Why did many Athenians reject Draco's law reforms?

The penalties for many crimes were too severe

When did the Persian Wars begin?

When Athens came to the aid of greek-speaking city-states to defeat Persia

To try to restore order to the empire, Roman emperor Diocletian

divided the empire into two parts.

The Edict of Milan...

formally ended the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire

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

He granted religious toleration to Christians

According to legend, how did the Greeks win the Trojan War?

by tricking them with a giant wooden horse filled with soldiers

What statement best describes the geography of Greece?

largely mountainous region with most city-states connected by seafearing

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.

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

was singled out for an unusual form of execution

How did Greek civilization organize themselves politically?

They organized themselves into city-states.

How would you best describe the outcome of the Punic Wars

The Romans succeeded in conquest controlled the Mediteranean Sea

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

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

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

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

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