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Alexander the Great did not biological father was actually his father. Which Greek god did Alexander believe was his true father?

• Ares

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

Which of these activities would an archaeologist most likely do? 

• make maps
• examine artifacts
• read old newspapers
• study the Earth's landforms

Why was Mount Olympus important to the Ancient Greeks?

• It was the center of the universe.

• It was where the gods lived.

• It was home to the Ancient Greeks' most important temple.

• It was where the people lived.

Early modern humans invented the spear thrower. What did this invention enable them to do that earlier hominids could not do?

• make clothes from animals skins

• kill animals from a distance

• keep animals out of their shelters

• make better paintings of animals

Why was the Parthenon built?

• to foretell the future

• to honor Athena

• to honor Zeus

• to hold meetings

How did people in the Paleolithic Age get their food?

• by hunting and gathering

• by planting and harvesting

• by herding goats and cattle

• by trading over land and sea

Which sentence best describes education in Sparta?

• Children did not learn to read.

• Children studied sculpture and painting.

• Both boys and girls got military training.

• Both boys and girls learned to cook and clean.

What was the greatest benefit when people began farming?

• They had more time to relax.

• They has better tasting food.

• They has a stable food supply.

• They had enough water fro crops.

Alexander built cities with these features: an agora, a temple, a theater, and a university.  Why did he design cities this way?

• Because he enjoyed watching people buy and sell their goods.
• Because he wanted the cities to be like Greek cities.
• Because he believed people needed a public place to pray.
• Because he thought it would encourage people to attend plays.

Where were the earliest human settlements located?

• in forests

• in deserts

• near mountains

• near water