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1
Which architectual feature did the Roman's improve from the Greeks?
post and lintel
The arch
freezes
columns
2
What were the conditions of being a Roman soldier?
Serve 10 years, earn an education
Serve 25 years, earn land and money
Serve 20 years, earn a wife and a house
Serve 25 years, earn a job and money
3
Which continent did the Roman Empire NOT conquor?
Africa
Europe
Asia
America
4
Which ancient civilization created bureaucracies?
Rome
Greece
Egypt
China
5
What led to the decline of Greece?
Other countries stopped trading with them
Corruption
China's Han Dynasty conquered their land
Civil War divided the country
6
How did Roman sculptures differ from Greek sculptures?
Greeks included the whole body, while Romans only made busts
Romans included the whole body, while Greeks only made busts
Romans focused on realism, Greeks focused on athleticism
Romans focused on athleticism, Greeks focused on realism
7
The Romans invented pozzolana which was a special kind of what?
sculpture
building
soil
concrete
8
What was the colosseum in Rome used mostly for in ancient times?
Musical concerts
Battles between criminals and animals like lions
Theater productions
Battles between the King and the commoners
9
What led to the decline of Ancient Rome?
Poor climate
Outside invasion
The death of King Alexander
Poor economy
10
Which of the following is NOT an example of Greek architecture?
Corinthian
Sonic
Doric
Ionic
11
Which of the following were the most popular items Greece used for trade?
Jewelry
Coffee beans
Olive Oil and wine
boats and other water gear
12
Which describes the geography of Greece?
Mostly fertile land that provided an abundance of crops.
Vast flat land, that was dry and depended on the rivers for water.
Rocky landscape with few natural resources and the land was not fertile.
Cold, rocky land, with many plateaus and basins
13
Which solider was in charge of the largest military unit in Rome?
Cohort
Centurion
Auxilia
Legionnaire
14
An era of relative peace, prosperity, and cultural production, which defines an entire society is called
Democrazy
Empire
Golden Age
Civilization
15
What led to the decline of Ancient China?
Other countries stopped trading with them
Civil war divided the country
Rome conquered their land
Military defeat and rebellions
16
Why were the Terracotta Soldiers built?
For Emperor Huang’s protection and to have military power in the afterlife.
To be placed in a museum in order to attract tourist and boost the economy
To create jobs for the middle-class citizens of China
To distract and scare invaders
17
Why did Roman soldiers wear tunics under their armor?
To keep cool
To protect their skin from the hot sun
To keep warm
To protect them from the heavy armor
18
What gave Rome its "good dirt?"
geography/location
Soil Fertilizer
Cow dung
Volcanic ash
19
Which type of government did the Greeks invent?
Republicans
Monarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
20
What did the Roman soldier diet mostly consist of?
Proscuitto ham and goat cheese
Bread and cold cuts
wheat, oats, and salted meat
fruit and nuts
21
What did the Spartians value the most?
Culture
Money
Military power
Art
22
Which of the following was NOT something the Greeks invented during their Golden Age?
Pulley
Sun Dial
Alarm Clock
telegraph
23
What were two advantages to Rome's geography?
The mountains such as the Alps protected them from outside invaders
The food is the best in the world
Good dirt
The cooler climate allowed for crops such as apples to be harvested
24
What is architecture?
Art used to decorate the inside and outside of a building.
A system of trading among countries within close proximity.
The person who creates the blueprint for future buildings.
The art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.
25
What is Geography?
The study of ancient cultures
The study of the physical features of the earth and of human activity
A feature on the Earth's surface that is part of the terrain.
The study of space
26
Roman paintings displayed the owners...
number of children
job
marital status
wealth
27
A bust in Roman sculptures is...
when the sculpture doesn't come out right
The whole body head to toe
The body without a head
a person's neck and head
28
Which is NOT an example of a bureaucracy?
Police Department
Schools
Healthcare Systems
Family Owned Business
29
What was one advantage to Greece's geography?
It was centrally located/surrounded by water allowing to trade with others
The mountains on the outskirts protected them
The hot weather made the fruit juicer which increased trade
Greeks spoke other languages to make it easier to trade w/ other countries
30
Mount Vesuvius destroyed the city of Pompeii. What helped historians recall their stories and lives the most?
Hieroglyphics
books recovered from the ash
The few people who survived
Wall Paintings
