World History Pre-Test

Front

Alexander the Great was born in 356 BC and died 33 years later. What was the date of his death?

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323 BC

Front

Which among the following continents is also a country? Asia, Antarctica, Europe, Australia

Back

Australia

Front

What civilization was the first to arise in Ancient Greece?

Back

Minoan

Front

What is the term for a Greek city-state?

Back

polis

Front

What is the name of the narrow mountain pass the Greeks used to make their “final stand” against the Persian army?

Back

Thermopylae

Front

Which among the following is false concerning the city-state of Sparta?
Spartan government discouraged citizens from traveling in order to maintain order.
Spartans emphasized teaching of both art and literature.
Spartan women were trained in sports at an early age.
Spartan society placed heavy emphasis on military training.

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Spartans emphasized teaching of both art and literature.

Front

Herodotus was a(n)...

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famous Greek historian.

Front

A(n) ________ is an open area in Greek city-states serving as both a meeting place for debate and market place.

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agora

Front

The government of Sparta was a(n) ________________ -- a form of government in which few people (or a group) hold power.

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oligarchy

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The ____________________ War was fought between Athens and Sparta.

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Peloponnesian