World History Quiz

Brought on by Alexander the Great - what is hellenism?

• The worship of the Greek gods and goddesses.
• The study of ancient Roman civilization.
• The art of ancient Egypt and its influence on other civilizations.
• The culture, language, art, and philosophy of ancient Greece and its influence on other civilizations.

What was the significant effect of Alexander the Great's invasions?

• The eradication of foreign elements from Hellenic civilization.

• The creation of a consolidated administration for the Eastern Mediterranean.

• The emergence of enigmatic faiths and the compulsory displacement of the Jews.

• The dissemination of Hellenic civilization across the Eastern Mediterranean.

Which form of government was practiced in ancient Athens as depicted in 'The Athenian Constitution'?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Which of the following was a requirement to vote in ancient Athens?

• Be a slave

• Be a woman

• Be a citizen

• Be a child

Which of the following accurately reflects the relationship between the Greek city-states?

• They coordinated their efforts through a central governing body in Athens.

• They were similar in nature, which allowed them to trade with each other on a regular basis.

• They were all ruled by tyrants.

• They were very independent and therefore developed differently.

What was the primary characteristic of the Spartan city-state?

• It was the hub of Greek trade.

• It was a sanctuary for poets and artists.

• It was the heart of Mediterranean shipbuilding.

• It was a militaristic society

Wars fought between Rome and Carthage?

• Punic Wars
• Battle of Rome
• Roman Wars
• Carthaginian Wars

Which war in Ancient Greece was fought between Athens and Sparta?

• The First Persian War

• The Second Persian War

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Greco-Roman Civil War

Roman Classic Culture was borrowed heavily from?

• Mayan culture
• Greek culture
• Chinese culture
• Egyptian culture

Temple of Portunus (formerly known as, Fortuna Virilis), c. 120-80 B.C.E. belongs to which culture?

• Roman classic culture

• Owed a great deal of its diversity to trade with China.

• Developed in relative isolation.

• Influenced heavily the cultures of Africa and Southwest Asia.