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A time when Greek ideas spread to non-Greek people
What is Mesopotamia?
Semester 1 exam 6th grade
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What is Mesopotamia?
a fertile valley between the Caucasus and Ural mountains
a desert city in Egypt
a desert city in Tibet
a fertile valley between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
2
A time when Greek ideas spread to non-Greek people
Alexander Era
Macedonian Era
Persian Era
Hellenistic Era
3
A democracy is a form of government where...
power is in the hands of one person who seized power
power is in the hands of the people
power is in the hands of a king or queen
power is in the hands of a few leaders
4
Athens was a direct democracy
True
False
5
This shows direction on a map.
Scale
Directionator
Equator
Compass Rose
6
Why was Egypt the gift of the Nile?
they bathed in the lake
they used it as a toilet
It flooded and gave there crops water
They used the water to make soup
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This is a cause of a stable food supply.
Advanced tools
Diseases
Shrines
Agricultural Revolution
8
A map
title
shows________.
where something is located
cardinal directions North South East and West
what the map is about
a picture of a symbol and what the symbol means on a map
9
What was the GOAL of education in ATHENS?
To make good soldiers
To make good citizens
To make good house wives
To make musicians/ artists
10
Mesopotamia is part of the:
Farmable Circle
Silty Rectangle
Agricultural Croissant
Fertile Crescent
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Conflict is
a disagreement
an agreement
another word for violence
making peace
12
Rousseau helped with BLANK
Natural Rights
Social Contracts
Separation of Powers
Religious Toleration
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Like Egypt Nubia Had An....
War
Ancient Culture
King
Discover
14
A Stable Food Supply was possible because...
People didn't eat more then their share
The plants grew naturally along the Tigris and Euphrates
Bob Spacho invented instant pudding
of irrigation systems and the plow
15
In Ancient Egypt, a dynasty was?
The New England Patriots
A brutish warrior who protected the king
A line of rulers from one family
A well-respected ruler
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How did Pericles lead the Greek government?
He built huge armies, roads, and miles of walls.
He declared war on neighboring countries to gain more power.
He put his grown children in charge of matters of state.
He hired intelligent people, not just rich people.
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What is the largest pyramid of Egypt?
The Pyramid of Khafre
The Pyramid of Djoser
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza
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Greek city-states were _________ by Greece's physical geography.
destroyed
created
connected
isolated
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What was Socrates?
Doctor
Philosopher
Architect
Mathematician
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Why were Sparta and Athens Allies for some time?
Just because
To fight against the Persians
To conquer other places
To help other places
21
Trade Brought The Nubia And Egypt...
CARROT CAKE!!!
War....
GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Closer
22
How often did the Nile River flood?
At christmas
Twice a year
Once a year
Every week
23
How does Athenian democracy compare to US democracy?
US and Athens have a republic.
Athenian democracy was a republic and US is direct.
US is direct and Athens is indirect.
Athenian democracy was direct democracy and US is representative.
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Why do we still learn about Greek Drama?
It is important to learn about old stuff
We have many words in English that are derived from Greek
There is a lot of sex & violence in the plays
It's the foundation for "show business" in the modern world
25
A map that shows a particular theme
population density
climate
thematic map
vegetation
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The Common Good is when we see behaviors
That benefit the majority of citizens
Benefit a small group only
Benefit only the working class
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How did geography discourage Greek unity?
Greeks competed with one another because of rocky soil
The seas made it easy for Greeks to unite.
Mountians and seas kept Greeks apart communities independent
The Greeks fought often over common land
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Popular sovereignty means
Majority rules
The local government decides
Laws have to be made
29
What was a lasting legacy of Greece?
War
Olive oil
Pottery
Democracy
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Who was Thomas Hobbes?
English Mathematician Scientist
French War Hero
Famous Canadian Voice
American Congressman
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Democracy impacted the Greek people by...
Creating fair laws and giving men a vote
Giving women and slaves equal rights
Making the cities more wealthy
Helping people to get revenge against the tyrants
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Unlike the women of Athens, the women of Sparta
could not vote
were able to own property
had most influence in the home
served equally with men in the army
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john locke
idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life
English philosopher who argued that people have natural rights
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The government of the wealthy and powerful
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Tyrany
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mespotamia had a stable food supply because
Amazon delivered by boat
There were lots of Walmarts
The rivers provided good soil for agriculture
Trade was plentiful at all times
36
This branch of math is a legacy of ancient Greece
Geometry
Algebra
Statistics
Calculus
37
A Greek city state is a
Agora
Oligarchy
Peninsula
Polis
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When might you use a map
To answer questions
To find recipes
To get confused
To figure out where you want to go
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Hunter - gatherer
Someone who farms potatoes
A person who helps people who are hurt
A person who finds plants and hunts wild animals for food
A person who builds houses
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Greek geography led to what?
them becoming great sailors
them building igloos
them being good mountain climbers
Volcano eruptions
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Only men were allowed to be in the government in the city-states of Athens and Sparta.
True
False
42
Could Egypt and Kush be described as Frenemies
True
False
43
who was the ¨leader¨ of egypt
slaves
Pharaoh
animals
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Why did Greeks compete in athletics?
They thought being strong and fast would get them elected
They knew the victory would earn them money and power.
They used the sports to honor the gods by displaying skill
They competed in sports so they wouldn't have to go to war.
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What was education like in Athens?
Boys learned at home till 6 or 7 then went to school till the age of 14.
Girls were taught how to manage the house until age 15 then got married.
Girls started school at age 6-7 and graduated at 14.
Boys were raised at home until they were 15 and got married.
46
You should use a map scale to
locate oceans
see the North Pole
show distance between two places
find lines of longitude
47
Chaos
A raised roadway, as across marshland or water
False bravery
Great disorder or confusion
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Egypt Was Rich in Sunshine And.....
Fertile Soil
Food
Farm Land
Cattal
49
Democracy means government by?
The King
Women only
The lawyers
The people
50
This is an effect of a stable food supply.
Population growth
Shrines
Agricultural Revolution
Nomads
51
were does the Nile river go through?
India
northern africa
Arabia
southwestern asia
52
What are the two types of maps?
physical and landforms
geographical and political
political and physical
political and landforms
53
Greek architecture is known for its
Large windows
Columns
Porticos
Domes
54
what are the characteristics of a civilization?
a government and laws
a candy shop
writing and art
cities and states
55
Woman in Sparta had rights?
True
False
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20. Who was at the
bottom
of the social pyramid in Egypt?
Slaves.
Priests.
Pharaohs.
Merchants.
57
The writing of Ancient Egypt was called
Hieroglyphics
Arabic
English
hirographics
58
What are the characteristics of a civilization?
Geography, rights, achievements, politics, economics, society
geography, religion, advancements, police, entertainment, society
grapes, reading, accomplishments, politics, earnings, social classes
geography, religion, accomplishments, politics, economics, society
59
Who is the leader of the Greek Gods?
Hermes
Hades
Poseidon
Zeus
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Athens and Sparta were almost always ___________.
trading partners
feared by all the other city-states
enemies
allies
61
What was Hobbes opinion on the state of nature?
“Life is nasty, brutish, & short.”
"There shouldn't be a government at all"
"God Appointed"
"Give some power up to fill your need"
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What is Popular Sovereignty?
A popular Sover that has a large amounts of Gnty.
Authority of the people
Rule by an aristocracy
The government's right to ignore the citizens
63
Mesopotamia means
Land of Many Gods
Land Between Two Rivers
Land of Fertile Soil
Land Under the Mountains
64
Socrates is a famous Greek who is known for
making his students vote in elections
making his students write epic poems
making his students think logically
making his students learn the Pythagoreon theory
65
Name a type of government in the early Greek city states
Oligarchy
Representative Democracy
Democracy
Phalanx
66
What are some of the characteristics of a civilization? Pt.2
Language/writes system, Robots, and social activity
I'm too lazy to add another
Speaking and writing, technology
Language/writes systems, Technology, and social hierarchy
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what continent is egypt in?
china
african
mexico
i dont know
68
Was the social structure in Egypt a pyramid
True
False
69
What is Egypt known for?
Its tropical Forrest
The great pyramid of Giza
Its camels
70
What is the legacy of Greece in our society and all over the world?
logic, reason, math formulas, the atlas, Olympics, marathons
alphabet, fables, epics, drama medicine, mythology, teaching
poetry, astronomy, astrology, geometry, language, democracy
food, architecture, symbols, philosophy, navigation, art
71
The ancient Greek Pythagoras came up with the mathematical theorem
F = -k Δx
a2 + b2 = c2
K = ½m v2
area = π r2
72
Code of Hammurabi
Hello
new written laws
oldest written book of laws
73
What is a Physical map?
A map that shows what an area looks like.
None of the above.
A map that shows countries, states or regions
A flat drawing of the world or a section of the world.
74
How were the Greek gods and goddesses similar to humans?
They had no supernatural powers
They offered sacrifices at the temples
They had personality flaws
They competed against each other in athletic events
75
A monarchy is a form of government where...
power is in the hands of the people
power is in the hands of a king or queen
power is in the hands of one person who seized power
power is in the hands of a few leaders
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Athens had this type of government.
Monarchy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
77
The Code of Hammurabi had
101 dalmations
10 commandments
282 laws
22 amendments
78
Greek architecture influenced the columns of the ?
Eiffel Tower
Statue of Liberty
U.S. Capitol
American Flag
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Who was at the top of Egypt's social pyramid?
Pharaoh, Nobles, Priests.
Paraoh, Nobbles, Prissts.
Faraoh, Novles, Priestss.
Pharao, Nobes, Prests.
80
What are some characteristics of ancient Greek relief sculpture?
Arms and legs were portrayed in the most recognizable position.
Figures show that the artists carefully observed the human body.
81
Alexander the Great did not spread Greek culture.
True
False
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Alexander the Great was educated by ________________
Plato
Socrates
Aristotle
Aristophanes
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What is agriculture?
the science of cultivating plants, animals, and other life forms
materials or substances consumed by humans
how living things interact
the study of all living things
84
What makes a stable food supply?
It has enough food for its people.
Lincolns not eating it all
The pile is Full
There is enough to Share
85
Sumer was located where
Boston
Europe
Africa
Southwest Asia
