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Greek and Roman Contributions
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This is a map of Ancient...
Egypt
Greece
Turkey
Rome
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What were roads generally used for in ancient Rome?
Transporting letters and packages
Transporting people
Transporting goods and armies
There were no roads
3
Aqueducts are the invention of
Rome
Athens
the Philosopher Forum
The city-state of Sparta
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In Ancient Greece, Sparta and Athens both were a ________.
vacation spot for tourists
democracy
capital
city-state
5
What ancient civilization invented roads?
Rome
Inca
Mesopotamia
Egypt
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A major contribution of Ancient Rome is language including
symbols for measurement
mathematic formulas and punctuation
Roman numerals
the alphabet used today
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What are the Greek types of columns
doric, corithian, ionic
creino, mona, doaic
pillar, amphi, travere
qurak, racking, ionan
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A gift or idea given to a society for future use is
a diffusion
contrubution
always considered to be an original
a myth
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A contribution of Ancient Greece was theater - the main types were
Drama and Mythology
Satire and Philosophy
Comedy & Drama
Chariot and Satire
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Democracy
was overgrown by Julius Caesar
was the main government of Ancient Rome
started with the Ancient Greeks
is the Latin word for leader
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The Roman Forum was considered to be
a sacred location only for religious leaders
regularly invaded by Greeks
the city center
closed to the public
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What does Philosophy mean in Greek?
Knowing person
Love of Wisdom
Knowing the gods
Knowledge about life
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Who is known for creating the calendar that is the basis for ours today?
Greek Democrats
Greek God Calendarius
Romans under Julius Caesar
The Philosopher Socrates
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Concrete was invented by Romans using_________________
fertile soil and sand
volcanic ash and seawater
glass, sand and dirt
seawater and rocks
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What is a republic?
A government ruled by kings and queens
A government rules by one authority
A government ruled by elected representatives
A government ruled by religious leaders
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Which civilization built roads and aqueducts?
Rome
Greece
Egypt
China
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What was the Roman Colosseum used for?
getting married
comedies and dramas
for sleeping
gladiatorial contests
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Ancient Romans formed a Republic for their government, what did Greeks create for theirs?
Forum
Empire
Consuls
Democracy
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A contribution of Ancient Roman culture was
Republic form of government
printing press
concept of zero
pillars
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What is cultural diffusion?
Having more than one culture in a country
A Latin term for fast food
Having to move to a country with different culture than yours
The spread of traits and ideas from one group to another
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What is an agora?
A fort built on a hilltop for government
A body of land water on three sides
The Roman city center
An open area used as a market place/town center
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Which of the following were NOT Greek Achievments or Contributions?
theater
the Olympics
invention of papyrus
philosophy
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A contribution of Ancient Greece was
concept of zero
columns
hieroglyphics
Republic form of government
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What did the Romans make that allowed them to build domes, arches and aqueducts?
Glue
Stickers
Bricks
Concrete
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Julius Caesar, from Ancient Rome, was a famous Roman...
King
Merchant
General
Emperor
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What is a Population?
number of people in a country or region
Latin word for citizen
Greek word for citizen
group of people who were members of Roman Consul
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What form of government was born in ancient Greece?
Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Tryanny
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A contribution of Ancient Greece was
Democracy
concrete
concept of zero
hieroglyphics
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Greece is:
a mountain
an island
a continent
a peninsula with many islands
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Why did Ancient Greece have the Olympics?
To honor Zeus
To control the city-states
To have fun
To force gladiators to fight for freedom
