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The ancient civilizations of Greece & Rome have had a profound influence on the modern world.
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The _____ determined policy & made decisions for Athens, as per Cleisthenes' reforms.
constitution
Council of 500
Socratic method
council of elders
2
The next 26 Roman emperors were called this because the majority of them came from the military
Chariot emperors
Cavalry emperors
Phalanx emperors
Barracks emperors
3
What was the main purpose of a Roman woman?
Give birth & raise children
Managed family business
Elected magistrates
Passed important laws
4
This Roman general proclaimed himself the Augustus & started the Roman Empire
Marcus Aurelius
Julius Caesar
Septimus Severus
Octavian
5
God of the sea, earthquakes, & horses
Neptune/Poseidon
Pluto/Hades
Apollo
Mars/Ares
6
What was the greatest honor a Spartan woman could claim?
Keep quiet & do as they're told
Beat an Athenian woman at wrestling
Beat a Spartan man at the discus throw
Bear Sparta a healthy child
7
What was the impact of the Persian defeat at the Battle of Salamis?
Prevented Athens from being captured & destroyed
Broke Persian naval power in the Mediterranean region
Allowed Greeks to recapture Sparta from Persian control
Greeks turned back the Persian army
8
God of war, hatred, & violence
Jupiter/Zeus
Pluto/Hades
Mars/Ares
Neptune/Poseidon
9
Located on Peloponnesus, this warlike civilization conquered the Minoans around 1350 BCE
Spartans
Mycenaeans
Dorians
Trojans
10
This general proclaimed himself dictator for life & was later assassinated in the Senate
Diocletian
Septimus Severus
Octavian
Julius Caesar
11
He was the Athenian ruler who first made economic & social reforms to please the common person.
Solon
Leonidas
Hippocrates
Archimedes
12
Roman roads were extremely beneficial to the empire. Which is an inaccurate statement?
All are accurate :)
Trade: ports & throughout the empire made trade efficient
Communication: information about government flow quickly
Military: march quickly throughout the empire
13
After the Pax Romana, Roman leaders gained their support from
the Senate.
the military.
the plebeians.
the gladiators.
14
Why were tribunes so powerful in the Roman government?
Served as leaders in times of emergency
Judged important cases
Protected the honor of patricians
Veto any law created by the Senate
15
Solon prepared a _____, or a set of written laws & principles.
agora
polis
constitution
Socratic method
16
Which of the following historically created the city of Rome?
Spartans
Romulus & Remus
Etruscans
Dorians
17
This emperor was the last of the Good Emperors & wrote
Meditations
, a philosophy book
Octavian
Diocletian
Marcus Aurelius
Julius Caesar
18
Only these people could vote & own property in Greece & Rome
Male citizens
Plebeians
Patricians
Cavalry
19
The Romans won the Second Punic War against Carthage. Which is inaccurate about this?
Romans won the Battle of Carthage in 202 BCE
Scipio led the Roman invasion of Carthage in Africa
Scipio's invasion forced Hannibal to return to Carthage
Hannibal invaded the Italian peninsula through the Alps
20
What did the disciples do after Jesus died?
Convinced the Romans to stop persecuting Christians
Hid from the Romans
Preached around the empire
Went back to their old lives
21
This peaceful civilization performed bull-leaping to honor their goddesses on Crete
Mycenaeans
Trojans
Dorians
Minoans
22
The era after the Second Persian War called the Golden Age of Athens. Which is inaccurate?
Dominated the Peloponnesian League
Rebuilt the burned city & was famous for its art & learning
Used Delian League money to rebuild city & the navy
Wealth & power increased
23
Which was the MOST important factor that allowed Athens to dominate Greece?
Controlling the Delian League
Blossoming relationship with Sparta
Supporting the arts & learning
Democratic form of government
24
Highest class of Roman citizens whose job was to run the government
Patricians
Plebeians
Consuls
Hoplites
25
Which is inaccurate about a Spartan's life in the military?
Age 20: entered military service
Ages 7-20: learn weaponry, silence, steal food & obedience
Age 7: left home to join military life (learn to train)
Age 50: left military service & could join council of elders
26
Under this general, the Senate essentially had no power in the central government
Octavian
Septimus Severus
Marcus Aurelius
Diocletian
27
The _____, or city-state, was the geographic & political center of Greek life.
constitution
agora
polis
council of elders
28
This Greek polis is known for its strong army
Corinth
Rome
Sparta
Athens
29
What was the official language of the Roman Empire?
Latin
Spanish
Greek
Roman
30
After the Celts conquered Rome, how did the Romans get rid of them?
Paid them 1,000 lbs of gold
Paid them 1,000 euros
Gave them 1,000 cows
Gave them 1,000 silk worms
31
The majority of the land Alexander the Great conquered was previously controlled by
Persia.
India.
Rome.
Greece.
32
Goddess of wisdom, statecraft, & war
Venus/Aphrodite
Minerva/Athena
Ceres/Demeter
Juno/Hera
33
Early Greek civilization ended by the
Romans.
Mycenaeans.
Dorians.
Trojans.
34
Goddess of love & beauty
Ceres/Demeter
Minerva/Athena
Venus/Aphrodite
Juno/Hera
35
Which is NOT a sign of the decline of the Roman Empire?
Isolation of towns & a decline in trade
Shortages of food & other goods
Deflation, or increase, of prices
Near economic collapse of the empire
36
This Greek scientist believed that all diseases had a natural cause & created a code of conduct
Leonidas
Solon
Hippocrates
Archimedes
37
Which Greek inventor developed an early laser to be used in the military?
Solon
Archimedes
Hippocrates
Homer
38
Second class of Roman citizens who performed ordinary jobs & elected tribunes
Hoplites
Patricians
Plebeians
Consuls
39
The Senate created & displayed the _____ so everyone could read & discuss the laws in Rome.
Twelve Tables
Cleisthenes' constitution
Four Pillars
Hammurabi's code
40
Who was the Greek poet who wrote the
Iliad
?
Homer
Archimedes
Solon
Hippocrates
41
This style of teaching was created by a Greek philosopher & is still used today
Socratic method
Twelve Tables
Plato lyceum
Tribune of the plebs
42
Which development eventually led to the Peloponnesian War?
Athens' jealousy over Persian alliance with Sparta
Rivalry between Athens & Sparta
Persian attacks on Greek colonies in Ionia
Creation of the Athenian & Peloponnesian Leagues
43
Early _____ in the Roman Republic were called upon in times of crises only & went back home.
tribunes
patricians
dictators
consuls
44
Athens & Sparta's rivalry led to the Macedonian conquest of Greece. Which is inaccurate?
Rivalry to dominate & control Greece
Easy for Alexander & then Philip to conquer Greece
Civil war weakened the city-states
City-states allied with either polis, creating tension
45
God of the heavens & earth, ruler of weather, & giver of justice
Mars/Ares
Jupiter/Zeus
Vulcan/Hephaestus
Pluto/Hades
46
He was the last emperor to rule over western & eastern Roman empires.
Diocletian
Julius Caesar
Octavian
Septimus Severus
47
This Greek polis is known for its strong navy
Sparta
Athens
Rome
Corinth
48
The plebeians elected _____ to an assembly to look after their interests.
consuls
phalanx
tribunes
magistrates
49
One of the most famous amphitheaters in the Roman Empire was the
Circus Maximus.
Globe.
Colosseum.
Garden.
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Spartan leader who, at the Battle of Thermopylae, fought against the Persians but was defeated
Hippocrates
Solon
Leonidas
Homer
