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Question 1

The first settlement of Rome was built

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the Capitoline Hill

Question 2

How were Ancient Greek citizen requirements different than a USA citizen today?

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Greeks only allowed native born, USA allows naturalization

Question 3

What was the Roman system of government called?

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Republic

Question 4

Rome's victories in the Punic Wars brought it territory in

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Spain, North Africa and Sicily

Question 5

By about 275 B.C., the territory controlled by Rome included

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the whole Italian peninsula

Question 6

The central interest of the city-state of Sparta was

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military strength

Question 7

What civilization took shape in the Aegean world in the 700's B.C.?

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Greek

Question 8

The Twelve tables of written laws were an important step because

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they made laws public for all citizens to read, thus fairer

Question 9

Those who were considered citizens of a Greek city-state included

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free adult men born in Greece

Question 10

The Dark Age resulted from civil wars and

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invasion by the Dorians

Question 11

After Rome overthrew the Etruscan king they created

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a republic

Question 12

Which Ancient culture had the first republic?

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Rome

Question 13

What sporting event was first started by the Greek city-states?

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Olympics

Question 14

Who did early Greek comedies poke fun of?

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politicians

Question 15

Aechylus created the first real play by

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having two characters act out a story

Question 16

As seen in their sculptures, what three ideals did Greeks value?

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balance, order, proportion

Question 17

Which of the following was a Characteristic of Etruscan society?

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relative equality and freedom for women

Question 18

What was the first law making body in Rome called?

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Senate

Question 19

The Minoans became well known in other countries through

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trading by sea

Question 20

In Ancient Greece cities tended to develop

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around the agora

Question 21

What Greek believed in questioning one's beliefs?

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Socrates

Question 22

Why is Rome often called the city of seven hills?

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there are seven main hills in Rome.

Question 23

The most important god in the religion of the Minoans was

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the Great Goddess

Question 24

The Olympic event that tested skill in five events was called

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pentathlon

Question 25

Where was the site of the first temple and modern Rome's munincipal government?

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Capitoline Hill

Question 26

Homer's poem the Iliad tells the story of a war between

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Mycenaeans and Trojans

Question 27

The Punic Wars were a long series of wars between

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Rome and Carthage

Question 28

Sparta's army and government were run by

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aristocrats

Question 29

Which statement best describes the religion in Ancient Greece?

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Greeks honored their gods by trying to do things well.

Question 30

What happened to wars during Ancient Olympics?

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they were suspended

Question 31

What system followed the Roman system of government in Europe?

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feudalism

Question 32

How were Ancient Olympic participants different from modern?

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only men participated

Question 33

What community system developed for protection in ancient times?

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manor system

Question 34

What medical Oath is named after Hippocrates?

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Hippocratic Oath

Question 35

Sophocles and Euripides were famous for

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writers of tragedies

Question 36

In early years of the Roman Republic, real political power belonged to

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the patricians

Question 37

a Spartan existence means

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a life with no frills

Question 38

The leader who made Athens a center of art, philosophy, and architecture was

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Pericles

Question 39

According to legend, Rome was founded by Trojans and

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Latins

Question 40

Which of these were not part of the European manor?

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Samurai

Question 41

Who would take over in Rome in the event of an emergency?

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dictator

Question 42

The Ancient Olympic games were held in honor of

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the god Zeus

Question 43

To protect their cities the Minoans depended on

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the sea and their ships

Question 44

Which Ancient culture started democracy?

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Greece

Question 45

The group who planned to kill Julius Caesar included

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senators who feared he would become king

Question 46

Which of these was not one of the five Ancient Olympic events?

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marathon

Question 47

The Roman custom of fights between gladiators came from

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an Etruscan funeral custom

Question 48

What people helped to break up the Roman Empire?

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Germanic Tribes

Question 49

In Etruscan society, soothsayers were people who

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predicted the future

Question 50

What we know about Socrates' philosophies comes from

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his speeches and discussions written down by Plato

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