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1
What did the Persian War lead to?
The Golden Age of Greece
The Middle Ages
The Fall of Rome
The destruction of Greece
2
An immediate result of the fall of the Western Roman Empire was
an increase in trade and manufacturing
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
a period of disorder and weak central government
a renewed interest in education and the arts
3
Which animal was released into the Colosseum when Maximus was fighting one on one?
Hyenas
Lions
Tigers
Honey Badgers
4
What is an aqueduct?
arches that carry water over long distances
a wall between Mexico and the US
a roman road
a bridge
5
The city-state of Sparta was characterized by
democratic institutions
dependence upon the sea
an emphasis on warfare
an emphasis on temple worship
6
What was an immediate result of Alexander the Great's massive empire?
Hellenistic Age began
Rome conquered Greece
Trojan War started
The Peloponnesian War began
7
Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
Boys in Sparta started their trading at age 7.
Athens had a superior culture than that of Sparta.
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
8
Alliance that the Greeks formed in order to protect themselves against foreign invasions after the Persian War?
The Delian League
The Peloponnesian League
The Persian League
The National Football League
9
Which feature was typical of Greece during their Golden Age?
social equality
universal suffrage (right to vote)
racial diversity
a questioning/innovating spirit
10
What does the term plebeian mean?
slave
soldier who serves for pay in a foreign army
member of an upper class family in Rome
ordinary citizen in Rome, often poor
11
Who do the Buffalo Bills play this coming weekend?
Denver Broncos
Baltimore Ravens
Kansas City Cheifs
Houston Texans
12
This modern day country is home to Istanbul, formally known as Constantinople
Turkey
Syria
Greece
Italy
13
What is Pax Romana?
upper class citizens of Rome
period of peace and stability
Roman code of laws
taxes paid to the emperors
14
What sport did Mr. Teal
ALMOST
play in college?
Basketball
Lacrosse
Spelling Bee
Wrestling
15
These architectural achievements best indicate that
religion was of little importance
entertainment was important to these ancient societies
trade routes existed between China and the Americas
advanced technology existed in early civilizations
16
What is the name of the Orchard Park mascot?
Opie
Quakey
Ollie
Quaker Joe
17
Which of the following is
NOT
a reason for the fall of Rome?
gladiators
inflation
currupt rulers
foreign invaders
18
After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the
Byzantine Empire
Alexander the Great’s Empire
Persian Empire
Mongol Empire
19
What could be argued as the most influential achievement that came from ancient Athens?
geometry
art
Greek Mythology
democracy
20
Select one of the achievements of ancient Rome?
3 types of Columns
Aqueducts
Phalanx
Pythagorean Theorem
21
What is/was the largest animal to ever live?
African Elephant
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Blue Whale
Argentinosaurus
22
What is this a picture of?
Library at Alexandria
aqueduct
Parthenon
Colleseum
23
What form of government did Athens have?
Monarchy
Democracy
Tyranny
Oligarchy
24
In Roman government, who represented the rights of the plebeians?
Senators
Tribunes
Consuls
Patricians
25
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
foreign invaders and the instability of the government
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
continued acceptance of traditional religions
a series of military defeats in Western Hemisphere
26
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of
absolute monarchies
separate, independent city-states
belief in one God
extensive trade with the Persians
27
What type of culture was formed from the blending of different cultures around the time of Alexander the Great?
Trumptastic Culture
Tealenistic Culture
Roman Culture
Hellenistic Culture
28
In ancient Greece, all adult males over 18 were allowed to vote
True
False
29
What sporting event was created in Greece?
The Super Bowl
World Cup
Stanley Cup
The Olympics
30
Which ancient civilization is associated with the Twelve Tables, an extensive road system, and the poet Horace?
Mesopotamian
Greek
Roman
Phoenician
31
What does the term martyr mean?
somone who is killed for their beliefs
member of a wealthy upper class family
temporary ruler having the powers of a king
elected official of ancient Rome
32
This photo represents...
Death of Abe Lincoln
A lit dance party
Xerxes surrendering
Assassination of Caesar
33
Which of the following cities has NEVER reached 100 degrees?
Fort Yukon, Alaska
Burlington, Vermont
Syracuse, New York
Honolulu, Hawaii
34
Which would
NOT
be a characteristic of a Golden Age?
war and tension
many achievements
peace and harmony
strong economy and wealth
35
The Super Bowl has always used Roman Numerals. What # Super Bowl is it this year... LIX?
59
49
39
129
36
What type of government was favored in the city-state of Sparta?
Monarchy
Aristocracy
Anarchy
Democracy
