Greek Geography and Democracy
Ancient Greek Culture
Ancient China
Name that Flag
100
Which feature of Greece’s geography explains the ancient Greeks’ need for trade?
A - the mountainous landscape
B - the dry summer climate
C - the location along the seacoast
D - the location along the boundary between Asia and Europe
A - the mountainous landscape
100
On a given day, how were Spartan boys most likely to spend their time?
A spear throwing
B having meals with their families
C studying Greek philosophy
D playing games just for fun
A spear throwing
100
According to Laozi, what is the Dao?
A the home of the heavenly spirits
B respect for authority
C the natural way of the universe
D reverence for ancestors
C the natural way of the universe
100
Which country does this flag belong to?
A - Italy
B - Greece
C - Spain
D - Egypt
B - Greece
200
Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?
A the poor
B the rich
C foot soldiers
D judges
B the rich
200
Sparta's government combined elements of which types of government?
A) Democracy, Monarchy, and Oligarchy
B) Monarchy, Oligarchy, and Aristocracy
C) Democracy, Republic, and Dictatorship
D) Monarchy, Democracy, and Theocracy
A) Democracy, Monarchy, and Oligarchy
200
According to Daoism, the symbols of yin and yang represent the ideal of
A authority.
B good government.
C balance.
D material success.
C balance.
200
Which country does this flag belong to?
A - China
B - Iraq
C - Israel
D - Egypt
D - Egypt
300
Which was the most important political body in ancient Athens?
A the jury
B the court system
C the assembly
D the boule
C the assembly
300
Why did metics not have the full rights of citizens?
A They were artisans.
B They were aristocrats.
C They were merchants.
D They were foreigners.
D They were foreigners.
300
What was the Mandate of Heaven in ancient China?
A) A belief that rulers were chosen by the gods and had to govern justly
B) A law stating that only the emperor could perform religious rituals
C) The idea that all people had a divine right to rule
D) A rule that allowed rulers to govern for only a limited time
A) A belief that rulers were chosen by the gods and had to govern justly
300
Which country does this flag belong to?
A - China
B - Japan
C - India
D - Pakistan
A - China
400
Which group of Athenians most likely opposed the introduction of democracy?
A the rich
B the tyrants
C women
D slaves
A the rich
400
Most slaves in ancient Greece were
A originally from Africa.
B worked to death.
C captured in battle.
D eventually freed.
C captured in battle.
400
What philosopher who helped shape Chinese thought is known as the “First Teacher”?
A Laozi
B the Zhou emperor
C Confucius
D Mencius
C Confucius
400
Which country does this flag belong to?
A - Iraq
B - Italy
C - India
D - Laos
C - India
500
Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?
A All people deserve equal rights.
B There should be no taxation without representation.
C People should vote on all matters that concern them.
D People should have a voice in government.
D People should have a voice in government.
500
The most important long-term effect of the Peloponnesian War was
A the victory of Athens.
B Spartan control of Greece.
C the eventual conquest of Greece by Macedonia.
D the collapse of the Delian League.
C the eventual conquest of Greece by Macedonia.
500
The most valued metalwork produced by Shang artisans were made from what material?
A copper
B silver
C bronze
D steel
C bronze
500
Which country does this flag belong to?
A - Israel
B - Iran
C - Iraq
D - Turkey
C - Iraq