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1
What did they
NOT
typically eat in Ancient Rome?
Mice cooked in honey
Parrots stuffed with dates
Snake stuffed with spices
Snails dipped in milk
2
What were two major city-states in ancient Greece?
Sparta, Rome
Sparta, Olympia
Athens, Sparta
Athens, Rome
3
Who was Pericles ?
A great Athenian leader
An astronomer
A musician
A mathematician
4
Which God/Goddess was the Parthenon built to worship?
Zeus
Ares
Buddha
Athena
5
About how many people lived in the city of Rome?
10 Thousand
5 Million
5 Thousand
1-2 Million
6
What does the Yin and Yang represent?
Pizza > Peas
Balance
Opposing forces of Nature
Heaven and the underworld
7
What was the coliseum traditionally
NOT
used for?
Gladiator battles
Weddings
Executions
Animal hunts
8
What is
NOT TRUE
about Alexander the Great?
After his death hisempire flourished for many years.
He was tutored by Aristotle.
His empire expanded all the way to Egypt.
He required all Greeks to accept him as the son of Zeus.
9
Which of the following skills were
NOT
taught to boys in ancient Greece?
Music
Military training
Reading
Cooking
10
What does standardize mean?
The Han dynasty
To make the same
To change
The poor has more power
11
What does, "Pax Romana" Mean?
"Taco Pizza"
"Rome's Amazing"
"Way Up, I feel Blessed"
"Golden Age"
12
In a
republic,
who governs the people?
The people
Elected Officials
Royalty
One elected person
13
Define, "Tradition"
An Inherited or customary pattern of thought, action.
The name of a high priest.
A legacy.
A book written long ago by a priest.
14
What is the purpose of an assembly in an ancient Greek democracy?
Build roads
Pass laws
Run the churches
Cook food
15
Define, "Myth"
A traditional story that explains a cultures beliefs
A story telling great achievements
A true story
Historical fact that portrays history accurately
16
Where did Mrs. B spend her Spring Break?
Egypt
Thailand
Canada
Mexico
17
Who was Socrates?
An influential Roman Emperor
A Greek philosopherwho asked thought-provoking questions.
He build the Pantheon
Famous actor
18
Which fact is
NOT
true about Julius Caesar?
He was a roman general who ended the republic
He was assassinated
He created the RomanRepublic
He became dictator for life
19
How long has Mr. Lopez been at Raskob?
An eternity (He is immortal)
12 years
4 years
8 years
20
What was the Spartan government mainly dedicated to?
Politics
Education
Agriculture
Military Strength
21
What is one major difference between
Athens
and
Sparta
?
Sparta had a military and Athens did not.
Athens produced more military goods than Sparta.
Spartan women hadmore rights than Athenian women.
Athens had better food than Sparta.
22
What ancient Chinese invention do we use everyday?
The wheel
The chain pump
Caligraphy
Baskets
23
What Greek word does “astronomy” come from?
Star
Sky
Light
Moon
24
What type of government dominated ancient Greek government?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
25
Near what physical features did ancient civilizations usually settle around?
deserts
mountains
water
ice
26
Define “cavalry”
An ancient Roman Ruler
An animal
Soldiers who ride on horses
A Greek dessert
27
Where were the Olympics created?
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Mesopotamia
28
What Animal did the Chinese use to travel on the silk road?
Zebras
Elephants
Camels
Horses
29
Was Rome built in a day ?
No
Yes
Tacos
Maybe
30
Until what age were Spartan men expected to serve in the army?
30
60
25
40
31
Define, "Dynasty"
The class Below the Sudras.
The Merchant class in Ancient China.
Family or group that rules for several generations.
A new video Game
32
True or false: Women had many rights in
Athenian
culture.
True
Somewhat
False
Maybe
33
What was the first Religion to worship one god?
Taoism
Christianity
Judaism
Mesopotamia
34
What was the name of the city Alexander the Great created in Egypt that still stands today?
Alexanderland
Cairo
Aria
Alexandria
35
What government gives the ruling power of one individual who
inherits
that power?
Oligarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Monarchy
