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Semester exam review for 6th grade Ancient World History. #greece #egypt #mesopotamia
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1
Based on the quotation, what does Pericles think is valued in Athenian society?
military discipline
economic opportunity
religious freedom
civic responsibility
2
Which development MOST enabled early peoples to form permanent settlements?
the creation of democratic government
the spread of monotheism
advances in agricultural production
advances in written language
3
Hippocrates was most influential in what contribution of the ancient Greeks?
philosophy
medicine
government
literature
4
Cuneiform and hieroglyphics are important accomplishments in which element of civilization?
religious beliefs
representative government
agricultural production
written language
5
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
Africa
Europe
Asia
North America
6
What is the term for a person who has certain rights/responsibilities in a city-state/nation?
republican
citizen
slave
artisan
7
What would most likely be included in a description of an area’s physical geography?
systems of government
distribution of goods and services
customs and traditions
landforms of continents and currents of oceans
8
In what city-state did democracy start in ancient Greece?
Troy
Delphi
Rome
Athens
9
What level on the pyramid would be labeled "Priests and Nobles"?
B
C
D
A
10
In which form of government is power concentrated in just a few rulers?
democracy
tyranny
oligarchy
monarchy
11
Which type of map would be most helpful in verifying the bullet points above?
climate
population density
political
land use
12
Which heading best completes the partial outline above?
Characteristics of Civilizations
Results of Cultural Diversity
Causes for the Neolithic Revolution
Examples of Early Technology
13
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
type of climate
elevation
topography
capital cities
14
How did the Code of Hammurabi contribute to the development of civilization?
banning all forms of physical punishment
publicly recording laws for all to see
mandating equal treatment of slaves and citizens
enforcing a democratic political system
15
What conclusion can be drawn about Spartan women from this description?
They disliked sports or exercise.
They did not enjoy their daily life.
They mainly ran their households.
They were mostly strong and healthy.
16
Who measured the rise of the river, forecasting the size of the harvest, and supervising trade?
priest
scribe
salve
judge
17
Alexander the Great caused the spread of what culture?
Socratic
Trojan
Hellenistic
Spartan
18
social contract theory
responsibility only for his own family
a community existing for mutual protection
extension of the state of nature
competition with all other members of that society
19
Which statement best summarizes the lasting importance of the achievements of ancient Greece?
They showed the curiosity of the Greek mind.
They helped Greece become a military power.
They showed their superiority over the Spartans.
They strongly shaped Western civilization.
20
In geographical terms, how can the land of Greece be classified?
peninsula
isthmus
continent
island
21
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a novel on the Age of Discovery
a text on Latin American history
a diary of a Holocaust survivor
an encyclopedia article on Songhai Culture
22
For what claim could this image provide evidence?
Structures in Greece were designed to withstand disasters.
Virginia and ancient Greece have similar landscapes &climate
Architects in America & ancient Greece were paid for designs
leaders of America were influenced by Greek civilization
23
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.
An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
Mountainous terrain led to the creation of city-states.
24
What event is described in this table?
Peloponnesian War
Trojan War
Minoan Campaign
Ionian Crusade
25
Of the 7 continents on earth, which two are located entirely within the southern hemisphere?
Asia and Antarctica
Asia and Australia
African and Australia
Australia and Antarctica
26
What is the definition of a polis?
a marketplace where goods were traded
a period of great achievements
a small city-state
a high hill on which a fortress was often built
27
What geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations?
river valleys
dense forests
smooth coastlines
mountain passes
28
What term would complete the sequence of the development of government in ancient Greece?
regency
anarchy
society
tyranny
29
What does the term democracy mean?
rule of the few
rule of the leaders
rule of the people
rule of the powerful
30
What is an additional benefit when entering into civil society?
predetermined fate
rules and order
freedom of religion
social welfare
31
Alexander the Great used religion to inspire loyalty in his followers & people he conquered?
choice to worship the Greek gods or sentenced to death
rename all their gods after Greek heroes, gods, Alex family
depicted Alexander as god which instilled fear in the people
visiting oracle sites, making sacrifices, building temples
32
Which was built as a demonstration of the ruler's power as a deity on earth?
Assyrian king and his lighthouse
Egyptian pharaoh and his pyramid
Greek tyrant and the Parthenon
Hebrew king and the Temple
33
What would be the best title for the chart?
Post-Neolithic Man/Farmers
Post-Neolithic Man/Farmers
Man and Technology/ Miners
Man in a State of Nature/Hunter-Gatherers
34
What MUST a society have before they can develop towns and cities?
an educational system
a democratic government
a writing system
an agricultural surplus
35
What would have been the most serious negative effect in Sparta if its army had become weak?
Spartan women would have had to join the army.
Boys from Sparta would have lost their courage.
Soldiers would leave Sparta to fight elsewhere.
Slaves could have staged a successful rebellion.
36
How did the rise to power &reign of Philip of Macedonia & son, Alexander, MOST affect Greece?
made Macedonia into the intellectual center of the world.
They strengthened greatly the concept of democratic rule.
They established a peaceful relationship with the Persia.
They established unity &ended the power of the city-states
37
1 reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys
The location protected the people from land invasion
The rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
Periodic flooding left rich soil= ideal for farming
Provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia
38
Some Egyptian statues portray pharaohs as sphinxes. What does this imply about Egyptian culture
It was forbidden to show the features of a pharaoh
Egyptian sculpting technique required a variety of tools.
Art was only used in Egypt to honor the greatness of pharaoh
Egyptians use animal imagery to express traits like strength
39
In which form of government could all citizens participate directly in the government?
monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
tyranny
40
Which feature would most likely appear on a physical map?
Climatic patterns
population densities
mountain ranges
land usage patterns
41
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?
The ancient Greeks felt that literature was pointless.
The ancient Greeks were most interested in farming.
The ancient Greeks most valued warfare and battle.
The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.
42
Which statement best describes the importance of early Greek philosophers?
They identified which events were clearly the work of gods
They helped Greek people make daily household decisions.
They promoted using the human mind to think and understand.
They described why gods and goddesses should be worshiped.
43
Along with the Mycenaeans, which civilization helped shape ancient Greek culture?
Hellenists
Ottomans
Minoans
Acropolis
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How did Philip of Macedonia easily conquer the Greeks?
The Greeks were at war with other invaders.
Athens refused to send its navy to fight.
The Spartans joined with Philip.
The Greeks did not unite to fight Philip.
