Greece/Persia/Rome Practice

1.
Which of the following aspects of American culture has been most influenced by ancient Greek society?

Dance

Music

Sports

Travel

Olympics

Explanation

Olympics

2.
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?

Financial contribution to public-works projects

Attendance at religious ceremonies

Participation in public assemblies

Membership in the military

Very militaristic society in Sparta

Explanation

Very militaristic society in Sparta

3. All of the following were highly esteemed by the Athenians, but which one was valued by the Spartans?

Physical strength

Freedom of thought

Art and beauty

Individuality

remember, Sparta was very militaristic and physical strength was important

Explanation

remember, Sparta was very militaristic and physical strength was important

4. Which religion was based on the teachings of Jesus who preached forgiveness, mercy, sympathy for the poor and helpless?

Zoroastrianism

Judaism

Islam

Christianity

Jesus CHRIST

Explanation

Jesus CHRIST

5.
What major contribution to classical civilizations came from the ancient Jewish tribes?

Polytheism

Secularism

Monotheism

Unitheism

Jews...ONE GOD

Explanation

Jews...ONE GOD

6. What Greek word was used to describe the city-states and surrounding lands that made up the Greek Empire?

Phalanx

Polis

Acropolis

Delphi

Polis...like "Metropolis"

Explanation

Polis...like "Metropolis"

7. Which classical civilization is identified by label C?

India

Persia

Greece

Ancient Rome

Middle East = Persia

Explanation

Middle East = Persia

8.
Roman women could own property and make wills, leaving their property to whomever they chose. What conclusion could be drawn from this statement?

Roman women had the right to vote.

Roman women enjoyed some legal rights.

Roman women were equal to men.

Roman women could hold political offices.

9.
A system of government by elected representatives.

Dictatorship

Republic

Commonwealth

Province

The root word for republic is represent

Explanation

The root word for republic is represent

10. 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.

Pompey

Caesar Augustus

Marcus Brutus

Julius Caesar

44 B.C. Death of Julius Caesar

Explanation

44 B.C. Death of Julius Caesar

11.
How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?

Judaism imposed strict dietary laws.

Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.

Judaism relied on the interpretations of religious scholars.

Judaism encouraged missionaries to convert non-believers.

ONE GOD!!

Explanation

ONE GOD!!

12.
Which statement would most likely represent the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?

"I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens."

"This society allows more freedom of expression that I have ever experienced in Athens."

"I have never seen a society that so valued its citizens as here in Sparta."

"The government and society of Sparta are too strict. The people have little voice in government."

Sparta was very strict compared to Athens

Explanation

Sparta was very strict compared to Athens

13.
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT _________________ .

Language

Philosophy

Art/architecture

Christian religion

The Greeks did not even know what Christianity was.

Explanation

The Greeks did not even know what Christianity was.

14. Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

Consuls of the Roman Republic

Pharaohs of ancient Egypt

Religious leaders of the ancient Hebrews

Philosophers of ancient Greece

Great philosophers

Explanation

Great philosophers

15.
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?

Roman women became landowners.

Roman women started voting in elections.

Roman women began serving in the army.

Roman women began serving in the legislatures.

Women and property

Explanation

Women and property

16. In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?

They allowed for belief in one God

They established written legal standards

They provided records of economic activity

They legalized democratic government

Both were written forms of law...the first for Babylon and Rome

Explanation

Both were written forms of law...the first for Babylon and Rome

17. Which Greek historian wrote the History of the Persian War and is considered the "father of history"?

Sophocles

Herodotus

Aeschylus

Thucydides

History....Herodotus

Explanation

History....Herodotus

18.
Democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group below?

Women

Foreigners

Citizens

Men

to be a citizen, you had to be a free male who was born inside the walls of Athens

Explanation

to be a citizen, you had to be a free male who was born inside the walls of Athens

19.
Socrates : :: Plato : ____.

Teacher, writer

Writer, teacher

Philosopher, dramatist

Dramatist, philosopher

Socrates taught, Plato wrote

Explanation

Socrates taught, Plato wrote

20.
Which classical Greek political practice was adopted by the classical Romans?

Allowing a supreme court of impartial judges

Creating a system of public baths for sanitation

Granting citizens the right to participate in government through the voting process

Establishing a council of the 500 largest landowners to serve as advisers to legislators

Greeks invented the idea of citizens participating in government

Explanation

Greeks invented the idea of citizens participating in government

21.
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?

Empire of Alexander the Great

City state of Sparta

City state of Athens

Persian Empire

Athens invented democracy

Explanation

Athens invented democracy

22.
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of

Absolute monarchies

Extensive trade

Separate, independent city states

Belief in one God

Travel was very difficult

Explanation

Travel was very difficult

23. Which group below received better treatment under the Romans than they had under the Greeks?

Slaves

Foreigners

Citizens

Women

Women had some rights in Rome

Explanation

Women had some rights in Rome

24.
When Rome split near the end of its existence, why did the West fall when the East survived a thousand years longer?

The Eastern Empire had a powerful army which the West did not.

The Western Empire had no slaves to use for fighting the barbarians.

The Eastern Empire had a more sustainable and advanced economy.

The Western Empire had the political system that the East did not.

Eastern economy centered around Alexandria which later became Constantinople.

Explanation

Eastern economy centered around Alexandria which later became Constantinople.

25.
Which of the following is NOT part of the legacy of the Roman Empire in the West?

Language

Architecture

Law code

City states

city states were Greek

Explanation

city states were Greek

26.
Which Greek philosopher used questioning method to determine moral questions?

Socrates

Plato

Aristotle

None of the above

"Socratic" method

Explanation

"Socratic" method

27.
What was the impact of the fall of Rome on Western Europe?

It ended the brilliance of the Classical Era of civilizations.

It allowed the Muslims to get a foothold in Spain.

It led to a nationalistic spirit among European nations.

It ended the spread of Christianity throughout Europe.

IT ended the classical era and sent Europe into the Dark Ages

Explanation

IT ended the classical era and sent Europe into the Dark Ages

28. Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

Religious leaders control government policy

The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people

The decisions of government are made by influential military leaders

Citizens are the source of power in government

citizens can vote

Explanation

citizens can vote

29.
Which of the following is characteristic of classical Greek sculpture?

Emphasis on religion

Importance of democracy

Interest in the human body

Equality of men and women

Greeks sculpted people to look "perfect"

Explanation

Greeks sculpted people to look "perfect"

30.
Which Roman Emperor converted to Christianity and made it the official religion of Rome?

Julius Caesar

Constantine

Caesar Augustus

Herodotus

you just have to remember this...Constantine

Explanation

you just have to remember this...Constantine

31.
The period of time from 27 B.C. to 395 A.D. in which Rome brought peace to the lands they controlled was called

Democratic Athens

Golden Age of Rome

Pax Romana

Fall of the Roman Empire

Pax means "Peace" in latin

Explanation

Pax means "Peace" in latin

32.
How did Cyrus the Great rule and keep peace in the Persian Empire during the 6th century BC?

With enforcement of his legal codes

With taxation for his building projects

With violence from his military’s tactics

With tolerance for his people’s cultures

Very tolerant man old Cyrus was

Explanation

Very tolerant man old Cyrus was

33.
Christianity succeeded in Rome when the powers there were against it. Which of the following is NOT a reason for its success?

It taught about Jesus who was a real man, not mythological.

It taught equality and mercy for the downtrodden of Rome.

It offered relevance and hope for life after death to even the lowest.

It taught that the Bible would lead the Romans to salvation

The Bible had not been written yet

Explanation

The Bible had not been written yet

34. Which Greek mathematician showed the Earth was round and calculated its circumference?

Archimedes

Herodotus

Eratosthenes

Thucydides

Earth...Eratosthenes

Explanation

Earth...Eratosthenes

35.
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the difference between river valley civilizations and later classical civilizations?

River valley civilizations were much larger than the classical ones that followed.

Classical civilizations tended to control more territories and people.

River valley civilizations were more advanced in technological development.

Classical civilizations were free from invasions from nomadic tribes.

Classical civilizations, like Rome, were huge

Explanation

Classical civilizations, like Rome, were huge

36. Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?

The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.

The idea of religious freedom was promoted by the river valley civilizations.

The tradition of hunting and gathering was introduced by the river valley civilizations.

The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.

river valley civilizations laid the foundation for government

Explanation

river valley civilizations laid the foundation for government

37.
Which of these geographic factors did NOT influence the development of Ancient Greek civilization?

Mountains led to the development of independent city-states

Deep natural harbors and proximity to the sea encouraged trade

Its location made a strong navy an ideal method of defense

Fertile mountain valleys made farming easy

farming was very difficult in Greece because of the hills, mountains and valleys

Explanation

farming was very difficult in Greece because of the hills, mountains and valleys

38. In what ways were ancient Egyptians, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations similar?

They failed to develop a system of writing

They extended their control over other peoples

They established advanced industrial economies

They all had democratically elected governments

They all had writing, none were democratic and the industrial age will not happen for thousands of years

Explanation

They all had writing, none were democratic and the industrial age will not happen for thousands of years

39. The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone because it

Greatly limited the government's power

Served as a model for many later European legal systems

Provided the first democratic constitution

Both A & B

We get our basis of law from the Romans

Explanation

We get our basis of law from the Romans

Greece/Persia/Rome Practice

1. Which of the following aspects of American culture has been most influenced by ancient Greek society?

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?

3. All of the following were highly esteemed by the Athenians, but which one was valued by the Spartans?

4. Which religion was based on the teachings of Jesus who preached forgiveness, mercy, sympathy for the poor and helpless?

5. What major contribution to classical civilizations came from the ancient Jewish tribes?

6. What Greek word was used to describe the city-states and surrounding lands that made up the Greek Empire?

7. Which classical civilization is identified by label C?

8. Roman women could own property and make wills, leaving their property to whomever they chose. What conclusion could be drawn from this statement?

9. A system of government by elected representatives.

10. 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.

11. How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?

12. Which statement would most likely represent the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?

13. Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT _________________ .

14. Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

16. In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?

17. Which Greek historian wrote the History of the Persian War and is considered the "father of history"?

18. Democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group below?

19. Socrates : __________________ :: Plato : ______________________.

20. Which classical Greek political practice was adopted by the classical Romans?

21. Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?

22. One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of

23. Which group below received better treatment under the Romans than they had under the Greeks?

24. When Rome split near the end of its existence, why did the West fall when the East survived a thousand years longer?

25. Which of the following is NOT part of the legacy of the Roman Empire in the West?

26. Which Greek philosopher used questioning method to determine moral questions?

27. What was the impact of the fall of Rome on Western Europe?

28. Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

29. Which of the following is characteristic of classical Greek sculpture?

30. Which Roman Emperor converted to Christianity and made it the official religion of Rome?

31. The period of time from 27 B.C. to 395 A.D. in which Rome brought peace to the lands they controlled was called

32. How did Cyrus the Great rule and keep peace in the Persian Empire during the 6th century BC?

33. Christianity succeeded in Rome when the powers there were against it. Which of the following is NOT a reason for its success?

34. Which Greek mathematician showed the Earth was round and calculated its circumference?

35. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the difference between river valley civilizations and later classical civilizations?

36. Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?

37. Which of these geographic factors did NOT influence the development of Ancient Greek civilization?

38. In what ways were ancient Egyptians, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations similar?

39. The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone because it

1.
Which of the following aspects of American culture has been most influenced by ancient Greek society?

2.
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?

5.
What major contribution to classical civilizations came from the ancient Jewish tribes?

8.
Roman women could own property and make wills, leaving their property to whomever they chose. What conclusion could be drawn from this statement?

9.
A system of government by elected representatives.

11.
How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?

12.
Which statement would most likely represent the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?

13.
Greece influenced Rome in all of the following EXCEPT _________________ .

18.
Democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group below?

19.
Socrates : :: Plato : ____.

20.
Which classical Greek political practice was adopted by the classical Romans?

21.
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?

22.
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of

24.
When Rome split near the end of its existence, why did the West fall when the East survived a thousand years longer?

25.
Which of the following is NOT part of the legacy of the Roman Empire in the West?

26.
Which Greek philosopher used questioning method to determine moral questions?

27.
What was the impact of the fall of Rome on Western Europe?

29.
Which of the following is characteristic of classical Greek sculpture?

30.
Which Roman Emperor converted to Christianity and made it the official religion of Rome?

31.
The period of time from 27 B.C. to 395 A.D. in which Rome brought peace to the lands they controlled was called

32.
How did Cyrus the Great rule and keep peace in the Persian Empire during the 6th century BC?

33.
Christianity succeeded in Rome when the powers there were against it. Which of the following is NOT a reason for its success?

35.
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the difference between river valley civilizations and later classical civilizations?

37.
Which of these geographic factors did NOT influence the development of Ancient Greek civilization?