Unit 2 Test Review

What was the shared political belief of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle about who should hold governing power?

• The wealthy elite

• Philosopher-kings

• Military generals

• Common citizens

What is the Socratic Method?

• A method of memorization

• A form of debate

• A teaching method using questions to stimulate critical thinking

• A style of writing

What book did Plato write?

• The Republic

• Politics

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

What was Pax Romana?

• A Roman military strategy

• A period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire

• A Roman law code

• A type of Roman architecture

Why is ancient Greece considered a classical civilization?

• It had a large population

• It influenced modern culture, politics, and philosophy

• It was conquered by Rome

• It had a strong military

How would an Athenian describe Sparta?

• Peaceful and democratic

• Militaristic and oligarchic

• Artistic and philosophical

• Commercial and wealthy

What are the defining features of a democracy?

• Rule by one

• Rule by few

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the military

What is a polis in ancient Greece?

• A type of government

• A religious temple

• A city-state

• A military unit

What influenced the formation of Greek city-states?

• Trade routes

• Geography

• Religion

• Military alliances

What was Athens known for culturally?

• Military training

• Art, philosophy, and democracy

• Agriculture

• Engineering