Infer: What historical development isdepicted, or shown in this illustration?

The expansion of Alexander the Great’s empire

What were the historical circumstances that motivated Julius Caesar’s enemies to assassinate him?

They feared he planned to make himself king of Rome

Why did Sparta create a society that revolved around military training?

Spartans feared an uprising by their helot slaves

How did life differ in Athens and Sparta?

Athens: center for the arts & education Spartan: life centered on the army

Which statement would best describe the geography of ancient Greece?

Rugged mountains encouraged the rise of independent city-states

What helped the Romans to unify their empire?

Building a large transportation network of roads and bridges.

Which statement most likely represents the point of view of an Athenian citizen visiting Sparta?

The gov & society in Sparta are so strict. People have little voice in gov

What can you infer about the impact of the rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greek civilization?

It developed into separate, independent city-states

Based on the excerpt below, what is the author’s point of view?

Roman roads were built primarily to help with the movement of troops.

What was the purpose of religion in ancient Greece?

To honor and pray to the gods; the gods controlled aspects of daily life

Rome's central location in the Mediterranean had which effect on the ancient civilization?

It made it BOTH a center for trade and a target for conquest

Which statement best identifies the point of view of someone who lived in the Roman Empire during Pax Romana?

There were no major wars/rebellions & trade increased in the Roman Empire

How is the system of government in Ancient Greece similar to the system of government in the U.S.?

They both have a democracy: a government formed by the people

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1
Infer: What historical development isdepicted, or shown in this illustration?
The expansion of Alexander the Great’s empire
Formation of the Christian church
Increased support of the Mayan leaders
Decreased importance of the Silk Roads
2
Which claim is supported by this set of “headlines?”
The Code of Hammurabi
Feudalism
The Fall of Rome
The Golden Age of Greece
3
What were the historical circumstances that motivated Julius Caesar’s enemies to assassinate him?
They were fearful when he refused to disband his army
They feared he planned to make himself king of Rome
They were opposed to his expansion into other lands
They were angry with him for his military failures in Gaul
4
Why did Sparta create a society that revolved around military training?
Spartans wanted to trade with the entire Mediterranean world
They could not achieve immortality without a proper education
Warfare was their favorite activity
Spartans feared an uprising by their helot slaves
5
How did life differ in Athens and Sparta?
Women held the highest positions in Athens; men were in charge of Sparta
Sports were different in Athens, but religion was the center of Sparta
Everyone votes in Athens, in Sparta only the men were in charge of Sparta
Athens: center for the arts & education Spartan: life centered on the army
6
Which statement would best describe the geography of ancient Greece?
Rugged mountains encouraged the rise of independent city-states
Broad plains help unite ancient Greece
Numerous ports served as a barrier to political unity
Navigable rivers made the ancient Greeks successful
7
What helped the Romans to unify their empire?
Supporting free-market economies by using silver coins.
Building a large transportation network of roads and bridges.
Roman roads were built primarily to help with the movement of troops.
Using powerful navies to protect sea trade routes
8
Which statement most likely represents the point of view of an Athenian citizen visiting Sparta?
The gov & society in Sparta are so strict. People have little voice in gov
I feel as though I have never left home. It is the same as it is in Athens
I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God
Allows for more freedom of expression than I ever experienced in Athens
9
What type of government did Ancient Athens have?
Totalitarianism
Absolutism
Direct democracy
Parliamentary
10
What can you infer about the impact of the rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greek civilization?
It engaged in extensive trade with the Persians
It developed into separate, independent city-states
It had absolute monarchies
It practiced the belief in one God
11
The image is a structure that is a descendant of innovations from Rome. Which innovation is best supported by the image?
Roads Domes
Roman Roads
Roman Aqueducts
Roman Arches
12
Who united Rome after the death of Julius Caesar?
Augustus
Confucius
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
13
INFER: Ancient Greek gods and goddesses were most similar to those of which civilization’s mythology?
China
Ancient Rome
Mesopotamia
India
14
Based on the excerpt below, what is the author’s point of view?
Communication in the Empire was not affected by the transportation system.
Roman roads were built primarily to help with the movement of troops.
Neglect of the Roman road system led to the collapse of the empire.
The Romans were unable to build a successful transportation system.
15
Which ancient civilization controlled the entire coastal region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea?
Roman
Phoenecian
Carthaginian
Persian
16
What was the purpose of religion in ancient Greece?
For priests and priestesses to controlled the government in Greece
To honor and pray to the gods; the gods controlled aspects of daily life
To be obedient to the gods because they were cruel
To give power to the king who headed the religion t
17
In what area are the effects of Ancient Rome’s long-term contributions most obvious?
Economic policy and planning
Religious doctrine
Government and laws
Military technology
18
Rome's central location in the Mediterranean had which effect on the ancient civilization?
It made it a target for conquest ONLY
It made it BOTH a center for trade and a target for conquest
It made it NEITHER a center for trade nor a target for conquest
It made it a center for trade ONLY
19
Which statement best identifies the point of view of someone who lived in the Roman Empire during Pax Romana?
The Roman Empire lost various wars and their empire had diminished
Romans were involved in wars over land with China
Trade decreased between the Roman Empire and the rest of the ancient world
There were no major wars/rebellions & trade increased in the Roman Empire
20
How is the system of government in Ancient Greece similar to the system of government in the U.S.?
They both have a democracy: a government formed by the people
They both have an oligarchy: a government controlled by the nobility
They both are communist: a all property is owned by the community
They both have a dictatorship: a government harshly controlled by 1 person

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