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1
Romans produced architecture that reflected their culture's
religious tolerance.
pacifism and modesty.
love of simplicity.
power and dignity.
2
Which Hellenistic scientist made practical inventions by applying principles of physics?
Pythagoras
Archimedes
Hippocrates
Aristarchus
3
What factors united the city-states of Greece?
their geographic locations on rocky seacoasts and islands
their feelings of equality with people from other countries
their language and shared myths and religious beliefs
their willingness to work together in both war and peace
4
Why is Herodotus considered the "Father of History"?
He traveled & related stories of unusual customs
He gathered evidence and wrote about the Peloponnesian War
He founded a school for people to compile facts of the past
He collected facts from witnesses to tell history accurately
5
Why did Jewish conservatives call for strict obediance to Jewish laws?
to avoid future conflict with Romans
to preserve their religion
to protect Jews from enslavement
to absorb Roman customs
6
How was comedy used to influence Greek society?
Philosophers discussed the best social structure
Playwrights depicted & criticized contemporary individuals
Playwrights portrayed legends to criticize society
Philosophers questioned and examined daily life & traditions
7
How was democracy limited in Athens?
Democracy in Athens was practiced for only a short time.
Democracy in Athens was practiced only in courts of law.
Many Athenians were denied a voice in government.
Only rich Athenians were given a voice in government.
8
Which describes the influence of Pericles on Athens?
He made Athens propserous by limiting building.
He led Athens to a more democratic government.
He led Athens to victories against the Delian League.
He made Athens famous for its conquests in Persia.
9
How did the Hun invasion weaken the Roman empire?
Attila conquered Rome.
The Visigoths moved to Carthage.
The Vandals overran Adrianople.
The Huns pushed Germanic peoples into Roman territory.
10
A bridge-like stone structure that carried water from the hills into the city was called
an aqueduct.
a mosaic.
a plebeian.
a latifundia.
11
Athenian domination of the Greek world lasted
from the reign of Solon until the start of the Persian Wars
from the start of DelianLeague until the end of Peloponn War
from the Age of Pericles to the Hellenistic age.
from the end of Persian Wars until Greece defeat by Philip
12
When plebeians initially gained representation in the senate, what position did they fill?
Consuls
Censors
Tribunes
Patricians
13
Alexander encouraged the blending of cultures by
making his capital in Persia.
adopting Persian customs.
taking up Persian religion.
setting up colonies in Persia.
14
Religion played an important role in Roman society, helping to
win military campaigns
redistribute wealth
improve the rights of women
create a sense of community
15
What did Caesar accomplish in his rise to power?
He created a civil service to enforce the laws.
He created public works programs & jobs for the unemployed.
He changed the republic into a monarchy.
He gave public lands to the wealthy.
16
Women helped spread Christianity by
becoming members of the clergy.
writing sermons.
advising Roman emperors.
serving as missionaries.
17
Which was a common theme in Roman literature?
the rise and fall of Roman power
the tragedies of daily life
the simplicity of their culture
the fall of heroes
18
Art at Knossos reflects Minoan culture by
portraying the courage of men at war
illustrating the importance of the sea
presenting women only in their homes
depicting mountains as places of awe
19
Why was Alexander the Great able to conquer the Persian empire?
It was devastated by a major earthquake.
It was declining due to weak leadership.
Darius III was unprepared for an attack from former allies.
Alexander and Phillip II had huge armies.
20
How did the sea affect the development of the Greeks' economy?
The sea influenced a large trade-based Greek empire.
The sea's bad weather limited the development of commerce.
The sea led the Greeks to become skilled sailors &traders.
The sea coast cut off communication and trade.
21
In his epic poem the Aeneid, Virgil portrayed Rome's past heroically, because he wanted to
evoke a sense of patriotism.
win favor with Augustus.
apply Greek and Hellenistic ideas.
point out flaws in Roman society.
22
What influence did the Pax Romana have on the Roman people?
It brought a period of peace &prosperity to the Roman empire
It decreased trade and let to unrest among the population.
It decreased taxation because of the increase in wealth.
It was a period of strife that roused Romans to rebel
23
Which factor contributed to the Persian defeat by the Greeks?
weak leadership of the Persian army
rebellion within the Persian empire
unification of the Greek city-states
huge armies of the Greek city-states
24
In what ways did Roman engineering skills help to strengthen the Roman empire?
The Romans educated the Greeks with their engineering skills
Aqueducts helped to generate income
Roman engineers were considered part of the upper class
Roads and bridges helped improve trade and communication
25
Why did Plato distrust democracy?
Citizens of a democracy forced him to go into exile
Citizens of a democracy condemned Socrates to death
Sparta proved that a monarchy governed more effectively
Athenian democracy advocated success over moral truth
26
What do Homer's epics reveal about Greek culture?
the activities of Greek sea traders
the origins of major Greek cities
the values of the ancient Greeks
the beliefs of the ancient Dorians
27
The Romans learned much from the Etruscan civilization, including
the framework of government.
military techniques.
the Latin language.
engineering and the alphabet.
28
Why was discipline important in Sparta?
to protect Sparta from foreign invaders
to raise enough food to feed Sparta
to keep Sparta safe from slave revolts
to govern the distant lands Sparta controlled
29
What was Rome's primary goal in its quest to build an empire?
It wanted revenge for Hannibal's destruction in Italy.
It wanted control over foreign lands and people.
It wanted to spread Roman religion.
It wanted to abolish slavery.
30
What Roman principles of law are now part of the American legal system?
the accused may face their accusers
guilt has to be established "clearer than daylight"
the accused are not allowed to face their accusers
people are guilty until proven innocent
31
Which of the following helped spread Christianity?
the unity of the Roman empire
the structure of government
the diversity of the empire
the belief in polytheism
32
The reasons for the fall of Rome include
lack of trade routes and poor infrastructure.
a series of weak emperors who held the title
an unorganized and inexperienced military.
military assaults, political strife, and social decay.
33
How did Greek art reflect the idea of an ideal form?
through monumental and distorted forms in sculpture
through imbalance and complex geometry in architecture
through symmetry and graceful geometry in architecture
through unfinished and dreamlike forms of sculpture
34
Rome was considered a republic because
the emperor appointed representatives to the senate.
citizens voted for some of their officials.
patricians had the power to veto bad legislation.
plebeians supervised the business of government.
35
How did trade shape Mycenaean society?
It limited knowledge of ideas & beliefs of other cultures.
It slowed economic growth and curbed population expansion.
It brought contact with ideas & skills of other cultures.
It encouraged the development of new political movements.
