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WH - Unit 2: Classical Civilizations (Greece/Rome)
WH - Unit 2: Classical Civilizations (Greece/Rome)
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(#18) The Socratic Method is most associated with...
observation
research and design
question and answer
experimentation
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(#25) Choose the answers that were causes for the fall of Rome.
(Choose 4)
Corruption
Constant invasions
Less united army
Bad leadership
The spread of polytheism around the empire
Disease
3
(#7) How were Jesus' teachings different than Judaism's teachings?
He demanded for revolt against Rome
Jesus said everyone would go to Heaven
He preached about salvation and eternal life if a person accepted him
He believed in the 10 Commandments and one God
4
(Last square) Who was Paul?
He compiled the books of the Bible together
Jesus' favorite disciple
Jesus' disciple that betrayed him
Christian convert who spread the Gospel around the Mediterranean
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(Last square) Which of the following best describes the "Pax Romana"?
Survival from Germanic invasions
Shrinking of the Roman Empire
Constant wars between Roman and its neighbors
A period of peace, wealth, and a "golden age"
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(#3) What was the Parthenon?
The market area in Greek city-states
A temple in Athens dedicated to the Greek goddess, Athena
The raised area in the middle of a Greek city-state
The place from which Greek kings would rule
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(Last square) What was "bread and circuses"?
A government sponsored welfare program
Benefits given to the wealthy Roman class
A festival to the Roman gods
A way the government of Rome distracted citizens from government problems
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(#24) What was Diocletian's significance?
He divided the empire into two parts to make it easier to rule
He severely persecuted Christians to eliminate the religion
He hired mercenaries to serve in the Roman government.
He gave the Senate back its power
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(Last square) What are "plebeians"?
the lower class of Roman society
assistants to the consuls
guardians of the Vestal flame in Rome
Artisans that made a living as merchants
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(#9) What was the purpose of aqueducts?
Decorative purposes
To carry water from one place to another
To allow roads to cross over water
To help people fish more effectively
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(#4) What was the purpose of the Pantheon in Rome?
It was built as the emperor's office
To honor all Roman gods
To serve as the seat of the Roman government
To honor all past emperors
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(#12) Why did Sparta decline?
A flood destroyed the city
Wars caused widespread devastation
Disease wiped out most of the population
They were unable to adapt to change
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(Last square) Which is the best description of "Herodotus"?
The long period of peace in the Mediterranean area
The lower class in Roman society
"The Father of History" who invented conversations between famous people
A picture created by putting together bits of stone, glass, etc.
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(#19) Which description best fits Augustus Caesar?
His rule ended the Roman Republic period
He was a soldier of Alexander the Great
He was assassinated by the Senate
He was known for discriminating against Jews and Christians
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(Last square) Who were the "patricians"?
Assistants to the emperor
Famous philosophers in Rome
The wealthy class of Romans
Priests who tended to the Oracle of Apollo
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(#17) Why was Julius Caesar assassinated?
He upset the lower classes with his reforms
It was believed he held too much power
He stopped paying the military and its officers
Romans wanted to replace him with a King
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(#2) Which of the following was NOT a reason people were attracted to Christianity?
It did not discriminate on sex or class
It promised monetary wealth to its followers
Anyone who accepted Jesus as savior received the gift of salvation
Women were allowed to participate
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(#16) Why is "Hellenistic" defined as "Greek-like" culture?
It was heavily influenced by the Romans
It was a mixture of Greek and other cultures.
It did not spread as widely as original Greek culture.
It is the original Greek culture
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(#11) Why was Alexander the Great considered important?
He started the world's first university
He started the Roman Empire
He discovered cures for many diseases
He spread Greek influence
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(#6) What is the main difference in Roman and Greek sculpture?
Greek sculptures were plain, while Roman sculpture were colorful
Greek sculpture depicted religious art, while Romans' depicted sports
Greek sculpture was messier than Roman sculpture
Greek sculpture was ideal, while Roman was more realistic
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(#1) What were oracles used for?
communication with the gods
fertilizing community gardens
raising houses so flood waters would not ruin them
helping people find jobs
22
(#10) The photo shows which empire?
The Persian Empire under Darius I
The Roman Empire under Constantine
The Achaemenid Empire under Nebuchadnezzar
The Greek Empire under Alexander the Great
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(#11) Which leader is associated with Hellenization?
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
Cleopatra
Alexander the Great
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(#15) During the Pax Romana, who or what was the strongest unifying force?
The emperor
The military
THe Roman citizens themselves
The Senate
Christian religion
25
(Last square) Which is the best description of a "city-state"?
The capital of a particular state
A city that is in a transition period of becoming a state
The headquarters of an army
A city that functions like an independent state
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(#13) What are Christians today looking forward to?
Christian domination over the world
Christ's prophesized return
Free, public education
The collapse of Judaism
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(Last square) What is the "Edict of Milan"?
A law that granted toleration to Christians
A law that made class discrimination illegal
A law that stated all people must follow their father's profession
A law that said the emperor could only rule for one term
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(#8) What is Theodosius known for?
Granting toleration to Christians
Making Christianity the official Roman religion
Building churches and spreading Christianity
Persecuting and torturing Christians
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(Last square) What is the significance of Peter?
Was a former Jew who persecuted Christians, then converted to Christianity
He was the founder of Christianity
He was a disciple of Jesus and the first Pope
He was responsible for compiling the books of the Bible
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(#20) Which word best describes Greek and Roman religion?
Ecclesiastic
Atheistic
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
