Ancient Greece and Rome: World History Quiz

The Athenians of Greece are credited with _____.

• using the wheel.

• establishing the first democracy.

• developing the crossbow.

• being religiously tolerant.

The period known as the Pax Romana included all of the following EXCEPT __________.

• constant warfare.

• a comfortable standard of living for almost everyone.

• the spread of democracy across the empire.

• the construction of roads and public buildings.

• peace and stability.

What was Justinian’s Code?

• An improved library system.

• A new form of writing.

• A school of philosophy.

• An organized set of civil law.

The map best illustrates which of the following empires?

• Mongol

• Roman

• Persian

• Spartan

How did Theodora affect the Byzantine world?

• She brought valuable treasures from foreign nations to Byzantine.

• She removed Justinian from the throne.

• She was in favor of invading Rome.

• She influenced new laws that expanded women’s rights and property rights.

Which event is described in this list? - Warfare between alliances led by Athens and Sparta - Lasted nearly 30 years - Ended the Golden Age of Pericles

• The Gallic wars

• The Peloponnesian War

• The Trojan War

• The Punic Wars

Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?

• The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire.

• The introduction of Christianity to the Near East.

• The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia.

• The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle.

Which information correctly completes this table? (Choose 2 answers)

• Column 1—Centered in Constantinople.

• Column 1—Centered in Rome.

• Column 2—Accepted the authority of the Pope.

• Column 2—Had leaders called the Patriarch

What is the correct chronological order for the events below… I. Augustus Caesar becomes 1st Emperor II. Pax Romana III. Rome forms as a republic IV. Julius Caesar is assassinated

• I. II. IV. III.

• III. IV. I. II.

• III. IV. II. I.

• IV. II. III. I.

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the decline of the Roman Empire?

• low taxes

• invasions from German tribes and the Huns.

• weak leadership.

• economic troubles.