Quiz on Ancient Civilizations

What type of government did Athens have?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Who was a famous Athenian general who supported Athens democracy?

• Alexander the Great

• Socrates

• Pericles

• Plato

What did Alexander the Great help spread?

• Roman culture

• Egyptian culture

• Hellenistic (Greek) culture

• Byzantine culture

What method did Socrates develop?

• Scientific Method

• Socratic Method

• Mathematical Method

• Artistic Method

What was Rome's form of government?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

What did Rome use to prevent dictatorships?

• Military force

• Checks and balances

• Religious influence

• Economic sanctions

What was the purpose of Roman aqueducts?

• Defense

• Transporting water

• Entertainment

• Trade

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Constantine

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

Who created the Justinian Code?

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Justinian

• Theodora