Civilizations Quiz

What was the belief about kings in Mesopotamia?

• They were representatives of the gods

• They were chosen by the people

• They were the strongest warriors

• They were the wealthiest merchants

What roles did women primarily have in Paleolithic societies?

• Warriors

• Farmers

• Foragers and basket weavers

• Builders

What did people in the Paleolithic period not have?

• Language

• Writing

• Tools

• Fire

What did Greek philosophers begin to question?

• The will of the gods

• The power of kings

• The nature of the universe

• The role of women

How were the Mycenaeans different from the Minoans?

• They were peaceful traders.

• They were very warlike.

• They were nomadic.

• They were primarily farmers.

What does the word "Polis" loosely translate to?

• City-state

• Kingdom

• Empire

• Village

What did the Hoplite Phalanx consist of?

• Cavalry units

• Archers in loose formation

• Several rows of soldiers with spears and shields

• Single combat warriors

Who was elected in 594 B.C. to solve the problems of debt in Athens?

• Solon

• Draco

• Cleisthenes

• Aristogoras

What role did the Athenian navy play in the conflict?

• They blockaded Sparta's ports

• They raided Sparta’s colonies along the coastline

• They transported troops to Sparta

• They engaged in direct naval battles with Sparta

What was the Hippocratic School known for?

• Philosophy

• Architecture

• Medicine and Scientific theory

• Literature