Ancient Greek Government
True or False: Athens was ruled by kings, while Sparta had a democracy where citizens voted on laws.
False
True or False: Goods along the Silk Road were PRIMARILY transported by caravans using pack animals along land routes.
True
Which two ancient civilizations fought in the Punic Wars for control of the western Mediterranean?
A. Egypt and Persia
B. Greece and Macedonia
C. Carthage and Rome
D. Sparta and Athens
C. Carthage and Rome
True or False: The Silk Road only helped people trade goods and didn’t involve sharing culture or ideas.
False
In Spartan society, __________ was a body that allowed citizens to elect members to help make important decisions, reflecting a democratic feature in their government.
A. Citizens made policy decisions.
B. Citizens enforced policy decisions.
C. Citizens elected members of the Council.
D. Citizens elected members of the Assembly.
D. Citizens elected members of the Assembly.
What resource did China have that played a key role in the creation of the Silk Road?
A. Gold
B. Silk
C. Timber
D. Spices
B. Silk
What was one important reason the Roman Empire lasted for so long?
A. A stable government that helped manage the empire
B. The empire's focus on trade with neighboring countries
C. The empire’s focus on religion
D. A small and easy-to-defend territory
A. A stable government that helped manage the empire
What is considered China’s most important invention?
A. The wheelbarrow
B. The creation of paper
C. The crossbow
D. The plow
B. The creation of paper
Which three philosophers are known for using logic and reason to explore the world around them?
A. Aristotle, Socrates, Plato
B. Pythagoras, Archimedes, Euclid
C. Homer, Herodotus, Thucydides
D. Alexander, Alexander the Great, Pericles
A. Aristotle, Socrates, Plato
Question: How did the Mongol Empire impact long-distance trade across Asia?
A. By reopening and securing trade routes, allowing for safer travel and increased commerce
B. By establishing a new trade route through Africa
C. By inventing new technologies to speed up trade
D. By building direct maritime trade routes to Europe
A. By reopening and securing trade routes, allowing for safer travel and increased commerce
After Rome's victory over Carthage in the First Punic War, which territory did Rome gain control of?
A. Spain
B. Sicily
C. Greece
D. Egypt
B. Sicily
Confucius believed that to maintain social order, one must follow teachings such as:
A. Filial piety and respect for tradition
B. Military strength and loyalty
C. The pursuit of wealth and power
D. Individual freedom and independence
A. Filial piety and respect for tradition
What was a key feature of Athenian democracy?
A. Only men from noble families could vote
B. All male citizens were allowed to participate in decision-making directly
C. Leaders were appointed based on military rank
D. Women had the right to vote and hold office
B. All male citizens were allowed to participate in decision-making directly
According to the Mandate of Heaven, what determines whether a ruler is fit to continue governing?
A. The ruler's ability to maintain military control
B. The virtue and moral conduct of the ruler
C. The loyalty of the people to the ruler
D. The wealth and resources available to the ruler
B. The virtue and moral conduct of the ruler
Which part of the U.S. government is based on a Roman group that helped make decisions and laws?
A. The Senate
B. The Congress
C. The Army
D. The Judges
A. The Senate
Which figure from ancient Greece is credited with developing a famous theorem used to calculate the sides of a right triangle?
A. Euclid
B. Archimedes
C. Pythagoras
D. Aristotle
C. Pythagoras
Which of the following best characterizes the political structure of Sparta?
A. An oligarchy led by two hereditary kings with a council of elders
B. A dual monarchy where the two kings shared equal military and political authority
C. A government led by elected officials with a council to approve laws
D. A tyranny governed by a single leader with a council of aristocrats
A. An oligarchy led by two hereditary kings with a council of elders
What role did the Mandate of Heaven play in determining rulers in ancient China?
A. It allowed for the overthrow of rulers who were seen as corrupt.
B. It ensured that only wealthy families could rule.
C. It made rulers immune to criticism or rebellion.
D. It required rulers to be chosen by a group of nobles.
A. It allowed for the overthrow of rulers who were seen as corrupt.
How did the Roman Republic shape the way the United States organizes its government?
A. It introduced the idea of rule of law and elected representatives.
B. It created the concept of political parties in modern government.
C. It established the practice of direct democracy in government.
D. It emphasized the importance of monarchy in leadership.
A. It introduced the idea of rule of law and elected representatives.
Which of the following is TRUE about Confucius's teachings and their influence?
A. Confucius's teachings have had a significant influence on government in modern East Asia.
B. Confucius's teachings only influenced Chinese religious practices.
C. Confucius's teachings had no lasting impact beyond ancient China.
D. Confucius's teachings were primarily focused on military strategy.
A. Confucius's teachings have had a significant influence on government in modern East Asia.