Social Studies Final

What angered the subjects of the Persian Empire and caused them to rebel?

• high taxes

• the king's son plotting to take over the throne

• a drought

• a war

Spartan women were trained in

• cooking, cleaning, and combat

• art, music, and poetry

• sewing, swordplay, and trade

• running, wrestiling and javelin throwing

King Darius' power depended on his

• nobles

• tax collectors

• army

• chief of police

Greek city-states were run by their

• soldiers

• citizens

• politicians

• kings

Ancient Greeks made their living raising

• sheep

• cattle

• horses

• rabbits

The place where Egyptian families spent time together was their

• rooftops

• pyramids

• plazas

• temples

The Great Pyramid in Giza was built for which pharaoh?

• King Khufu

• King Khafre

• King Hapi

• King Re

Which answer best describes the type of government in Egypt after 3100 B.C.?

• a democracy

• a dynasty

• a city-state

• a strong village chief

The Chaldeans contributes the _________ to our modern-day calendar.

• major holidays

• seven-day week

• twelve-month year

• weekend

The few Sumerians who learned to write often became ________, holding high positions in society.

• artisans

• scribes

• heads of households

• merchants