SLO Social Studies Study Guide 2015

What sporting event was first started by the Greek city-states?

Which statement best describes the religion in Ancient Greece?

Who did early Greek comedies poke fun of?

Which of these was NOT a cause of hardship for Roman farmers?

In Ancient Greece cities tended to develop

What people helped to break up the Roman Empire?

The group who planned to kill Julius Caesar included

As seen in their sculptures, what three ideals did Greeks value?

How were Ancient Olympic participants different from modern?

What Greek believed in questioning one's beliefs?

Which Ancient culture started democracy?

Those who were considered citizens of a Greek city-state included

In Etruscan society, soothsayers were people who

The Minoans became well known in other countries through

Lucius Tarquinius is important in Roman history as

The most important god in the religion of the Minoans was

Homer's poem the Iliad tells the story of a war between

Where was the site of the first temple and modern Rome's municipal government?

The Twelve tables of written laws were an important step because

What civilization took shape in the Aegean world in the 700's B.C.?

Sparta's army and government were run by

What medical Oath is named after Hippocrates?

Rome's victories in the Punic Wars brought it territory in

The central interest of the city-state of Sparta was

How were Ancient Greek citizen requirements different than a USA citizen today?

What system followed the Roman system of government in Europe?

Which of these were not part of the European manor?

Who would take over in Rome in the event of an emergency?

Which of the following was a Characteristic of Etruscan society?

Sophocles and Euripides were famous for

The Olympic event that tested skill in five events was called

The Roman custom of fights between gladiator came from

Which of these was not one of the five Ancient Olympic events?

Aechylus created the first real play by

By about 275 B.C., the territory controlled by Rome included

Rome's victories in the Punic Wars brought it territory in

Which of the following aspects of Rome did not come from the Etruscans?

The first settlement of Rome was built

The Dark Age resulted from civil wars and

The leader who made Athens a center of art, philosophy, and architecture was

What was the first law making body in Rome called?

What we know about Socrates' philosophies comes from

What happened to wars during Ancient Olympics?

Why is Rome often called the city of seven hills?

Which Ancient culture had the first republic?

In early years of the Roman Republic, real political power belonged to

To protect their cities the Minoans depended on

According to legend, Rome was founded by Trojans and

After Rome overthrew the Etruscan king they created

What was the Roman system of government called?

The Ancient Olympic games were held in honor of

What community system developed for protection?

The Punic Wars were a long series of wars between

a Spartan existence means