Chapter 9 test review

What were the accomplishments of King Darius?

• Built many pyramids

• Conquered the entire Indus Valley

• Built many roads

• Built a new capital city

Which city-state had these characteristics:officially ruled by two kings, had women's rights, men served in the military from 7-60 and had a military society

• Sparta

• Athens

Cyrus's army was so successful because his soldiers were loyal and well organized.

• False

• True

What is Hellenistic?

• Egyptian-like

• Greek-like

What was the purpose of the Parthenon and why did the Athenians choose to build this temple to this particular goddess?

• The Parthenon was built to honor the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their protector

• The Parthenon was built to honor the god Artemis, whom the people of Athens considered their protector.

Philip was able to conquer the Persian Empire because of the help of his son Alexander the Great.

• True

• False

How does Euclid still influence education today?

• Many geometry rules come straight from Euclid's writing

• All of the scientific method come from Euclid

What advantage did the Athenians have in defeating the Persians the second time?

• This time the Egyptians joined Athens

• This time Sparta joined Athens

A cavalry is a unit of soldiers on horseback.

• False

• True