Government
Which ancient civilization established the basis of Western democracy?
A. Sumerian
B. Egyptian
C. Phoenician
D. Greek
D. Greek
According to Greek religion, the gods lived…
A. within the hearts of the people who worshipped them.
B. on Mount Olympus.
C. on the moon.
D. in natural objects like rocks, trees, and streams.
B. on Mount Olympus.
Which leader is most closely associated with the spread of Hellenistic culture?
A. Mansa Musa
B. Suleiman the Magnificent
C. Charlemagne
D. Alexander the Great
D. Alexander the Great
The conquests of Alexander the Great created the…
A. Hellenistic Era, an age that saw the expansion of Greek ideas to the non-Greek world.
B. Age of Lawlessness, a period of extreme cruelty and anarchy.
C. Macedonian Age, a period of advancement in art.
D. Dark Ages, a time of great sadness for the Greek people.
A. Hellenistic Era, an age that saw the expansion of Greek ideas to the non-Greek world.
The ancient Athenians are credited with
A. inventing the printing press.
B. establishing governments that had democratic elements.
C. eliminating slavery.
D. inventing and using the wheel for agricultural purposes.
B. establishing governments that had democratic elements.
The government of Athens was chosen by the
A. religious authority.
B. king.
C. people.
D. council of elders.
C. people.
The typical education of ancient Athens most closely resembles the modern educational system in that it focused on
A. developing students who were ready to join the military.
B. allowing parents to determine the course of study for students.
C. producing well-rounded citizens to sustain a democratic government.
D. allowing students to choose their subject of interest.
C. producing well-rounded citizens to sustain a democratic government.
Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
A. Pharaohs of ancient Egypt
B. Consuls of the Roman Republic
C. Religious leaders of the ancient Hebrews
D. Philosophers of ancient Greece
D. Philosophers of ancient Greece
What was the result of Alexander the Great’s conquests?
A. Socialism spread from Greece to many great lands.
B. The progress of Greek scholars was halted.
C. Greek language, art, architecture, and literature spread throughout Asia.
D. Persia conquered Greece and took control of Greek lands.
C. Greek language, art, architecture, and literature spread throughout Asia.
Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands, not of a minority, but of the whole people. -Pericles
Which early society is most likely described in this quotation?
A. Athenian
B. Spartan
C. Egyptian
D. Babylonian
A. Athenian
Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?
A. Religious leaders control government policy.
B. The decisions of government are made by influential military officers.
C. The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people.
D. Citizens are the source of power in government.
D. Citizens are the source of power in government.
Which statement would most likely represent the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?
A. I have never seen a society that so valued its citizens as here in Sparta.
B. I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens.
C. This society allows more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in Athens.
D. The government and society of Sparta are too strict. The people have little voice in government.
D. The government and society of Sparta are too strict. The people have little voice in government.
One way in which the actions of Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great were similar was that each…
A. introduced important legal changes to protect basic human rights.
B. conquered neighboring people to build vast empires.
C. refused to grant religious freedom to their subjects.
D. issued written constitutions that defined the rights of citizens.
B. conquered neighboring people to build vast empires.
Alexander the Great's conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the
A. adoption of a feudal system.
B. spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe.
C. establishment of representative democracy.
D. spread of Hellenic culture.
D. spread of Hellenic culture.
In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on
A. family order.
B. human rights.
C. education.
D. military service.
D. military service.
In ancient Athens, criminal defendants were judged by which of the following?
A. Jury of men
B. Jury of women
C. Opinion of the judge
D. Opinion of the monarch
A. Jury of men
By 750 B.C., the ____, or city-state, became the central focus of Greek life.
A. pantheon
B. polis
C. hoplite
D. agora
B. polis
The astronomer Eratosthenes determined that…
A. Earth was round and calculated its circumference.
B. Pluto is part of our solar system.
C. the Earth is the center of the universe.
D. the Moon controlled the rise and fall of the tides.
A. Earth was round and calculated its circumference.
Which of the following describes the Hellenistic Era?
A. Warfare was prominent among civilizations.
B. Most of Europe and Asia was connected by Greek culture and language.
C. The importance of Greek culture was diminished.
D. All the major civilizations were isolated.
B. Most of Europe and Asia was connected by Greek culture and language.
What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?
A. The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.
B. The Greek people had many different languages and religions.
C. Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control from a distance.
D. Greece and Rome were often at war.
A. The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.
An important factor that prevented the ancient Greek city-states from uniting to form a single nation was the
A. mountainous topography of the region.
B. lack of a common language.
C. cold, hostile climate of the region.
D. size of the desert regions.
A. mountainous topography of the region.
How did the roles of women differ in Sparta and Athens?
A. Spartan women spent more time managing the home.
B. Spartan women were the primary earners of their households.
C. Spartan women had fewer legal rights and reduced levels of freedom.
D. Spartan women experienced more freedom and the same legal rights as men.
D. Spartan women experienced more freedom and the same legal rights as men.
Who is considered by many historians today to be the greatest historian of the ancient world?
A. Plato
B. Aristotle
C. Thucydides
D. Euripides
C. Thucydides
Which concept is most closely related to Hellenistic culture?
A. Isolation
B. Armed conflict
C. Cultural diffusion
D. Urbanization
C. Cultural diffusion
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
A. An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
B. Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.
C. A lack of natural seaports limited communication among the city-states.
D. The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.
D. The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.