RC 2: Classical Civilizations

Which event is described in this list?
    Warfare between alliances led by Athens and Sparta
     Lasted nearly 30 years 
     Ended the Golden Age of Pericles

• The Gallic Wars 
• The Peloponnesian Wars
• The Trojan War
• The Punic Wars 

In this quotation, Pericles describes Athenian society as valuing
     "An Athenian citizen does not put private affairs before affairs of the state; even our merchants and businessmen know something about politics. We alone believe that a man who takes no interest in public affairs is more than harmless; he is useless."

• Military discipline
• Civic responsibility 
• Religious Freedom 
• Economic opportunity 

Hippocrates made important contributions in the area of –

• Poetry 
• Sculpture
• Philosophy 
• Medicine 

Which characteristic is associated with both the Roman and the Greek cultures?

• The rule of emperors
• An army of legionnaires
• Polytheistic religion
• Bicameral legislature

Constantine brought a significant change to the Roman Empire by –

• Banning monotheism 
• Writing a constitution
• Moving a capital 
• Abolishing slavery

Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?

• The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire
• The introduction of Christianity to the Near East 
• The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia 
• The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle 

Which civilization influenced the architecture in this picture?

• Greek 
• Russian 
• Byzantine 
• Islamic 

This is a quotation from -
"[W]e are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few."

• Pericles
• Homer
• Pythagoras
• Hippocrates

Which god kept the same name when adopted from Greek mythology by the Romans?

• Venus
• Zeus
• Juno 
• Apollo

What was the purpose of this structure?

• To make travel easier
• To carry water
• To practice a religion
• To defend a city