How did Roman leaders pacify the masses of the people during times of unrest?

with free food rations and entertainment

Which of the following is a characteristic of ancient Spartan society?

Spartan males were expected to serve as soldiers most of their lives

Why did many Athenians reject Draco's law reforms?

The penalties for many crimes were too severe

Why was Alexander well prepared to lead Macedonia's army when he became king?

He was highly educated in both the humanities and military tactics

All of the following can be said of Jesus EXCEPT that he

was singled out for an unusual form of execution

How did the Peloponnesian war pave the way for Philips conquest of Greece?

The city-states were too weak and unorganized to properly defend themselves

Julius Caesar’s enemies assassinated him because

they feared he planned to make himself king of Rome

Why did Athens form the Delian League?

They saw the potential threat of the Persians and wanted to band together.

What important change did the Roman emperor Constantine make in A.D. 313?

He granted religious toleration to Christians

What statement best describes the geography of Greece?

largely mountainous region with most city-states connected by seafearing

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1
How did Roman leaders pacify the masses of the people during times of unrest?
with free food rations and entertainment
by passing laws giving the plebians equal rights as patricians
by exiling all citizens who protested or complained about the rule
by creating a lottery ticket system providing wealth to the peasants
2
This emperor was reponsible for relocating the capital of the empire to the city of Byzantium, later giving a new name
Augustus
Theodosius
Constantine
Nero
3
Participants in the gladiator games were often slaves or condemned criminals
True
False
4
Historians believe that the Greeks were descendents from these people and their culture.
Mycenea
Rome
Persia
Troy
5
The main issue that separated the churches of the East and the West was
the authority of the pope
the belief in Jesus as the messiah
the role of priests in conducting worship services
the official teachings of the bishops
6
Who made the greatest contribution toward setting Christianity on the road to becoming a world religion?
Peter
Augustine
Clement
Paul
7
Alexander the Great was the king of Macedonia and conqueror of much of Asia; he's considered one of the greatest general
False
True
8
The first emperor of Rome took the title
Augustus
Julius Caesar
Proconsul
Claudius
9
After Julius Caesar captured Italy, he became
First emperor
2nd Triumverate
first consul
Dictator for Life
10
In the Punic Wars, Rome gained control of lands around the Mediterranean Sea by defeating
the Carthaginians
the Greeks
the Sicilians
the Persians.
11
The highest-ranking official in the early Christian Church was the
bishop
elder
deacon
patriarch
12
The Peloponnesian Wars were primarily fought between which two Greek City-states?
Corinth and Athens
Sicily and Athens
Sparta and Corinth
Sparta and Athens
13
Which of the following is a characteristic of ancient Spartan society?
Spartan males were expected to serve as soldiers most of their lives
Its societty values intellectual accomplishments
Its helots were given political power as members of a council
Spartans valued individual freedom over self discipline
14
The emperor who divided Rome in two – East & West, believing it would be easier to run was
Diocletion
Nero
Hadrian
Augustus
15
An acroplis is a government system in which power is in the hands of one person.
False
True
16
Roman culture and religion were greatly influenced by the
Spanish and Turks
Greeks and Etruscans
Sicilians and Etruscans
Egyptians and Turks
17
These huge farming estates, largely powered by slaves, helped accelerate the breakdown of the Roman Republic
latifundias
auqeduct
colosseum
plantations
18
The Roman military was divided into these basic units
legion
brigade
phalanx
cavalry
19
The people of Sparta placed a large emphasis and value on democracy.
True
False
20
This Roman emperor was responsible for creating one of the best military barriers in the Western world.
Augustus
Caligula
Hadrian
Constantine
21
Why did many Athenians reject Draco's law reforms?
The penalties for many crimes were too severe
The reforms did not address the needs of society
The penalties for many crimes was too mild.
The reforms favored the rich at the expense of the poor.
22
The ancient Romans developed their religious beliefs from
Egyptian culture.
Greek religion
Egyptian culture
Christianity
23
A philosopher is a thinker who uses logic and reason to investigate the nature of the universe, human society, and moral
False
True
24
An oligarchy is a government system in which the power is in the hands of a few people; rule based on wealth
False
True
25
What did the Greek military organize their armies into that became an effective fighting style?
Brigades
Legion
Phalanx
Cavalry
26
This kingdom to the north of Greece, led by Phillip II, conqured Greece after the Peloponnesian War.
Persians
Greeks
Myceneans
Macedonians
27
This emperor was in charge during a destructive fire in Rome. He largely blamed this on the Christians.
Hadrian
Caligula
Marcus Aurelius
Nero
28
This historical city became the center of Hellenistic culture after the death of Alexander
Alexandria
Nineveh
Babylon
Rome
29
Christians divided themselves into two groups, the Roman Catholic Church in the West, and in the East, they were called
Eastern Orthodox
Presbyterian
Protestant
Eastern Lutheran
30
In Athenian democracy, all citizens could participate in the government and vote.
True
False
31
The legendary twins who founded Rome, Romulus and Remus, were nurtured by a
Sheeba, Queen of the Jungle
Minotaur
She-wolf
She-pig
32
This Roman leader was assasinated by conspirators after being named dictator for life.
Claudius
Augustus
Octavius
Julius Caesar
33
Why was Alexander well prepared to lead Macedonia's army when he became king?
He showed mercy towards his foes, which demonstrated his wise leadership
He was older than most of his generals and experienced at fighting
He was highly educated in both the humanities and military tactics
He had limited ambitions, which earned him respect from his troops
34
Roman words, laws, and __________ still shape the world today
foods
clothing styles
military
architecture
35
All of the following can be said of Jesus EXCEPT that he
used parables and symbolic stories.
was arrested as a political rebel
excited controversy among Jews
was singled out for an unusual form of execution
36
Which Greek philosopher was sentenced to death in Athens?
Socrates
Aristotle
Pericles
Plato
37
One of two of officials who headed Rome’s executive branch
colosseum
Republic
consul
plebian
38
How did the Peloponnesian war pave the way for Philips conquest of Greece?
The Greeks defeated the Macedonians in war.
The city-states were too weak and unorganized to properly defend themselves
The city-states were ready for a changed in leadership
The Greeks welcomed Macedonian rule
39
Julius Caesar’s enemies assassinated him because
they were angry with him for his military failures in Gaul
they feared he planned to make himself king of Rome
they were fearful when he refused to disband his army.
they were opposed to his expansion into other lands
40
This 200 year period of peace in Roman history is commonly referred to as _____
Period of Roman Prosperity
Rome's Golden Age
Pax Greco-Roman
Pax Romana
41
Why did Athens form the Delian League?
Because they were plotting a war against Sparta
They saw the potential threat of the Persians and wanted to band together.
To defend themselves from the Trojans
Because the Romans began to threaten their city-states
42
On August 24, 79 A.D., the volcano Vesuvius erupted and covered
Pompeii
Carthage
Crete
Rome
43
From a very young age, Spartan boys attended this, where they trained to become soldiers.
the academy
the colisseum
the Republic
the agoge
44
What important change did the Roman emperor Constantine make in A.D. 313?
He brought back the republic to help end political violence
He granted religious toleration to Christians
He moved the capital of the empire to Vienna
He divided the empire into two parts, eastern and western
45
This man is credited for starting the foundations of Greek (Athenian) democracy
Pericles
Alexander the Great
Cleisthenes
Draco
46
Greco-Roman culture is also commonly referred to as...
Classical Civilzation/Culture
Hellenistic Civilization
Convential Civilization
European Civilization
47
A _____ is someone who is willing to suffer and die for what they believe in.
a monarch
a sacrifice
a patriarch
a martyr
48
The Greek victory at ___________ brought an end to the Persian War
Athens
Plataea
Rhodes
Marathon
49
What statement best describes the geography of Greece?
an extremely harsh desert climate
largely mountainous region with most city-states connected by seafearing
tundra
temperate rainforest
50
An ____ is a long narrative poem celebrating the the deeds of legendary or traditional heroes
poem
novel
story
epic
51
The bishop of Rome claimed authority over the other patriarchs and was known as the
bishop
pope
priest
emperor
52
In the early Roman republic, members of the landholding upper class were called
consuls
plebeians
patricians
tribunes
53
How did Greek civilization organize themselves politically?
They considered themselves to part of a tribe
They rejected the rule of monarchs
They rejected the rule of oligarchs
They organized themselves into city-states.
54
________ is a government by the people or the rule by many
Oligarchy
Federalism
Aristocracy
Democracy
55
A colosseum was a bridge like stone structure that brought water from distant lands into the city
True
False
56
When did the Persian Wars begin?
in 456 B.C.
When Athens came to the aid of greek-speaking city-states to defeat Persia
When Rome called on Greek city-state for help
When Sparta attacked the city-state of Athens
57
This man was the leader of Athens during their "Golden Age"
Plato
Socrates
Thucydides
Pericles
58
A form of government in which people elect their leaders
consul
republic
latifundia
monarchy
59
Which of the following is true of Alexander's empire after his death?
Democratic ideals were spread throughout the conquered territories
Persian customs and cultural achievements were forgotten or destroyed
his empire thrived
The empire was divided among three of his most ambitious generals
60
This class in Roman society consisted of laborers, artisans, merchants, and those not considered "nobility"
praetors
peninsulares
patricicans
plebians
61
When was Christianity adopted as the official religion of the Roman Empire?
After Constantine saw a vision inspiring him to draw crosses on his shields
Shortly after Jesus of Nazereth was sentenced to death.
After Paul began spreading the teachings of the religion
When Theodosius declared it to be so
62
To try to restore order to the empire, Roman emperor Diocletian
encouraged the revival of the republic
divided the empire into two parts.
overhauled the Roman legal system
granted toleration to Christians
63
In Athens, if a person was deemed harmful they could be banished from the city for 10 years. This was called.....
consul
Ostracism
imperator
Agoge
64
The Edict of Milan...
formally ended the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire
officially declared war on the enemies of Rome
formally ended the Republic era of Roman history
divided the empire into three separate domains
65
According to legend, how did the Greeks win the Trojan War?
by tricking them with a giant wooden horse filled with soldiers
The Greeks used their superior navy
Using the help of the Greek gods
They forced the Trojans to return Helen
66
After various invasions from different Germanic tribes, what tribe finally took Rome?
Huns
Vandals
Visigoths
Saxons
67
Successful Carthage military leader who led troops against Rome
Phillip II
Alexander the Great
Hannibal
Caligula
68
How would you best describe the outcome of the Punic Wars
Hannibal sacked the city of Rome and salted the earth
Carthage controlled much of the Italian peninsula
The Romans succeeded in conquest controlled the Mediteranean Sea
The Greeks defeated the Spartans at the battle of Salamis
69
What sentence best describes the treatment of Christians during the early days of the Roman Empire?
Augustus converted to Christianity and brought the religion into the fold.
Christianity was celebrated by the empire.
Throughout the empire Christians were persectuted for their beliefs
Christianity was tolerated by the Empire
70
Which of the following was responsible for writing the Iliad & the Odyssey?
Homer
Pericles
Aeneid
Virgil
71
How did Pericles pay for Athens' artistic achievements and large navy of Athens?
He used the money from the Delian League to fund his projects
He borrowed money from the Persian Empire
He sold Athenian land to Greek city-states
He levied a heavy tax on Athenian landholders
72
A Greek tragedy was a drama that contained scenes filled with slapstick situations and crude humor.
False
True
73
The writings of Paul and other early Christians are collected in
the New Testament
the Old Testament
the Talmud
the Torah
74
Christianity is rooted from what religion?
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Roman Mythology
75
All of the following are considered “good” Roman Emperors EXCEPT
Nero
Hadrian
Trajan
Marcus Aurelius
76
According to legend, the Trojan War started when...
The Minoan people became under attack from the Phoenicians
when a Trojan prince kidnapped Helen, the beautiful wife of a Greek king
soldiers attacked Rome.
an Athenian philosopher was murdered by a king
77
Who was Caesar’s adopted son and successor?
Mark Antony
Augustus
Nero
Constantine
78
_____ is the conquest or domination of one country by another
republic
imperialism
communism
colonialism

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