Ancient Civilizations - Missed Questions

Imagine Nate, Noah, and Saddie are standing in the bustling Agora, excited to cast their votes and share their ideas about how their society should be run. In this place, everyone gets a say, and the people—not just one ruler—decide the rules. This way of governing has inspired countries like the USA! Which system are Nate, Noah, and Saddie experiencing as they make speeches and vote in the Agora?

• Democracy in Medieval Europe

• Roman Republic in Ancient Rome

• Feudalism in Ancient Greece

• Democracy in Ancient Greece

Dallon, Mya, and Elliott are planning a grand adventure! Which two of the following reasons might have inspired people like them to join the crusades?

• To gain wealth and land

• To spread Christianity

• To escape from feudal obligations

• To learn new languages

Chloe, Parker, and Tanner are time-traveling students visiting ancient Egypt! As they watch the workers build the Pyramids, they wonder: How did these workers view their role in this grand construction?

• They were forced slaves with no rights.

• They were skilled laborers who took pride in their work.

• They were foreign invaders building monuments for themselves.

• They were uninterested in the construction.

Imagine Parker, Mya, and Charley are living in Ancient China. Which type of labor could nobles and scholars like them avoid?

• manual

• intellectual

• seasonal

• artistic

Imagine you are at a grand historical debate with Parker, Sophia, and Eliot. Which speaker is most likely an emperor of a new dynasty?

• Speaker A: “Working on the wall has been exhausting and extremely dangerous. I didn’t have a choice — we were forced into it.”

• Speaker B: “Having long nails and not needing to do physical labor is the best part of my life. I enjoy the comfort.”

• Speaker C: “Think styling your hair every day is hard? Imagine having your feet tightly wrapped until your toes break and your feet shrink to just a few inches, all to fit society’s idea of beauty.”

• Speaker D: “Since I was granted the Mandate of Heaven, things have greatly improved. Our civilization is thriving, and we may be entering a time of great peace and prosperity.”

Alice, Caiden, and Olivia are traveling back in time to ancient Greece! Where would they join other eligible citizens to discuss and vote on important laws?

• Senate

• Agora

• Patrician

• Assembly

Caiden and Zariah are exploring how cities grew and amazing things were built. They discovered that the growth of cities supported the development of _______ and architecture. What did they find?

• writing

• farming

• hunting

• dancing

Damine, Olivia, and Ryan are discussing why people joined the Crusades. Which of the following was NOT one of their reasons?

• Religious devotion

• Desire to free Jerusalem

• Seeking wealth and land

• Avoiding forgiveness from sins

Imagine Layla and Lexi are exploring ancient Sparta! Because the mountains kept Sparta isolated, the city focused on self-sufficiency and military conquering for ______. What do you think they needed most?

• resources

• religion

• art

• trade

Imagine John, Emily, and Max are history detectives! They are investigating Document 1. Based on what you know, which option best explains what they see in the era of document 1?

• Document 1 shows the Neolithic era where people farm and started to settle in one location

• Document 1 shows the results of the fall of Rome

• Document 1 shows the Paleolithic era where people were hunter and gathers

• Document 1 shows the democratic process of ancient Greece taking place around a fire