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Ancient Greece Quiz 1-2018
Ancient Greece Quiz 1-2018
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Why couldn't Ephialtes the physically deformed Spartan join the Spartan army?
He was too ugly
He could not lift his shield past his neck, and was deformed
He was giving secrets to the enemy
He was too old
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What is a democracy?
government ruled by a king and queen
government where the ppl rule by voting for laws & leaders
government ruled by a dictator
government ruled by a group of people
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What was the name of the traitor who was prevented from joining the Spartan army?
Ephialtes
Elijah
Eman
Epherio
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The study of the Earth’s land and water.
Mountains
Rivers
Lakes
Geography
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A protective shield that weighs 20 pounds, and is used to bash the enemy to stun them, or kill.
Short Sword
Phalanx
Old Bashing Shield
Dory
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In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about
the establishment of permanent settlements
return to a nomadic lifestyle
rise of hunting as an important occupation
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
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Fighting formation -- Spartan soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder to create a wall of shields
Short Sword
Phalanx
Old Bashing Shield
Dory
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What is the name of the King of the Persian Empire?
King Ephialtes
King Leonidas
King Sophanes
King Xerxes
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A city that acts like a country with its own government and culture.
city-state
continent
country
big city
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A factor that prevented the ancient Greek city-states from uniting to form a single nation was
size of the desert regions
cold, hostile climate
lack of a common language
mountainous topography of the region
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Believers of Hinduism are expected to…
Follow the Eightfold Path to achieve Enlightenment
Obey the Ten Commandments
Fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
Complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
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What is the name of the King of Sparta?
King Ephialtes
King Sophanes
King Xerxes
King Leonidas
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Weapon that Spartans used to kill long range, that contained a spiked edge and spear edge.
Short Sword
Old Bashing Shield
Dory
Helmet
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Fighting formation of the Spartans that created a wall of metal that was difficult to penetrate
Shoulder to Shoulder Formation
Phalanx Formation
Triangle Formation
Lunar Formation
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City-state that valued strict military training, and war.
Thebes
Olympia
Sparta
Athens
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Nile River Valley, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River Valley were similar because
dependent on each other for trade
monotheistic
industrialized societies
dependent on fertile land
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A double-edged spear that can be thrown long distances to kill.
Dory
Old Bashing Shield
Short Sword
Phalanx Formation
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Why do you think Spartans valued their shields more than swords and spears?
The shields were used for protection, to stun, and to kill.
The shields broke in battle.
The shields were too heavy to carry.
The shields were metal.
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Leonidas says about his weapons "come and get them!" How does this reflect Spartan values?
They are always willing to fight, and never show weakness.
It shows us that Spartans are bullies.
It shows us that Spartans always surrender.
It shows us Spartans are weak.
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Which statement about Greek Civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato were Greek philosophers
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote
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What is reincarnation?
The belief of the Christians and Jews.
You go to heaven when you die.
The recycling of one's soul into another body, or animal.
When you become a ghost in your next life.
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The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
burial sites of ancient rulers
overseas trade routes
early belief systems
river valley civilizations
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A persons way of life that involves the clothes they wear, the food they eat, and their beliefs
Culture
Daily Life
Mountainous Terrain
Geography
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Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
Papal supremacy
Reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
An ethical code of conduct and monotheism
Teachings of the Quran
25
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally
recorded existing laws for all to see
rejected the principle of filial piety
ended all physical punishment
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One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the...
development of separate, independent city-states
development of extensive trade with the Persians
development of belief in one God
development of absolute monarchies
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The ancient Athenians are credited with
inventing and using the wheel
inventing the printing press
establishing governments that had democratic elements
eliminating slavery
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In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on
human rights
family order
military service
education
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City-state that valued education, and built beautiful buildings and temples.
Sparta
Athens
Olympia
Thebes
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A type of government that allows the people to vote to make major decisions.
oligarchy
president
theocracy
democracy
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The Spartan Queen said this to King Leonidas before he left for battle.
Go die.
Come back with your shield, or on it.
Don't let your fellow Spartans down.
Fight to the death.
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Which society practiced direct democracy?
Olympia
Thebes
Athens
Sparta
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A small dagger that is used for killing people in close range.
Old Bashing Shield
Dory
Short Sword
Phalanx
