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Almost 80% of Greece is covered by ____________ which promoted the idea to use the sea to trade with other cultures. A. farms B. rivers C. mountains D. water
What is "C" MOUNTAINS! (And Greeks! LOL)
100
What major waterways did the Greeks use for trade? A. Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean B. Black Sea and Caspian Sea C. Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea D. North Sea and Black Sea
What is "C" Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
100
"Our people worship many gods who control the peoples’ activities, such as birth, death, and commerce." This quote speaks about A. monotheism B. polytheism C. Buddhism D. atheism
What is "B" polytheism
100
Which of the following contributed to the development of a tripartite government in the Roman Republic? A. the civic struggle between the plebeians and the patricians. B. the gladiator games C. the Pax Romana D. the Punic Wars
What is "A" the civic struggle between the plebeians and the patricians.
100
Zeus was the Supreme God of the ancient Greeks. What was the name of the ancient Roman's Supreme God?
Who is Jupiter
200
Which form of government was ruled by all citizens? A. Aristocracy B. Direct Democracy C. Monarchy D. Oligarchy
What is "B" DIRECT Democracy
200
Which of the following contributions to society is of Greek origin? A. longbow B. gunpowder C. compass D. drama
What is "D" drama
200
The Eastern part of the Roman Empire that survived for 1000 years after the fall of Rome was known as what empire? A. Byzantine B. Mughal C. Islamic D. Ottoman
What is "A" Byzantine
200
From the perspective of the Romans why was it necessary to fight the Punic wars? A. To determine who would control the Mediterranean Sea. B. To stop Persians from entering the Roman Empire C. Rome and Carthage wanted to protect their settlements in France. D. Romans had a great fear of elephants.
What is "A" To determine who would CONTROL the MEDITERRANEAN Sea
200
The Roman Empire fostered economic growth through the use of trade routes. An example of land and sea routes that opened up the spread of technology and major world religions included A. across the Mediterranean to England B. by sea to Spain, Africa, western Asia and by land to Gaul C. to England and the Netherlands D. across the Atlas Mountains to Western Africa
What is "B" by sea to Spain, Africa, western Asia and by land to Gaul
300
Which of the following was a major responsibility of women in 5th century BC/BCE Athens? A. the education of young men B. the development of business C. the formation of public policy D. the management of the household
What is "D" the management of the household
300
Which of the following best explains the difference between direct democracy in Ancient Greece and a representative democracy in Ancient Rome? A. In direct democracy citizens voted on candidates to represent them, but in representative democracy all citizens voted on all issues. B. Both are the same kind of government. C. In a direct democracy power is passed down and in a representative democracy the emperor determines who should rule. D. In direct democracy all citizens voted on all issues pertaining to the city-state but in a representative democracy citizens voted on candidates to represent them.
What is "D" In direct democracy all citizens voted on all issues pertaining to the city-state but in a representative democracy citizens voted on candidates to represent them.
300
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire? A. barbarian invasions B. emperors who made poor decisions C. excellent technology that increased food production D. inability to continue economic growth
What is "C" excellent technology that increased food production
300
How did Rome’s geography aid its development? A. monsoon rains supported farming B. location offered water, protection, trade C. isolated on all sides by mountains D. colonized an unpopulated part of Italy.
What is "B" location offered water, protection, trade
300
The Romans borrowed many of their gods from the Greeks. The most likely reason for this would be A. the same priests were in control of all temples. B. trade routes connecting Europe fostering the spread of knowledge. C. simple coincidence. D. the mythology was created from common art.
What is "B" - trade routes connecting Europe fostering the spread of knowledge.
400
Which of the following statements is the most accurate? A. Democracy developed first in Rome. B. The Greeks reached the height of power and wealth before the Romans. C. The Twelve Tables were important Greek laws. D. A republic and a democracy are the same thing.
What is "B" The Greeks reached the height of power and wealth before the Romans! Think of the order we have studied them in!
400
Which of the following represents the greatest contribution of Alexander the Great? A. The creation of new types of ships B. Alexander’s efforts at creating roads across this empire C. The spread of Greek customs, traditions, language and ideas D. His conquering of the Romans
What is "C" The spread of Greek customs, traditions, language and ideas
400
Which of the following was not an advancement and a legacy of the Roman Civilization? A. basilicas B. amphitheaters C. astrolabes D. aqueducts
What is "C" astrolabes amphitheaters, aqueducts and basilicas were all contributions of the Romans
400
Which of the following groups was most responsible for the collapse of the Roman Empire in the 5th Century? A. Germanic tribes B. Catholic bishops C. Carthaginian armies D. Greek slaves
What is "A" Germanic tribes
400
38. The Etruscans of northern Italy conquered Rome and ruled with a monarchy. When the Romans overthrew the king, they formed a A. new Roman monarchy B. a democracy C. a theocracy D. a republic
What is "D" a REPUBLIC
500
In this poem written by Solon, he mentions "These too I set free" - what group of people did Solon’s laws free? A. Athenians who had been sold into slavery B. imprisoned people who committed crimes C. slaves in Sparta D. captives of war
What is "A" Athenians who had been sold into slavery
500
The Greeks developed philosophy, or the logical study of basic truth about knowledge, values, and the world. Many Greek philosophers studied the best form of government. Which of the following best supports the beliefs of the Greek philosophers? A. That Greek mythology was the basic source of truth. B. People should use logic when investigating a wide range of topics. C. The government’s power should rest in the Roman Senate D. The teachings of Herodotus could be used to explain the world
What is "C" The government’s power should rest in the Roman Senate
500
The Romans overthrew their Etruscan monarchy in 509 B.C. and formed a republic. Which of the following transitions in government would this best compare to? A. The assassination of Julius Caesar leading to Civil War B. Julius Caesar overthrowing the senate and becoming dictator C. United States breaking away from English monarchy and forming a Democracy D. Augustus rising up to become the first emperor of Rome
What is "C" United States breaking away from English monarchy and forming a Democracy
500
Trade routes connecting Rome with the rest of Europe fostered trade and A. helped Romans move away from poverty in Rome. B. helped the spread of technology and Christianity. C. was instrumental in the development of the first Democracy. D. the discovery of Rome by the Carthaginians.
What is "B" helped the spread of technology and Christianity.
500
Expansion changed the balance of power in the Roman Republic. Rome’s problems brought civil war. Rome went from A. Republic to monarchy B. Republic to democracy C. Republic to theocracy D. Republic to empire
What is "D" republic to EMPIRE