T2: A. Introduction to European classical civilization

The Minoan civilization and the ancient Greek civilization belong to the early European civilization.

• True

• False

The Greek peninsula entered its Dark Ages between 1100 BC and 800 BC

• True

• False

The ancient Roman civilization mainly learned from the Greeks.

• True

• False

Ancient Greece covered the Greek peninsula, Crete and the Italian peninsula.

• True

• False

Which of the followings was NOT a characteristic of the Greek city-states?

• They were cut off from one another by sea or mountains.

• They had the same number of slaves.

• They had set up different forms of government.

• They were not ruled by a united government.

Which of the following descriptions about the ancient Greek civilization is correct?

• Sparta was a center of learning during the Classical Age of the ancient Greek civilization.

• The Hellenistic Age was the golden age of the ancient Greek civilization.

• The Greek civilization declined due to Alexander's expansion.

• The Greek civilization declined in 146 BC.

Which of the following chronological orders of the political development of ancient Rome is correct?

• Republic > Oligarchy > Democracy

• Oligarchy > Democracy > Empire

• Monarchy > Republic > Empire

• Empire > Monarchy > Republic

Which of the followings was NOT a characteristic of the Roman Republic?

• All male citizens could elect the consuls.

• All male citizens could elect members of the Senate.

• All male citizens could vote in assemblies.

• All male citizens could decide on the resolutions suggested by the Senate.

Who was elected as the 'dictator for life'?

• Julius Caesar

• Octavian

• Antony

• Nero

Which people overthrew the Western Roman Empire?

• The Carthaginians

• The Germanic peoples

• The ancient Greeks

• The ancient Egyptians