Module 7 Quiz

Reading and writing was often only taught to the upper class in ancient societies.

• True

• False

In ancient societies, kings were believed to be appointed by whom?

• The gods

• The people

• The merchants

• The scribes

What group was often located at the bottom of the social structure in ancient societies?

• Farmers

• Kings

• Merchants

• Scribes

Why are social classes often linked to a pyramid structure?

• Most societies have a large number of lower class people and few upper class

• Pyramids were a sign of power in the ancient world.

• Most societies have built pyramids.

• People in the ancient world never saw a pyramid.

What is a social class?

• People with similar positions in society

• A celebration for the upper class

• A technology used for farming

• A group created to help people

Most people in early civilizations were:

• Farmers

• Kings

• Merchants

• Soldiers

A social structure promotes equality.

• True

• False

What would you call a family of rulers?

• Dynasty

• Scribes

• Merchants

• Empire

It was relatively easy in all ancient societies to change social status.

• True

• False

Women had the same rights in Athens and Sparta.

• True

• False