Early History Europe

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of democracy as developed in ancient Athens?

• It allowed citizens to participate directly in lawmaking, shaping the foundation of modern democratic systems.

• It was the first time people could vote for a king.

• It was a system where only the wealthy could make decisions.

• It was a form of government where only military leaders had power.

Multiple Choice

Greece is a peninsula which means

• a mountain range with a river running through it. 
• land surrounded by water on 3 sides
• an area with major rivers running through it
• a very mountainous region

Multiple Choice

Which groups were excluded from participating in Athenian democracy?

• Women, children, slaves, and foreign residents

• Adult male citizens

• Chief officials and council members

• Foreign diplomats

Multiple Choice

How were chief officials chosen in Athens and how was voting conducted in the Assembly?

• Chief officials in Athens were chosen by election and selection by lot, while voting in the Assembly was conducted by show of hands or voting stones.
• Leaders were selected based on wealth, and voting occurred via verbal agreements.
• Officials were chosen through public consensus, and the Assembly voted by written petitions.
• Chief officials were appointed by the king, and voting was done by secret ballot.

Multiple Select

Which statements about the Council of Five Hundred are correct?

• Members were chosen by lottery

• Members served for one year

• Members represented districts based on population size

• Members were elected by popular vote

Multiple Choice

How did the Council of Five Hundred and the Assembly contribute to the development of representative government in Athens?

• The Assembly focused solely on military decisions and ignored civic matters.
• The Council of Five Hundred limited citizen involvement in governance.
• The Council of Five Hundred and the Assembly facilitated citizen participation and decision-making, essential for the development of representative government in Athens.
• The Council of Five Hundred was primarily an advisory body with no real power.

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Where is Rome?

Multiple Choice

What were the main languages spoken in the Roman Empire?

• Latin and Greek

• Greek and Persian

• Latin and Arabic

• Latin and Italian

Rivers, seas, and roads enabled trade, transportation, and military movement, contributing to the expansion and unity of the Roman Empire.

Multiple Choice

How did rivers, seas, and roads contribute to the expansion and unity of the Roman Empire?

• Rivers and seas isolated regions, hindering trade and unity.
• Roads were primarily used for local travel, not military purposes.
• Seas and rivers were barriers that limited the empire's expansion.
• Rivers, seas, and roads enabled trade, transportation, and military movement, contributing to the expansion and unity of the Roman Empire.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following territories was NOT part of the Roman Empire at its height?

• Scotland

• Egypt

• France/Gaul

• Spain

Multiple Select

Which of the following were methods used to choose the next Roman emperor?

• Adoption of capable young men

• Inheritance by the emperor's son

• Selection by the army

• Election by the Senate

Multiple Choice

What were some major engineering achievements of the Romans, and how did these achievements impact daily life in the empire?

• Roman achievements included advanced farming techniques that changed the climate.
• Roman engineering focused on pottery and textiles, which had little effect on daily life.
• The Romans built wooden bridges and simple huts that were easily destroyed.
• Major engineering achievements of the Romans include aqueducts, roads, and the Colloseum, which significantly improved trade, public health, and daily life.

Open Ended

What factors do you think contributed most to Rome's fall?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way Roman influence is still seen today?

• Our laws and government systems

• Languages like Spanish and French

• Engineering techniques

• Gunpowder technology

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The Middle Ages began around

CE after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were challenges faced during the Early Middle Ages (Dark Ages)?

• Mass migrations of people

• Frequent wars

• Deadly plagues

• Advanced scientific discoveries

Multiple Select

Which of the following nations began to form during the Middle and Late Middle Ages?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Italy

Multiple Choice

Who started the Byzantine Empire and what was its capital city?

• Constantine; Constantinople

• Charlemagne; Rome

• Justinian; Athens

• Augustus; Alexandria

Multiple Choice

Which event is sometimes considered the end of the Middle Ages?

• The fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453

• The rise of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor

• The beginning of the Black Death

• The discovery of America by Columbus

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The Middle Ages is also known as the

Age.

Open Ended

Explain why the early Middle Ages are often referred to as the 'Dark Ages.'

Open Ended

What were some of the major changes that occurred during the Middle and Late Middle Ages?

Open Ended

How do you think the idea of 'rule by the people' in ancient Athens has influenced modern governments?