During Athens' golden age,

ordinary citizens could participate in government.

Why-Rome expand from small community - Tiber River to Mediterranean Sea to massive empire across multiple continents?

Wanted to create largest empire and expand and spread Christianity

Why were the Twelve Tables written?

to prevent upper class from an unfair advantage over lower class

One of two benefits of Rome's location on the Tiber River?

The hills made it easy to defend against invaders.

One of two benefits of Rome's location on the Tiber River?

The river made it easy to move goods within Italy.

Why is Herodotus considered the "father of history"?

He used research to get accurate facts.

Why did early Greeks establish colonies along the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea?

Needed more food for their growing population.

Which of the following best states the role of women in Roman society?

Women had some rights but could not participate in government.

Greece is located on a peninsula. Which of these best describes what a peninsula is?

Body of land with water on three sides.

How did plebeians first gain power in the Roman Republic?

by refusing to fight in the army

What did Aristotle argue in his book Politics?

No one person should have too much power.

Which of the following best describes ancient Roman sculpture?

realistic: full of lifelike detail

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1
During Athens' golden age,
women became citizens
Athens left Delian League and became independent.
citizens required to serve in the Athenian army.
ordinary citizens could participate in government.
2
Why-Rome expand from small community - Tiber River to Mediterranean Sea to massive empire across multiple continents?
Interested exploring and other parts of world had to offer -not seen before
Roman Govt. promised farms to every citizen who wanted so needed lots land
To convert as many people as possible to their way of life
Wanted to create largest empire and expand and spread Christianity
3
Why were the Twelve Tables written?
to create laws that governed people in territories conquered by Rome
to protect emperor and his advisers when there was a political crisis
to prevent upper class from an unfair advantage over lower class
to protect the rights of lower class and those in conquered territories
4
Mts. located in Greece. Which activities would be difficult to complete with this type of terrain (type of land)?
Trading
Farming
Fishing
Ship building
5
One of two benefits of Rome's location on the Tiber River?
The wide river delta created fertile marshland.
The hills made it easy to defend against invaders.
Cliffs along the coast protected Rome against invaders.
Did not have ships
6
What new element was a common feature of Roman architecture?
arches
brick
bathrooms
tiles
7
Which of following is not- important contributions of the ancient Greeks?
written history
dentistry
Geometry
drama
8
In ancient Greece, only free, landowning_______born in the polis could be citizens.
lords
Adults
Men
Women
9
One of two benefits of Rome's location on the Tiber River?
Did not have ships
The river made it easy to move goods within Italy.
The wide river delta created fertile marshland.
Cliffs along the coast protected Rome against invaders.
10
What were one of two features of ancient Greek architecture?
octagon
arches
domes
sculptures
11
Why is Herodotus considered the "father of history"?
He was first to write a history of ancient Greece.
He used research to get accurate facts.
He used Socratic method in writing history.
He was first to say the gods did not affect human events.
12
Why did early Greeks establish colonies along the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea?
Wanted to focus on sea trade and shipbuilding.
Needed places to escape from invading armies.
Needed more food for their growing population.
Wanted to unify people across the Mediterranean.
13
What was a common subject in ancient Greek art and sculpture?
animals
the sea
kings and nobles
the human body
14
Which sets of inventions were NOT key Roman achievements in science and technology?
medicine and dentistry
domes and arches
roads and sewer systems
aqueducts and concrete
15
Which of the following best states the role of women in Roman society?
Women had many rights and often held powerful government positions.
Women had some rights but could not participate in government.
Women had no rights - could not participate in government.
Women had many rights - could participate in government.
16
Greece is located on a peninsula. Which of these best describes what a peninsula is?
Body of land that links two larger areas of land.
Body of land with water on three sides.
Country that spans two different continents.
Country which includes hundreds of small islands.
17
How did plebeians first gain power in the Roman Republic?
by leading a rebellion against the Senate
by refusing to fight in the army
by allying with wealthy Roman families
by providing the Senate protection
18
What did Aristotle argue in his book Politics?
Everyone should form their own opinions.
Truth is more important than winning an argument.
No one person should have too much power.
Common people cannot think for themselves.
19
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were all who used reasoning to try to gain wisdom or enlightenment.
kings
Philosophers
Politicians
Elites
20
Due to many mountains and islands of Greece - communities were separated from each other. Communities developed into
City-State
Agora
Polis
countries
21
Which of the following best describes ancient Roman sculpture?
realistic: full of lifelike detail
abstract: showing simple shapes and forms
spiritual: focusing on gods and goddesses
idealistic: showing perfect forms
22
What were one of two features of ancient Greek architecture?
columns
domes
arches
octagon

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