WH Semester 2 Final

Assess the impact of Hellenistic culture, spread by Alexander the Great, on the regions he conquered.

• Hellenistic culture led to cultural fusion, advancements in various fields, and the establishment of influential cities.
• Hellenistic culture was solely focused on military conquests.
• Hellenistic culture caused a decline in trade and communication.
• Hellenistic culture had no influence on local traditions or practices.

Evaluate the influence of Greek mythology on ancient Greek culture and society.

• Greek mythology discouraged artistic expression in society.
• Greek mythology was primarily focused on scientific discoveries.
• Greek mythology had no impact on ancient Greek culture.
• Greek mythology significantly shaped religious beliefs, artistic expression, and social values in ancient Greek culture.

Compare the democratic practices of Athens with the political structures of other Greek city-states like Sparta and Thebes.

• The Parthenon was built solely for military purposes.
• The architectural style of ancient Greece was primarily influenced by Asian cultures.
• Athens had a direct democracy; Sparta had a mixed government; Thebes had an oligarchic structure.
• Athens had a representative democracy; Sparta had a democratic system; Thebes had a monarchy.

Analyze how the architectural achievements of ancient Greece, such as the Parthenon, reflect their cultural values.

• The Parthenon was built solely for military purposes.
• The architectural style of ancient Greece was primarily influenced by Asian cultures.
• Ancient Greek architecture focused exclusively on functionality and practicality.
• The architectural achievements of ancient Greece reflect their cultural values of beauty, harmony, civic pride, and religious devotion.

How did the outcomes of the Persian Wars affect the Greek city-states?

• The outcomes of the Persian Wars led to increased unity, the formation of alliances, and set the stage for future conflicts.
• The outcomes of the Persian Wars led to the immediate decline of all Greek city-states.
• The Persian Wars resulted in the unification of Greece under Persian rule.
• The Persian Wars caused the Greek city-states to become isolated from each other.

Analyze the impact of Alexander the Great’s conquests on Greek culture.

• Greek culture remained unchanged despite Alexander's military campaigns.
• The conquests led to the decline of Greek culture and its traditions.
• Alexander the Great's conquests isolated Greek culture from other civilizations.
• Alexander the Great's conquests significantly spread and blended Greek culture with local cultures, leading to the Hellenistic period.

Evaluate the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman law. What was the primary purpose of the Twelve Tables?

• To establish military codes
• To promote expansionist policies
• To abolish slavery in the Roman Republic
• To ensure legal transparency for all citizens

Compare the roles of plebeians and patricians in the Roman Republic. What was a major difference between them?

• Plebeians could hold more political offices than patricians.
• Patricians were the wealthy, landowning class, while plebeians were common citizens.
• Plebeians controlled the Senate, while patricians controlled the army.
• Patricians and plebeians had equal legal rights from the start of the Republic.

Analyze Julius Caesar's rise to power. Which action of Caesar had the most significant impact on the fall of the Roman Republic?

• His conquest of Gaul
• His alliance with Cleopatra
• His appointment as dictator for life
• His reforms to the Roman calendar

Compare the leadership styles of Augustus and Nero. What made Augustus's rule more effective?

• Augustus eliminated the Senate to consolidate power.
• Augustus focused solely on military expansion.
• Augustus established a stable government and promoted reforms.
• Augustus ruled through fear and intimidation.