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Unit 2 SSWH3 Ancient Greece and Rome
Unit 2 SSWH3 Ancient Greece and Rome
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Born in Macedonia, 356 BCE, I invaded India & conquered most of the known world, who am I?
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
Genghis Khan
Augustus Caesar
2
A major impact of Ancient Greece and Rome on Western Civilization was that
Greek & Latin are still widely spoken in the West.
Greek sculpture & Roman architecture were admired & copied
The Greeks & Romans had a classless society
They transmitted Islamic philosophy throughout the empire.
3
The government of Ancient Sparta was an _________, while Athens was a _______________.
constitutional monarchy; democracy
oligarchy; democracy
democracy; constitutional monarchy
democracy; oligarchy
4
The shoulder to shoulder rectangular formation of the Greek military.
plebeians
phalanx
patricians
helots
5
Which feature of Ancient Rome made it a republic?
right to free speech in civic events
equality for all adult male citizens
the absence of a king or an emperor
rule of law by elected representatives
6
Alexander the Great's conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia to the
spread of Hellenic culture.
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe.
establishment of a representative democracy.
adoption of a feudal system.
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I am considered the greatest philosopher of Western civilization.
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Julius Caesar
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In Ancient Greece, who could participate in the government?
Woman and Slaves
Any Citizen over the age of 18
Men who were citizens and over the age of 18
Men
9
He was the first Emperor of Rome:
Augustus Caesar
Trajan
Marius
Julius Caesar
10
Socrates is known for the Socratic method of teaching, this method relies heavily on
observation
research
experimentation
question & answer
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What was Ancient Greece's religion?
Polytheistic
Jediism
Hinduism
Christian
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The peasants of Ancient Greece made up the infantry. These soldiers were also known as
tyrants
hoplites
polis
acropolis
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What group of people made the laws and controlled the government in Ancient Rome?
Senate
Ephors
Tribunes
Consuls
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I was part of the First Triumvirate.
Nero
Plato
Julius Caesar
Paul
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Which of the following city-states were the most powerful in Ancient Greece?
Athens & Troy
Sparta & Corinth
Sparta & Athens
Troy & Corinth
16
What is the building above known as?
Parthenon
none of the above
Colosseum
Leaning Tower of Pisa
17
Which of the following city-states were the most powerful in Ancient Greece?
Sparta & Athens
Sparta & Corinth
Troy & Corinth
Athens & Troy
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Which group influenced the religion of the Roman adapting many of their gods & goddesses?
Phoenicians
Sumerians
Egyptians
Greeks
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Ancient Greece was not a united, powerful nation because
All of its people were peaceful
Their king was weak
It was composed of many independent city-states
It was defeated by the Egyptians
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A period of peace, stability, solidification, and expansion of the Roman Empire is known as
Res publica
First Triumvirate
Pax Romana
Ides of March
21
Which invaders attacked the Roman Empires territory and caused it to weaken?
Egyptian Army
British Celts
Germanic tribes
Mongol Warriors
22
We were the slaves of Sparta.
plebeians
helots
phalanx
patricians
23
Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of ___________ who feared the expansion of his power.
Senators
Insurgents
Peasants
Guards
24
In its early years, Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire because its teaching
appealed to the Hellenistic philosophers.
appealed to the poor & oppressed.
appealed to many Roman emperors.
appealed to wealthy merchants.
25
Which geographical factor did NOT influence the development of Ancient Rome?
Mountain ranges
Access to the sea
Fertile soil
Harsh climate
26
I was responsible for much of the diffusion of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
Aristotle
Julius Caesar
Paul
Nero
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The father or oldest male in the Roman family
phalanx
paterfamilias
helots
patricians
28
What are the three branches of government in Ancient Rome
Senate, Assemblies, and Legislative
Legislative, Executive, and Judaical
Judaical, Consul, and Legislative
Senate, Consul, and Assemblies
29
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
continued acceptance of traditional religions.
the abolition of slavery throughout the empire.
political corruption and instability of the government.
a series of military defeats in Africa.
30
Which of these is the GREATEST role played by Mount Olympus in Ancient Greece?
They were responsible for banishing the Olympians to earth.
People thought it was where Satan lived.
It was believed to be the birthplace of Earth.
It was believed to be the home of the gods.
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This was the occupation of most of the people of Ancient Greece.
slaves
soldiers
farmers
merchants
32
The Emperor Constantine is significant because he
He conquered the empire of Alexander the Great.
brought the Roman Republic to an end.
the Romans fell to the Ottomans during his reign.
was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity.
33
Which type of government did Aristotle
NOT
argue was one of the 3 good forms?
aristocracy
monarchy
constitutional government
oligarchy
34
We were the farmers, merchants, and artisans of Ancient Rome
Plebeians
Helots
Patricians
Paterfamilias
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I studied at the Academy for 20 years.
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
Paul
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What did Ancient Greece see advantages in?
Technology
Art
All Of The Above
Poetry
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Greece is:
a mountain
a peninsula with many islands
a continent
an island
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the land owning upper class of Ancient Rome
Phalanx
Patricians
Plebeians
Paterfamilias
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Aqueducts were constructed by the Roman so they could
hold religious ceremonies to honor Neptune.
transport goods great distances using boats.
bring water into the cities from far away.
take water away from their enemies.
40
Ancient Greece had small independent communities because -
there was no transportation
they had traded three goods
farming was common
there were many mountains
41
Which Greek deity is correctly compared with its Roman deity counterpart?
Greek- Poseidon; Roman- Sol
Greek- Ares; Roman- Neptune
Greek- Zeus; Roman- Jupiter
Greek- Ares; Roman- Cupid
42
I was born Octavian and became the first Roman Emperor in 31 BC. Who am I?
Vespasian, emperor of the Flavian dynasty
Augustus, nephew of Julius
Caracalla, son of Alexander the Great
Titus son of Vespasian
43
In the classical era, Greek religion could BEST be described as
polytheistic
agnostic
monotheistic
animistic
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What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in Ancient Greece?
The Greek people had many different languages & religions.
Greece & Rome were often at war.
Military leaders found Greek settlements easy to control.
The terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered cities.
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I began the persecution of Christians in Rome.
Paul
Nero
Aristotle
Julius Caesar
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Two reasons that paved Roman roads were one of the most important technological advantage:
water traveled to towns faster & better troop transportation
they made trade easier & increased industrialization
better troop transportation and made trade easier
water traveled to towns faster & easy access for trade