SSWH3c-d: Classical Mediterranean Societies

During the Hellenistic period, which of these topics would have been LEAST likely to be addressed by Greek writers?

• commerce

• history

• mythology

• philosophy

Similar to the purpose of the Parthenon, this structure built by the Romans in the 1st century B.C.E. shows the importance of

• the Roman religion.

• the Roman city-state.

• the Roman justice system.

• the Roman political bureaucracy.

One of the most important athletic events at the ancient Olympics was

• wrestling.

• swimming.

• fencing.

• judo.

If you were involved in an occupation that held Hippocrates in very high regard, you would most likely be a ___.

• doctor

• lawyer

• engineer

• artist

When the Olympic games began in ancient Greece, only ___ were allowed to participate.

• men

• Spartans

• Athenians

• unmarried women

The term Hellenistic culture has been defined as "Greek-like" culture. Why?

• It helped create the original Greek culture.

• It was a mixture of Greek and other cultures.

• It was heavily influenced by the Roman Empire.

• It failed to spread like traditional Greek culture.

In ancient Greece, the Olympic games were held in which ___ competed against each other to honor the gods.

• city-states

• Athens and Greece

• Roman & European

• politicians

Which statement BEST describes the Titans in Greek mythology?

• They defeated the Olympians.

• They were the children of the Olympians.

• They ruled before the Olympians existed.

• They were responsible for banishing the Olympians to earth.

Which of these is the GREATEST role played by Mount Olympus in ancient Greece?

• People thought it was where Satan lived.

• It was believed to be the home of the gods.

• It was believed to be the birthplace of Earth.

• Young men were required to climb it to reach adulthood.

Like the Greek god Hades, ___ is the Roman God of the Underworld.

• Pluto

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Neptune