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Mr. Marks' Ancient History Extravaganza
Mr. Marks' Ancient History Extravaganza
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Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt
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1
True or False:
Greece set a lasting legacy for standards in politics, art, and philosophy.
True
False
2
Why were Egyptian pharaohs different from other powerful rulers?
They had greater influence than other rulers.
They were monotheistic as opposed to polytheistic.
They ruled inside of pyramids.
They were believed to be a god and a ruler.
3
What were the two types of drama written by the Greeks?
Melodrama and Musicals
Tragedy and Melodrama
Tragedy and Comedy
Comedy and Musicals
4
True or False
: Homer's epics the
Iliad
and the
Odyssey
introduce the gods for the first time.
True
False
5
Which of the following was an achievement of the ancient Egyptians?
Hieroglyphics
Medicine
System of written numbers
Accurate Calendar
6
Which of these places did you NOT have to make a postcard for?
The Parthenon
Olympia
Temple of Athena Nike
Mt. Olympus
7
True or False
: In Greek mythology, there is a single book that explains all the major stories.
True
False
8
How often did the Nile flood, leaving rich soil in its wake?
Annually
Weekly
Daily
Monthly
9
What were Greek warships called?
Sloops
Brigantines
Triremes
Dreadnoughts
10
Describe the standard found within
classical art
in Athens.
Greek sculptors created realistic figures, not idealized.
Greek sculptors created idealized figures, not realistic.
Greek sculptors created basic figures with lifeless form.
None of these
11
Between which two city-states was the
Peloponnesian War
?
Sparta and Athens
Sparta and Crete
Thebes and Corinth
Athens and Macedonia
12
From where did the Greek gods rule?
Mt. Olympus
Mt. Vesuvius
Mt. Sinai
Mt. Everest
13
What is Mr. Marks' favourite basketball team?
Spurs
Lakers
Pistons
Raptors
14
How many countries has Mr. Marks been to?
15
7
2
33
15
Who were the most important Egyptian gods?
Set and Aten
Ra and Horus
Nu and Bes
Anubis and Osiris
16
How old is Mr. Marks in this photo?
10
5
4
7
17
For what was Narcissus known?
He fell in love with his reflection.
He turned everything he touched into gold.
He fell in love with a painting.
He fell in love with a statue.
18
True or False
: The Greeks were monotheistic, that is, they believed in a single god.
True
False
19
What is the meaning of the word
philosophers
?
"lovers of wisdom"
"thinkers of science"
"lovers of religion"
"lovers of life"
20
What is
direct democracy
?
A form of government in which citizens have direct rule.
A form of government in which a few wealthy elite rule.
None of these
A form of government in which elected representatives rule.
21
Which Egyptian pharaoh wanted to carve his name into every possible statue?
Tut
Khufu
Ramses II
Ramses III
22
Who was Pericles?
A leader from Sparta who conquered the Athenians.
A general responsible for the kidnapping of Helen of Troy.
A statesman who led Athens during its golden age.
None of these
23
Which of the following
did not
flourish during this time period?
religion and psychology
sculpture and architecture
philosophy, science, and architecture
drama and poetry
24
Why was the Nile River important to the growth of the Egyptian civilization?
Egyptians had an abundance of crops due to the river.
Protein-rich plants were located within the water.
It made it easy for invaders to attack.
The river made the soil fertile.
25
After the
Peloponnesian War
, what happened to Athens?
Athens lost its power and wealth.
Sparta took over Athens and made every citizen a slave.
Athens gained more power as it defeated Sparta.
Athens was stronger than ever.
26
How tall is Mr. Marks?
5'5"
6'
6'5"
6'3"
27
For about how long did the
Golden Age of Athens
last?
Close to 500 years
Close to 1000 years
None of these
Close to 50 years
28
Why did the Egyptians build pyramids?
It was a sculpture that represented the three main gods.
They were balances where pharaohs lived.
All of these.
They believed kings ruled forever and needed these tombs.
