Ancient European Civilizations Quiz

The Mediterranean region was home to what 2 great civilizations of ancient Europe?

• The Aztecs and the Incas

• Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia

• Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

• The Chinese and the Japanese

Why is Europe’s aging population an economic issue?

• Older people demand more goods and services than countries can provide.

• Many people have retired, leaving fewer people working and earning wages.

• Older people are not retiring and letting younger people enter the workforce.

What geographic advantages helped the Mediterranean become the region where European Civilization was born?

• The harsh winters made people resilient.

• The Mild climate made survival there easier.

• The desert landscape provided protection.

• The mountains isolated the region.

Why is Europe's population shrinking?

• Birth Rate is higher than the Death Rate.

• Death Rate is higher than the Birth Rate

What country in Europe is a theocracy (Religious Leader is in charge)?

• France

• Vatican City

• Venice

• Spain

What Greek city developed the first direct democracy?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Thebes

What did the Greeks use to explain nature?

• Philosophical debates

• Scientific theories

• Myths and gods

• Historical records

What were the Greek festivals to honor gods called?

• Panathenaea

• Saturnalia

• Bacchanalia

• Olympics

What civilization created the first republic?

• Romans

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Persians

Who formed a triumvirate, won the civil wars, and became the first dictator of the Roman Empire?

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Caligula