SLO Social Studies Study Guide 2015

Aechylus created the first real play by

The most important god in the religion of the Minoans was

What was the first law making body in Rome called?

What sporting event was first started by the Greek city-states?

Which of the following aspects of Rome did not come from the Etruscans?

In Etruscan society, soothsayers were people who

How were Ancient Olympic participants different from modern?

Which statement best describes the religion in Ancient Greece?

What system followed the Roman system of government in Europe?

a Spartan existence means

The Roman custom of fights between gladiator came from

The Minoans became well known in other countries through

The first settlement of Rome was built

What community system developed for protection?

According to legend, Rome was founded by Trojans and

The Dark Age resulted from civil wars and

Which of the following was a Characteristic of Etruscan society?

To protect their cities the Minoans depended on

After Rome overthrew the Etruscan king they created

Lucius Tarquinius is important in Roman history as

Which of these was not one of the five Ancient Olympic events?

Which Ancient culture had the first republic?

Homer's poem the Iliad tells the story of a war between

What civilization took shape in the Aegean world in the 700's B.C.?

What happened to wars during Ancient Olympics?

Those who were considered citizens of a Greek city-state included

The leader who made Athens a center of art, philosophy, and architecture was

Rome's victories in the Punic Wars brought it territory in

The group who planned to kill Julius Caesar included

The Ancient Olympic games were held in honor of

Who would take over in Rome in the event of an emergency?

How were Ancient Greek citizen requirements different than a USA citizen today?

What people helped to break up the Roman Empire?

In early years of the Roman Republic, real political power belonged to

The central interest of the city-state of Sparta was

Rome's victories in the Punic Wars brought it territory in

Sparta's army and government were run by

What we know about Socrates' philosophies comes from

The Twelve tables of written laws were an important step because

As seen in their sculptures, what three ideals did Greeks value?

By about 275 B.C., the territory controlled by Rome included

Where was the site of the first temple and modern Rome's municipal government?

The Punic Wars were a long series of wars between

Which of these were not part of the European manor?

Who did early Greek comedies poke fun of?

In Ancient Greece cities tended to develop

What Greek believed in questioning one's beliefs?

Which Ancient culture started democracy?

The Olympic event that tested skill in five events was called

What was the Roman system of government called?

Sophocles and Euripides were famous for

What medical Oath is named after Hippocrates?

Which of these was NOT a cause of hardship for Roman farmers?

Why is Rome often called the city of seven hills?