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Mr. Marks' Ancient History Extravaganza
Mr. Marks' Ancient History Extravaganza
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Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt
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1
Why did the Egyptians build pyramids?
All of these.
They believed kings ruled forever and needed these tombs.
It was a sculpture that represented the three main gods.
They were balances where pharaohs lived.
2
Between which two city-states was the
Peloponnesian War
?
Thebes and Corinth
Athens and Macedonia
Sparta and Athens
Sparta and Crete
3
How tall is Mr. Marks?
6'5"
6'3"
6'
5'5"
4
What is Mr. Marks' favourite basketball team?
Lakers
Raptors
Spurs
Pistons
5
What were Greek warships called?
Dreadnoughts
Brigantines
Sloops
Triremes
6
What is the meaning of the word
philosophers
?
"lovers of religion"
"lovers of life"
"thinkers of science"
"lovers of wisdom"
7
Which of the following was an achievement of the ancient Egyptians?
Accurate Calendar
Hieroglyphics
System of written numbers
Medicine
8
How many countries has Mr. Marks been to?
33
7
2
15
9
True or False
: Homer's epics the
Iliad
and the
Odyssey
introduce the gods for the first time.
False
True
10
Describe the standard found within
classical art
in Athens.
Greek sculptors created idealized figures, not realistic.
None of these
Greek sculptors created realistic figures, not idealized.
Greek sculptors created basic figures with lifeless form.
11
Which Egyptian pharaoh wanted to carve his name into every possible statue?
Ramses II
Ramses III
Khufu
Tut
12
For what was Narcissus known?
He fell in love with a painting.
He turned everything he touched into gold.
He fell in love with a statue.
He fell in love with his reflection.
13
How old is Mr. Marks in this photo?
5
4
7
10
14
After the
Peloponnesian War
, what happened to Athens?
Sparta took over Athens and made every citizen a slave.
Athens was stronger than ever.
Athens lost its power and wealth.
Athens gained more power as it defeated Sparta.
15
What is
direct democracy
?
A form of government in which a few wealthy elite rule.
A form of government in which elected representatives rule.
A form of government in which citizens have direct rule.
None of these
16
Which of the following
did not
flourish during this time period?
philosophy, science, and architecture
drama and poetry
sculpture and architecture
religion and psychology
17
Who was Pericles?
A general responsible for the kidnapping of Helen of Troy.
A statesman who led Athens during its golden age.
A leader from Sparta who conquered the Athenians.
None of these
18
Why were Egyptian pharaohs different from other powerful rulers?
They had greater influence than other rulers.
They ruled inside of pyramids.
They were monotheistic as opposed to polytheistic.
They were believed to be a god and a ruler.
19
True or False:
Greece set a lasting legacy for standards in politics, art, and philosophy.
True
False
20
Why was the Nile River important to the growth of the Egyptian civilization?
Protein-rich plants were located within the water.
The river made the soil fertile.
Egyptians had an abundance of crops due to the river.
It made it easy for invaders to attack.
21
How often did the Nile flood, leaving rich soil in its wake?
Daily
Annually
Weekly
Monthly
22
What were the two types of drama written by the Greeks?
Melodrama and Musicals
Tragedy and Melodrama
Comedy and Musicals
Tragedy and Comedy
23
For about how long did the
Golden Age of Athens
last?
None of these
Close to 50 years
Close to 1000 years
Close to 500 years
24
Which of these places did you NOT have to make a postcard for?
Temple of Athena Nike
Olympia
Mt. Olympus
The Parthenon
25
Who were the most important Egyptian gods?
Anubis and Osiris
Nu and Bes
Ra and Horus
Set and Aten
26
True or False
: In Greek mythology, there is a single book that explains all the major stories.
True
False
27
True or False
: The Greeks were monotheistic, that is, they believed in a single god.
False
True
28
From where did the Greek gods rule?
Mt. Sinai
Mt. Everest
Mt. Olympus
Mt. Vesuvius
