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Semester exam review for 6th grade Ancient World History. #greece #egypt #mesopotamia
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Cuneiform and hieroglyphics are important accomplishments in which element of civilization?
agricultural production
religious beliefs
written language
representative government
2
How did the rise to power &reign of Philip of Macedonia & son, Alexander, MOST affect Greece?
They strengthened greatly the concept of democratic rule.
They established a peaceful relationship with the Persia.
They established unity &ended the power of the city-states
made Macedonia into the intellectual center of the world.
3
What would be the best title for the chart?
Post-Neolithic Man/Farmers
Man in a State of Nature/Hunter-Gatherers
Man and Technology/ Miners
Post-Neolithic Man/Farmers
4
Hippocrates was most influential in what contribution of the ancient Greeks?
medicine
philosophy
government
literature
5
Which was built as a demonstration of the ruler's power as a deity on earth?
Hebrew king and the Temple
Greek tyrant and the Parthenon
Egyptian pharaoh and his pyramid
Assyrian king and his lighthouse
6
Which statement best describes the importance of early Greek philosophers?
They identified which events were clearly the work of gods
They helped Greek people make daily household decisions.
They promoted using the human mind to think and understand.
They described why gods and goddesses should be worshiped.
7
Alexander the Great used religion to inspire loyalty in his followers & people he conquered?
choice to worship the Greek gods or sentenced to death
depicted Alexander as god which instilled fear in the people
rename all their gods after Greek heroes, gods, Alex family
visiting oracle sites, making sacrifices, building temples
8
Which type of map would be most helpful in verifying the bullet points above?
climate
political
land use
population density
9
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a novel on the Age of Discovery
an encyclopedia article on Songhai Culture
a diary of a Holocaust survivor
a text on Latin American history
10
What geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations?
mountain passes
dense forests
river valleys
smooth coastlines
11
What does the term democracy mean?
rule of the people
rule of the few
rule of the leaders
rule of the powerful
12
Which heading best completes the partial outline above?
Causes for the Neolithic Revolution
Examples of Early Technology
Characteristics of Civilizations
Results of Cultural Diversity
13
1 reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys
The rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
Periodic flooding left rich soil= ideal for farming
The location protected the people from land invasion
Provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia
14
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
Mountainous terrain led to the creation of city-states.
A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.
An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
15
In what city-state did democracy start in ancient Greece?
Rome
Athens
Troy
Delphi
16
Which statement best summarizes the lasting importance of the achievements of ancient Greece?
They showed their superiority over the Spartans.
They strongly shaped Western civilization.
They showed the curiosity of the Greek mind.
They helped Greece become a military power.
17
Some Egyptian statues portray pharaohs as sphinxes. What does this imply about Egyptian culture
It was forbidden to show the features of a pharaoh
Art was only used in Egypt to honor the greatness of pharaoh
Egyptian sculpting technique required a variety of tools.
Egyptians use animal imagery to express traits like strength
18
social contract theory
responsibility only for his own family
a community existing for mutual protection
extension of the state of nature
competition with all other members of that society
19
For what claim could this image provide evidence?
leaders of America were influenced by Greek civilization
Structures in Greece were designed to withstand disasters.
Architects in America & ancient Greece were paid for designs
Virginia and ancient Greece have similar landscapes &climate
20
What is the definition of a polis?
a high hill on which a fortress was often built
a period of great achievements
a marketplace where goods were traded
a small city-state
21
What event is described in this table?
Trojan War
Minoan Campaign
Peloponnesian War
Ionian Crusade
22
Of the 7 continents on earth, which two are located entirely within the southern hemisphere?
Asia and Antarctica
Asia and Australia
Australia and Antarctica
African and Australia
23
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
North America
Europe
Africa
Asia
24
In geographical terms, how can the land of Greece be classified?
isthmus
continent
island
peninsula
25
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
capital cities
topography
elevation
type of climate
26
Alexander the Great caused the spread of what culture?
Spartan
Trojan
Hellenistic
Socratic
27
How did the Code of Hammurabi contribute to the development of civilization?
banning all forms of physical punishment
enforcing a democratic political system
publicly recording laws for all to see
mandating equal treatment of slaves and citizens
28
What would most likely be included in a description of an area’s physical geography?
distribution of goods and services
systems of government
customs and traditions
landforms of continents and currents of oceans
29
In which form of government is power concentrated in just a few rulers?
democracy
oligarchy
tyranny
monarchy
30
What MUST a society have before they can develop towns and cities?
a democratic government
an agricultural surplus
a writing system
an educational system
31
Based on the quotation, what does Pericles think is valued in Athenian society?
civic responsibility
economic opportunity
military discipline
religious freedom
32
In which form of government could all citizens participate directly in the government?
oligarchy
democracy
tyranny
monarchy
33
Who measured the rise of the river, forecasting the size of the harvest, and supervising trade?
salve
priest
scribe
judge
34
What term would complete the sequence of the development of government in ancient Greece?
tyranny
anarchy
society
regency
35
How did Philip of Macedonia easily conquer the Greeks?
Athens refused to send its navy to fight.
The Spartans joined with Philip.
The Greeks did not unite to fight Philip.
The Greeks were at war with other invaders.
36
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?
The ancient Greeks most valued warfare and battle.
The ancient Greeks were most interested in farming.
The ancient Greeks felt that literature was pointless.
The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.
37
What would have been the most serious negative effect in Sparta if its army had become weak?
Boys from Sparta would have lost their courage.
Soldiers would leave Sparta to fight elsewhere.
Slaves could have staged a successful rebellion.
Spartan women would have had to join the army.
38
What conclusion can be drawn about Spartan women from this description?
They were mostly strong and healthy.
They mainly ran their households.
They disliked sports or exercise.
They did not enjoy their daily life.
39
What is the term for a person who has certain rights/responsibilities in a city-state/nation?
slave
citizen
republican
artisan
40
What is an additional benefit when entering into civil society?
freedom of religion
rules and order
predetermined fate
social welfare
41
What level on the pyramid would be labeled "Priests and Nobles"?
C
D
B
A
42
Along with the Mycenaeans, which civilization helped shape ancient Greek culture?
Ottomans
Acropolis
Hellenists
Minoans
43
Which feature would most likely appear on a physical map?
land usage patterns
population densities
mountain ranges
Climatic patterns
44
Which development MOST enabled early peoples to form permanent settlements?
advances in written language
the spread of monotheism
the creation of democratic government
advances in agricultural production
