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The Great Wall of China was built to keep invaders from the north out. This is an example of:

• reflecting cultural values

• expanding a civilization

• providing a historical perspective

• meeting a civilization's need

Activities like the Gladiator competitions and the Greek Olympics demonstrate what aspect of ancient civilizations?

• The need to express their cultural values by conquering other civilizations.

• The need to express their cultural values through architecture.

  
  

• The need to express their cultural values through entertainment.

• The need to express their cultural values through communication.

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An example of ancient architecture that reflected religious beliefs includes

• Ziggurats of Mesopotamia where gods were worshipped
  

•  Pyramids of Egypt where Pharaohs were buried
  

• Parthenon of Greece which was to honor the goddess Athena

• All of these

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 The Greeks are known for their architectural achievement of building columns which were used to support the heavy marble roofs of their buildings.  How did this help the Greeks thrive?

• It allowed them to terrace farm

• They were able to please the patron god with the beauty of the columns.

• They were able to build strong buildings that were also beautiful on uneven terrain

• . It allowed them to see the patron god’s statue inside the building.

  
  

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Romans are known for their innovative construction of roads throughout their empire which:

• were used to conduct religious ceremonies

• allowed their civilization to expand throughout Europe.

•  demonstrates the ideas they borrowed from the Egyptians.

• made the cities more beautiful.

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The modern Olympic Games come from the ancient Olympics in Greece. Which statement correctly compares the ancient and modern games?

• . The Olympics still honor Zeus, but now winners are awarded medals

• The Olympics are still an athletic competition, but now both women and men participate.

• The Olympics are still held in Greece, but now the modern Olympic Games are not religious events.

• The Olympics still only allow men, but now athletes from all over the world can participate in the modern games.

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How do the cultural values represented by the Olympic games differ from ancient to modern times?

• The ancient games valued equality

• Only the ancient games reflected religious values

• The modern Olympics values an athletes strength whereas the ancient games did not

• There are no differences because both the ancient and modern games still show all the same cultural values

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 Based on the passage above, what can you infer about Roman architecture?

• With the invention of concrete, buildings became more sturdy and parts of them remain standing today.

  
  

• Roman architecture was fragile and nothing remains standing today.

• The Romans lacked the necessary resources to create buildings that would last.

• Women served as architects for the design of the Circus Maximus.

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1. In your own words, define architecture OR infrastructure.