Spring Semester Summative Review

What led to the Peloponnesian War?

• Sparta and its allies feared Athen's power.

• Athens and its allies feared Sparta's power.

• The Roman Empire invaded Greece.

• The Persian Empire attacked Greece.

How did the government of Sparta differ from the government of Athens?

• Sparta's citizens had a weaker role in their government.

• Athens had a monarchy while Sparta had a democracy.

• Sparta had a stronger role for citizens in their government.

• Athens had a weaker role for citizens in their government.

How was life in Sparta different from life in Athens?

• Spartans feared change, while Athenians valued new ideas.

• Athenians feared change, while Spartans valued new ideas.

• Both valued new ideas equally.

• Both feared change equally.

What was the long-term effect of the conquest of Alexander the Great?

• Greek culture was spread far beyond Greece.

• Greek culture was confined to Greece.

• Roman culture spread beyond Rome.

• Persian culture spread beyond Persia.

What features does the Roman Republic and U.S. government have in common?

• Separation of powers

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Theocracy

The core beliefs of Christianity come from which source?

• The New Testament

• The Old Testament

• The Quran

• The Torah

What major factors contributed to the decline of the Roman empire?

• Foreign invasions and economic problems

• Scientific advancements and cultural growth

• Expansion of trade and military strength

• Peace treaties and economic prosperity

Why was most Roman trade conducted by sea, rather than by land?

• Sea trade was safer, faster and cheaper

• Land trade was safer, faster and cheaper

• Sea trade was more dangerous and slower

• Land trade was more dangerous and slower

How did Roman sculpture differ from ancient Greek sculpture?

• Roman sculpture was more realistic

• Greek sculpture was more realistic

• Roman sculpture was more abstract

• Greek sculpture was more abstract

Looking at the map, what advantages did location bring to the Eastern empire?

• Easy access to the Mediterranean, Black and Red seas

• Limited access to trade routes

• Isolation from other civilizations

• Difficult terrain for agriculture