Ancient Greece and Rome Test Review

A city-state which favored democracy and a well-rounded education. 
(Also, the largest city-state by a wide margin)

• Sparta
• Athens
• Delphi
• Corinth

Why did the Greeks think that myths, epics, and fables were important?

• They often provided money for the rich.
• They had nothing else to do.
• They often taught lessons and values.
• They often taught people how to read.

What city was buried in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted?

• Naples
• Florence
• Rome
• Pompeii

Greece is a peninsula which means

• a mountain range with a river running through it. 
• land surrounded by water on three sides
• an area with major rivers running through it
• a very mountainous region

What is a form of government called in which the leader is put into office by citizens with the right to vote?

• Republic
• Monarchy
• Empire
• Theocracy

_{Greek has many _________that are like mini countries.}

• counties
• city-states
• provinces
• parishes

Stories that portray Greek Gods and goddesses are called 

• essays
• fables
• histories
• myths

What was the type of Roman art made from tiles?

• Mosaic

• Fresco

• Sculpture

• Collage

A militaristic city-state where boys were trained from an early age to fight.

• Athens
• Delphi
• Corinth
• Sparta

What is a romance language?

• A language that sounds good when spoken
• languages that have evolved from latin
• An unspoken language
• languages that have evolved from english