History 1st exam revision

Which of the following descriptions about the ancient Greek civilization are correct?

• Sparta was a centre of learning during the Classical Age of the ancient Greek civilization.

• The Hellenistic Age was the golden age of the ancient Greek civilization.

• The ancient Greek civilization started around 800 BC.

• iii and iv The birth of the ancient Greek civilization ended the Dark Ages of the Greek peninsula.

Which of the following descriptions about Athens is INCORRECT?

• Athens was a city-state with a democratic government.

• The Council of Elders had the highest authority

• The Athenians built many great temples and open-air theatres.

• The Athenians loved education.

What were the reasons for the rise of city-states in ancient Greece?

• Social differences led to the different forms of government in ancient Greece.

• Places were separated by sea or mountains.

• The ancient Greeks were made up of different tribes. They had different cultures.

• The ancient Greeks believed in different religions.

The ____________ civilization and the ___________civilization formed the Early European civilization.

• Minoan

• Mycenaean

• ancient Greek

• ancient Roman

Which of the following descriptions about Sparta is INCORRECT?

• Sparta was an oligarchy.

• The Council of Elders got the highest power.

• Citizens could join the Assembly.

• Sparta did not have slaves.

Which of the following descriptions about the spread of the ancient Greek civilization is INCORRECT?

• During the Hellenistic Age, the ancient Greek civilization influenced the Mediterranean region, West and Central Asia.

• Alexander the Great spread the ancient Greek civilization to Asia and Africa.

• The ancient Greek civilization influenced the Mycenaean civilization.

• The ancient Romans learned from the ancient Greek civilization.

Which of the following descriptions about the Roman Republic is INCORRECT?

• The government was divided into executive and legislative branches.

• The two consuls were the highest officials. They were elected by all male citizens.

• The Senate would give advice to the consuls and appoint governors.

• The Roman Republic was ruled by kings.

Which of the following is the correct chronological order of events in the Roman Empire?

• Octavian got the title 'Augustus' from the Senate→End of the Pax Romana→Fall of the Western Roman Empire→Fall of the Eastern Roman Empire

• End of the Pax Romana→Fall of the Eastern Roman Empire→Fall of the Western Roman Empire→Octavian got the title 'Augustus' from the Senate

• Fall of the Eastern Roman Empire→End of the Pax Romana→Octavian got the title 'Augustus' from the Senate→Fall of the Western Roman Empire

• Fall of the Western Roman Empire→Octavian got the title 'Augustus' from the Senate→End of the Pax Romana→Fall of the Eastern Roman Empire

Which of the following descriptions about Julius Caesar is correct?

• Caesar was defeated by Pompey in a civil war.

• In 59 BC, Caesar was elected consul.

• In 55 BC, Caesar was killed by the senators.

• Caesar was elected 'tribune for life'.

What were the features of Spartan oligarchy?

• There were still kings.

• The Council of Elders got the highest power.

• The elders in Sparta were chosen from nobles, the minority of the population.

• The Assembly could discuss the bills proposed by the Council of Elders.