Test & Review (Chapter 1-4)

The main continents that pass through the equator are South America, Africa, and ____.

• North America

• Europe

• Oceana

• Asia

Which body of water separates the Americas from Europe and Africa?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Artic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Which European country is on a peninsula that is shaped like a boot?

• Greece

• Italy

• Belgium

• Turkey

The island of _____ is located in the Mediterranean Sea near Greece.

• Gaul

• Sicily

• Crete

• Macedonia

Which form of government was founded in Athens?

• Oligarchy

• Aristocracy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

Which of the following does not qualifies a person to be a citizen?

• Through birth in a territory

• Lineage (ancestry)

• Through investment

• Residency

If anyone posed a danger to the polis, the Assembly had the power to ________ them.

• Ostracize

• Jail

• Arrest

• Execute

This smaller council assisted the Assembly in determining what issues they should discuss. Members of this council served a maximum of 2 terms, each no more than 1 year. What is this council called?

• The Assembly

• Jury

• The Strategoi

• The Boule

In ancient times, a jury consisted of 501 citizens. Athens believed having a large pool of jurors prevented __________.

• Bribery

• Corruption

• Theft

• Embezzlement

Foreign residents of Athens were known as ______. They played important roles in the Athenian economy.

• Merchants

• Metics

• Artisans

• Politicians