REVIEW _ MSCS

1.    Nabatean civilization thrived around 2,000 years ago in the desert of the modern-day

     country of Jordan. The following sentences describe Nabateans EXCEPT one:

• They knew where to find sources of food in the desert

• They provide guides to help when caravans across their lands

• They make money from selling to the people passing their land

• They traveled around the area between the Euphrates River and the Redland

1What is an advantage of trade by sea or maritime trade?

• It is safer than overland trade

• It can be quicker than overland

• It makes more money for traders

• It is cheaper than overland trade

Romans and Greeks received most of the Spices during the trading in classical Civilizations. Ships went into the Mediterranean Sea to the port city of_______________

•   Gaza

• Egypt

• Alexandria  

• Babylonia

  The Roman Empire became one of the largest civilizations in the world. It covered more

     than _____________ by 117 CE.

• 1.93 million square kilometers

• 5 million square kilometers

•   7 million square kilometers

• 10 million square kilometers

In the ancient period, cities were starting to be organized. One of the great buildings that

    was built was the Parthenon. It was built on a high cliff to ______________.

• Have a better view

•   Show power and strength

• Impress foreign visitors

• Warn the people if an enemy was approaching

The Roman Empire required people to adopt Roman culture called eclectic culture. Which

     of the following sentences best describes the eclectic?

• A mix of arts, fashion, and historic architecture

• A mix of Roman, Persian, and Egyptian

• A mix of Persian, Egyptian, and Indian

•   None of the above

Constantinople was a trading center located on both sides of Bosporus Strait connecting

     the ____________ with the ____________

• Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean
• Red Sea, Arabian Sea
• Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf
• Black Sea, Sea of Marmara