2nd 6 Weeks World History Test

How did the geography of Greece affect its development?

• The cold weather prevented any agriculture from succeeding.

• The many mountains and seas caused many rival city-states to develop.

• The few natural barriers allowed one strong clan to unite the entire country.

• The intense heat generally forced most outdoor activities inside.

What was true of ancient Greece?

• The mountains and seas prevented trade.

• The limited amount of good farmland led to increased trade and colonization.

• The lack of a central government led to constant tribal warfare.

• Cities were built for use as defensive fortresses.

Which is a true statement about the democracy of ancient Athens?

• Every person was able to vote in government.

• Only the extremely wealthy were able to participate in government.

• All citizens were able to vote or hold a political office.

• Citizens were not allowed to freely speak their opinion about the government.

Who decided the laws in Athenian democracy?

• elected officials

• citizens

• slaves

• the king

What group was allowed citizenship in Athens?

• free men

• young children

• women

• slaves

This city did not allow weak children to live

• Spartans

• Athens

• Rome

• Constantinople

In Athens, the citizens governed themselves.  All men could vote in the assembly.  This type of government is called a...

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy

• Democracy

There were different types of government practiced by Greek cities.   If the government was led by a king who inherited his position from his family that is called a...

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Aristocracy

If a government was led by a small group of people, usually the rich people, it was called an...

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Aristocracy

• Monarchy

The geographic location of Rome led to its dominance of the Mediterranean. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• Rome is located on a river near an abundance of good farmland.

• Rome is in the middle of Italy with easy access to the Mediterranean Sea.

• Rome is part of the Italian Peninsula, which is protected from the rest of Europe by the Alps Mountains.

• Rome is located on a high altitude plateau amongst several mountains which act as natural barriers against foreign invaders.