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A #global review game to teach the classical civilizations of the past
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1
How did the geography of both Athens and Sparta effect the way they lived?
Sparta used agriculture, Athens used fishing/trading
The geography of the area did not effect the way they lived
Sparta used fishing/trading, Athens used agriculture
Sparta used stealing/pillaging, Athens used agriculture
2
In the past the Silk Road was important because it made possible the exchange of goods between
Egypt and Greece
China and the Roman Empire
Korea and Japan
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
3
The Silk Road was important to China because it provided
a means of administering civil service examinations
contact with other cultures through trade
a military route for the defense of the northern border
a means for the country to expand its borders
4
Who is a better Global 9 teacher
Mr. Peer (pick this one)
Mr. Rockmore
Mr. Peer
Mr. Peer
5
What type of government did the ancient Romans have?
Oligarchy
Direct Democracy
Representative Democracy
Tyranny
6
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
contained the framework for a communist government
stressed the importance of the individual
established a basic structure for military rule
provided a basis for social order
7
Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of Athens visiting Sparta
Wait...in Sparta people have little voice in their govt?!!?
I never heard of a society like Sparta that has only 1 god
Wow!! Sparta is exactly like Athens. I think ill stay!! =)
Sparta allows for more freedom of expression than Athens has
8
The political system of Athens had all of the following except
Direct Democracy
Heavy importance on the individual
mandatory military service
Representatives in govt that made decision for the people
9
The rule of Shi Huangdi is most closely associated with what?
Helenistic culture
Qin Dynasty
Muarya Emprie
Persian Empire
10
What was 1 reason for the decline of both the Han Dynasty and the Western Roman Empire?
efforts of the middle class to gain power
Inability to force back foreign invaders
outbreak of war between religious groups
lack of a common currency
11
Which body of water was the center of the Roman Empire
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Dead Sea
12
Sparta placed more emphasis on
military
democracy
education
human rights
13
What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece
The Greek people had many different languages and religions
The mountains of Greece resulted in scattered settlements
Greece and Rome were often at war
Army leaders found small Greek settlements easy 2 control
14
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras are all most closely associated with what religion?
Daoism
Catholicism
Hinduism
Animism
15
1 way in which the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar was that both
had democratic societies in which ppl elected govt officials
goverened large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
built a system of roads that lead to unity & communication
developed a social system in which great equality existed
16
The Silk Road was located primarily where?
Colonie
Africa
Asia
Europe
17
What key architectural feature helped the Romans perfect their aqueducts?
Pillars
Triangles
Arches
Cement
18
Which factor most influenced a persons social position in early indian societies?
individual achievement
birth
education
geographic location
19
What type of government did Athens have
Oligarchy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Tyranny
20
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
a republican form of government
the printing press
the concept of zero
the process of making silk
21
Empires like the Maurya, Gupta, and Delhi sultanate can all be categorized as
Empires of India
Dynasties of China
Empires of the Fertile Crescent
Latin American Civilizations
22
Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
Rulers of the Roman Republic
Artists of the Italian Renaissance
Religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation
Philosophers of Ancient Greece
23
Showing respect for parents, honoring family and elders are closely related to what?
Nirvana
filial piety
Animism
hadj (hajj)
24
A Golden Age is characterized by which of the following
economic poverty and political upheaval
intense nationalism
artistic and intellectual achievement
major industrial development
25
The Caste System in Indian was characterized by
equality between men and women
a lack of social mobility
toleration for various religious beliefs
the right of people to choose their occupations
26
The 12 Tables were the written laws of
British Empire
Ancient Rome
Ancient Babylonia
Mauryan Empire
27
The Roman Empire was so large it extended over how many continents?
7
2
4
3
28
The concept of zero and the creation of the decimal system are associated with what the
Inca Empire
Song dynasty
Tokugawa Empire
Gupta Empire
29
Which of the following societies practiced direct democracy
Gupta Empire
Dynastic China
Early Egypt
Ancient Athens
30
Which of the following statements about greek civilizations is an opinion rather than a fact
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers
Many adults in Athens didn't have the right to vote
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers
Athens had a better culture than Sparta
