Europe quiz/test

Europe is nicknamed the "peninsula of _________"

• atolls

• archipelagos

• peninsulas

• coral reefs

What mountain range divides Europe & Asia

• Alps

• Ural

• Pyrenees

• Himalayas

What standard of living is most of Europe considered to be?

• Less Developed

• Developing

• Developed

• Reverting

Which European area is known for being the birthplace of democracy?

• Corinth

• England

• Athens

• Rome

What are the differences between Athens & Sparta (choose all that apply)

• Athens is more focused on military strength

• Sparta is known for its Parthenon architecture

• Sparta is known for more equitable treatment between males and females

• Athens is known for philosophers and democracy while Sparta is known for training their young to be soldiers

Who was the main female focus in the Trojan War?

• Cleopatra

• Helen

• Sara

• Delilah

Where did most Roman Gladiators fight?

• Colosseum

• Stadium

• Chariot arena

• Pantheon

Who was the most famous Roman general whose assassination marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of Rome's imperial reigns?

• Marc Antony

• Octavian

• Pompeii

• Caesar

Why did the Roman Empire fall? (check all that apply)

• They started giving away too much land

• They were invaded by outside forces

• Corrupt leadership

• Too much territory to control

When were the Dark Ages/Middle Ages?

• 1000-2000 BCE

• 500-1500 BCE

• 500-1500 CE

• 2000-1000 CE