The First Quiz!

Greece is geographically divided by -

How much longer than the west did the eastern Roman empire last?

The "Pax Romana" or Roman Peace lasted for -

How did the Romans spread their rule from Spain to Egypt?

He helped Athens develop a democracy by opening all political offices to any citizen.

Who was the Roman ruler who helped Christianity spread by making it legal in the Roman empire?

What type of government did Sparta have?

In which of these cities did we first see the development of democracy?

The members of the landholding upper class were called -

Alexander the Great, who conquests spread Greek civilization throughout the known world, was the son of -

This religion teaches that overcome suffering, people should rid themselves of desire by following the Eight-fold Path.

What did Greeks place on the acropolis?

The greatest legacy of Rome is its commitment to-

Plato believed that the government should be run by -

These two large cities became maritime and mercantile powers.

This religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama.

What was the name of the river that the Romans settled near?

This building in Rome featured the first dome.

This country is considered to be the foundation of Western culture.

Who was Rome's first emperor?

Widespread warfare, territorial expansion, and piracy all led to -

Which of the following means "rule by the people?"

This religion requires its followers to make a pilgrimage to Mecca sometime during their life.

Homer's poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey, were about -

Who destroyed the Jewish temple that had been built by Solomon?

This religion teaches that everything is part of the unchanging, powerful force called Brahman.

Which emperor was assassinated on the floor of the senate?

What is the Hebrews' most sacred text?

Who was the playwright that introduced dialogue and interacting characters?

Where did Buddhism begin?

Abraham is considered to be the father of -