World A pre test

A Greek Polis is;

Which of the following is the correct social hierarchy in ancient Rome?

The famous battle in which the Athenians and Spartans formed an alliance to defeat the Persian Empire;

Why was the Parthenon so significant to the Greeks?

A government where only few rule, usually eth elite is called;

The Fertile Crescent is located in modern day

This river runs through the city of Rome;

Which of the following is true about Greece´s geography?

This river runs through Egypt and is known as the longest river in the world;

The word Monotheism refers to;

The Punic Wars were fought with Rome in what city?

What does the phrase ¨Pax Romana" mean?

A major river in Mesopotamia is

Polytheism can be defined as;

Which early river civilization was the first to establish the Code of Hammurabi?

Which of these is NOT a cause of the fall of the Roman Empire?

Many civilizations had these in common

Which early civilization was the first to cultivate cotton for clothing?

The first humans came from Olduvai Gorge which is located in;

A government ruled by one is called;

This age is characterized as the beginning of farming, the domestication of animals, and settlement of people

In order to rule in ancient China you must claim;

The ultimate goal for all Buddhists is to reach;

The famous sports arena where Romans could watch sporting events and gladiators;

Who is credited for extending democracy in Athens?

A republic is different than a democracy in that;

What two mountain ranges create a natural barrier for the city of Rome?

Alexander the Great is important because;

What military formation is unique to the Romans?

If you wished to have safe travel on the Aegean Sea, you would pray to

Who is Hannibal?

Which of the following about the fertile crescent is FALSE?

One of Rome´s greatest accomplishments in gov´t that is used today is;

Which is NOT an example of a natural barrier?

The term ¨bread and circuses¨ comes from;

The word ¨democracy¨ comes from the Greek words ¨demos¨ and ¨kratia¨ which together mean

Under Athenian democracy;

What does the term filial piety mean?

Which of the following describes a reason for why the Roman Empire fell?

What are three key concepts of human environment interaction?

The Parthenon was built to hone her, she is the goddess of wisdom and war;

The city of Rome flourished because;

Which of the following defines cultural diffusion?

This man declared himself dictator of Rome for life and was known for his reforms of the urban poor.

Which ancient civilization was the first to allow slaves to buy or be granted freedom?

This philosopher taught critical thinking such as, methods of questioning;

Which religion is most commonly practiced in China?

It is believed that humans first migrated from _____to ______

This philosopher laid out the foundation philosophy, established the ¨academy¨ and wrote¨The Allegory of the Cave¨

This philosopher created rules of logic and the scientific method;

Which of the following is NOT a key theme of civilization?

What are the two types of place?