made by influential military leaders
- D.
Citizens are the source of power in government
Correct Answer
D. Citizens are the source of power in governmentExplanation
citizens can voteRate this question:
-
- 29.
Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
- A.
Consuls of the Roman Republic
- B.
Pharaohs of ancient Egypt
- C.
Religious leaders of the ancient Hebrews
- D.
Philosophers of ancient Greece
Correct Answer
D. Philosophers of ancient GreeceExplanation
Great philosophersRate this question:
-
- 30.
In what ways were ancient Egyptians, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations similar?
- A.
They failed to develop a system of writing
- B.
They extended their control over other peoples
- C.
They established advanced industrial economies
- D.
They all had democratically elected governments
Correct Answer
B. They extended their control over other peoplesExplanation
They all had writing, none were democratic and the industrial age will not happen for thousands of yearsRate this question:
-
- 31.
The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone because it
- A.
Greatly limited the government's power
- B.
Served as a model for many later European legal systems
- C.
Provided the first democratic constitution
- D.
Both A & B
Correct Answer
B. Served as a model for many later European legal systemsExplanation
We get our basis of law from the RomansRate this question:
-
- 32.
Which Roman Emperor converted to Christianity and made it the official religion of Rome?
- A.
Julius Caesar
- B.
Constantine
- C.
Caesar Augustus
- D.
Herodotus
Correct Answer
B. ConstantineExplanation
you just have to remember this...ConstantineRate this question:
-
- 33.
A system of government by elected representatives.
- A.
Dictatorship
- B.
Republic
- C.
Commonwealth
- D.
Province
Correct Answer
B. RepublicExplanation
The root word for republic is representRate this question:
-
- 34.
Which Greek philosopher used questioning method to determine moral questions?
- A.
Socrates
- B.
Plato
- C.
Aristotle
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. SocratesExplanation
"Socratic" methodRate this question:
-
- 35.
Which Greek mathematician showed the Earth was round and calculated its circumference?
- A.
Archimedes
- B.
Herodotus
- C.
Eratosthenes
- D.
Thucydides
Correct Answer
C. EratosthenesExplanation
Earth...EratosthenesRate this question:
-
- 36.
The period of time from 27 B.C. to 395 A.D. in which Rome brought peace to the lands they controlled was called
- A.
Democratic Athens
- B.
Golden Age of Rome
- C.
Pax Romana
- D.
Fall of the Roman Empire
Correct Answer
C. Pax RomanaExplanation
Pax means "Peace" in latinRate this question:
-
- 37.
Who am I? I conquered Spain and Gaul; I was recalled by the Roman Senate to Rome where I brought my army with me and made myself emperor for life; I was assassinated in 44 B.C.
- A.
Pompey
- B.
Caesar Augustus
- C.
Marcus Brutus
- D.
Julius Caesar
Correct Answer
D. Julius CaesarExplanation
44 B.C. Death of Julius CaesarRate this question:
-
- 38.
Which religion was based on the teachings of Jesus who preached forgiveness, mercy, sympathy for the poor and helpless?
- A.
Zoroastrianism
- B.
Judaism
- C.
Islam
- D.
Christianity
Correct Answer
D. ChristianityExplanation
Jesus CHRISTRate this question:
-
- 39.
Which Greek historian wrote the History of the Persian War and is considered the "father of history"?
- A.
Sophocles
- B.
Herodotus
- C.
Aeschylus
- D.
Thucydides
Correct Answer
B. HerodotusExplanation
History....HerodotusRate this question:
-
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Oct 13, 2015Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Oct 13, 2015Quiz Created by
Rgeagle30
Back to top