Greece and Rome Review

Which geographic factor influenced the development of independent city-states in ancient Greece?

• monsoon cycle

• tropical location

• smooth coastline

• mountainous topography

The Hellenistic culture, associated with the rule of Alexander the Great, developed as a result of

• ethnocentrism

• cultural diffusion

• direct democracy

• embargoes

Which geographic feature served as a barrier to political unity and encouraged the rise of independent city-states in ancient Greece?

• broad plains

• mountain ranges

• navigable rivers

• numerous ports

What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?

• expansion of Hellenistic culture

• formation of the Christian church

• decreased importance of the Silk Roads

• increased support of the Mayan leaders

One way in which the ancient city-state of Athens and the Gupta Empire are similar is that both

• allowed universal suffrage

• developed matriarchal societies

• promoted art and literature

• established plantation agriculture

Hellenistic culture is most closely associated with

• Greece

• Italy

• England

• France

Which is true for both Athens and Sparta?

• Both emphasized the military.

• Both were city-states.

• Both produced great art.

• Both worshiped one god.

Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?

• The government and society in Sparta are so strict. The people have little voice in government.

• I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens.

• This society allows for more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in Athens.

• I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God.

In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on

• education

• military service

• family order

• human rights

The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome are examples of

• written laws

• religious rules of conduct

• economic sanctions

• early constitutions