Social Studies Trimester Exam 2

Question 1

What was the role of Art and Sculpture in Ancient Greece?

Accepted Answer

They would incorporate the art into columns, To honor gods and heroes, It was to honor the gods/goddesses and heroes

Question 2

What were the Ancient Olympics?

Accepted Answer

These were sporting events, city-states would send their best athletes

Question 3

Who was Aeneas?

Accepted Answer

He was a Trojan soldier after war he went to Italy, and taught greek things

Question 4

List 2 ways the influence of Ancient Greece is seen in the United States today?

Accepted Answer

Columns, and the Goverment

Question 5

How did geography influence the development of Ancient Rome?

Accepted Answer

The Tiber River made a huge impact, the hills around them protected them

Question 6

Who were the 12 Greek gods and goddesses and what were they god/goddesses of?

Accepted Answer

Hades Underworld, Aphrodite Beauty, Artemis Hunt + Guard of pregnant woman, Ares War, Apollo Sun, Zues Lighting, Hera Marriage, Poseidon Sea, Athena Wisdom, Hestia Hearth

Question 7

What factors led to the downfall of Ancient Rome? What civilizations/tribes played a role in the downfall?

Accepted Answer

The barbarians were looting and taking captives, The Emperors became weak

Question 8

How did the terrain and sea influence the development of Ancient Greece

Accepted Answer

They could use water to travel easy and trade on water, there was so much water it was hard for them to grow crops

Question 9

Who was demigod Perseus?

Accepted Answer

Perseus his father was Zues, Perseus also fought Madusa

Question 10

What was life like for a Spartan man starting with birth? (w/ = with)

Accepted Answer

If healthy then live w/ family till 7, then school from 8-18, then soldier

Question 11

List 2 ways the influence of Ancient Rome is seen in the United States today?

Accepted Answer

Latin Route for english, and the sport event's stadiums

Question 12

What is Rome's class system (Highest to Lowest)

Accepted Answer

Patricians, Plebeians, and Slaves, Emperor, Patricians, Plebeians, and Slaves

Question 13

Who came up with the Columns?

Accepted Answer

Ancient Greece

Question 14

List the 3 Types of columns in Ancient Greece

Accepted Answer

Ionic, Doric, and Coritain

Question 15

Who were the Etruscans?

Accepted Answer

The people before Rome came

Question 16

Where was Rome founded in?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 17

What were the 12 Tables

Accepted Answer

A set of written laws, so that people knew what the laws were

Question 18

What form of Government did the Athens' use, Who could vote? Who served in leadership?

Accepted Answer

Athens' form of Government is Democracy The people could vote lots of power

Question 19

What sports were played in Ancient Rome?

Accepted Answer

Chariot racing, and Gladiator fights

Question 20

How did Ancient Greeks honor and worship the gods/goddesses?

Accepted Answer

They built Temples and put treasures for the gods, They performed plays, as a gift to the gods

Question 21

What was the significance of sports in Rome?

Accepted Answer

They served as a distraction

Question 22

What were some technological innovations of Ancient Rome?

Accepted Answer

Aqueducts, a system of bringing fresh water to Rome, Roads, they were made out of concrete or cement

Question 23

Is Mr. Rimmele amazing?

Accepted Answer

YES, YES, YES

Question 24

Who were Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Pythagoras?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle, Platos student, and Alexander the Greats tutor, Socrates, he teaches by asking questions, Plato founded the first college, Pythagoras came up with a2+b2=c2

Question 25

Who were Romulus and Remus?

Accepted Answer

2 twins, Romulus killed his brother, Romulus named the land Rome

Question 26

Who was Cincinnatus and what is his significance

Accepted Answer

Roman Man, he got power and gave it back after he was done with the problem

Social Studies Trimester Exam 2

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Social Studies Trimester Exam 2

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