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WorksheetsSFA Social Studies Final Exam
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 31mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which development eventually led to the Peloponnesian War?
a)
Creation of the Peloponnesian League and Delian League
b)
Rivalry between Athens and Sparta for control of Greece
c)
Persia invaded the Peloponnesian Peninsula.
d)
The Macedonians invaded Greece
2.
Why was the Battle of Salamis a turning point in the Persian War?
a)
It solidified Persian control of the sea.
b)
It halted the Persian land invasion.
c)
It broke Persian Naval control in the area.
d)
Athens was able to conquer Sparta.
3.
What was the result of the rivalry between Athens and Sparta for control over Greece?
a)
The Persian War
b)
The Second Persian War
c)
The Peloponnesian War
d)
The Peloponnesian League
4.
Which ruler was most responsible for uniting Greece?
a)
Alexander the Great
b)
Philip II
c)
Pericles
d)
Xerxes
5.
The origins if Hellenistic culture are traced to __
a)
Greece
b)
India
c)
Egypt
d)
Persia
6.
Much of the territory Alexander added to his empire was first held by which empire?
a)
Roman
b)
Byzantine
c)
Macedonian
d)
Persian
7.
Where did most of the Ancient Greeks believe their gods lived?
a)
Mt. Vesuvius
b)
Valhalla
c)
Mt. Olympus
d)
The Underworld
8.
Which structure is considered the finest example of classical Greek architecture?
a)
Coloseum
b)
Parthenon
c)
Theater of Dionysus
d)
Pantheon
9.
Who was the most powerful of the Greek gods?
a)
Zeus
b)
Apollo
c)
Hera
d)
Athena
10.
Ancient Greek culture continues to influence modern _
a)
warfare
b)
music
c)
literature, architecture, drama
d)
ship building
11.
Alexandria, Egypt became and important center for the study of _
a)
Medicine and mathematics
b)
Weapons and warfare
c)
Shipbuilding
d)
Economics and trade
12.
Who helped Athens defeat the Persians in 480 B.C.?
a)
Egypt
b)
Sparta
c)
Ionia
d)
Delian League
13.
What was the most important factor in Athens becoming the most powerful city-state?
a)
It's relationship with Sparta
b)
It's support for the arts
c)
It's democracy
d)
It's control of the Delian League
14.
Why did Sparta want to weaken Athens' power in Greece?
a)
It feared Athens' leadership in the Delian League.
b)
It resented Athens' art and learning
c)
Sparta thought democracy was dangerous
d)
Sparta didn't like the Delian League
15.
What was the ultimate result of the Peloponnesian War for all Greeks?
a)
Athens entered a Golden Age
b)
The Greeks were conquered by Macedonia
c)
The Greeks beat the Persians
d)
Sparta developed a democracy
16.
How did Alexander keep control in Greece after his father died?
a)
He allowed them to govern themselves.
b)
He united them in a war against Persia.
c)
He destroyed a rebellious city-state as a warning.
d)
He introduced Hellenistic culture.
17.
What best shows how Hellenistic culture spread?
a)
The division of Alexander's empire
b)
Alexander's last major battle
c)
His destruction of Thebes
d)
The building of new cities like Alexandria
18.
Why did the Greeks study and write about the past?
a)
They were proud of their history
b)
They wanted to pass knowledge to future generations.
c)
Learning from the past makes one wise.
d)
They wanted more information about the gods.
19.
Which Greek philosopher's teaching method is still used today?
a)
Plato
b)
Aristotle
c)
Zeno
d)
Socrates
20.
What was the main reason Romans built roads?
a)
To transport food
b)
To make trade better
c)
So soldiers could travel faster
d)
So it would be easier to find Rome
21.
Who was the great orator of Rome who is still studied today?
a)
Socrates
b)
Cicero
c)
Caesar
d)
Octavian
22.
Which groups rebelled against Rome in what region?
a)
Jews in Judea
b)
Plebeians in Jerusalem
c)
Greeks in Rome
d)
Pharisees in Asia Minor
23.
Where do we get our information on the life of Jesus?
a)
the Pharasees
b)
the Zealots
c)
Jewish teachings
d)
the Gospels
24.
What religion did Jesus practice?
a)
Christianity
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Islam
25.
What did the disciples do after after the death and resurrection of Jesus?
a)
Spread Christianity around the Roman world.
b)
Argued for Rome to pardon Jesus.
c)
Convinced Jews to stop rebelling against Rome.
d)
Hid and kept Jesus' teachings a secret.
26.
From whom do the Gospels say Jesus is descended?
a)
Alexander the Great
b)
John the Baptist
c)
King David
d)
Augustus
27.
What was a major theme of Jesus' teachings?
a)
Forgivness
b)
Nirvana
c)
Reincarnation
d)
Polytheism
28.
Which is NOT a teaching of Christianity?
a)
Jesus is Son of God
b)
Jesus died to atone for our sins
c)
Jesus rose from the dead
d)
Jesus wrote the sacred scriptures
29.
How did Rome's leaders gain control after the end of the Pax Romana?
a)
the senate
b)
the people
c)
the provinces
d)
the military
30.
What led to the Goths arriving in Roman lands?
a)
The Huns pushed into Europe
b)
The battle of Adrianople
c)
Constantine became emperor
d)
Rome attacked them
31.
What did Rome grant to all free persons that helped spread Greco-Roman culture?
a)
Free grain
b)
Currency
c)
Citizenship
d)
Christianity
32.
What was an advantage that concrete had over stone?
a)
It was lighter that stone
b)
It was harder to work with
c)
It required great skill
d)
It was heavier than stone
33.
What helped improve Roman bridge design?
a)
arched supports
b)
aqueducts
c)
concrete colums
d)
drains
34.
Romance Languages
a)
Include English and Spanish
b)
are still spoken today
c)
developed into Latin
d)
are spoken everywhere but Italy
35.
What did Romans build to enjoy large-scale entertainment?
a)
amphitheater
b)
concrete
c)
aqueducts
d)
baths
36.
What discovery did Galen make that is still important?
a)
Earth moves around the sun
b)
Arteries and veins carry blood
c)
Mixing sand, limestone, and clay make concrete
d)
Arches make bridges stronger
37.
Christians believe in one God in three persons. What is this called?
a)
Good Samaritan
b)
Messiah
c)
Holy Union
d)
Trinity
38.
Tradition that includes Jewish and Christian shared elements is _
a)
Trinity
b)
Gospel
c)
Judeo-Christian
d)
New Testament
39.
Name for God the Father, God the Son , and God the Holy Spirit is?
a)
Christianity
b)
the Trinity
c)
the Eucharist
d)
the Apostles
40.
What was the main role of Roman women?
a)
Serve as magistrates
b)
Have and raise children
c)
Manage family business
d)
Pass laws
41.
What was something wealthy and poor Romans had in common?
a)
Running water in their homes
b)
Worshipping Roman gods
c)
Living in a villa
d)
Owning many slaves
42.
What was a tenant farmer in Rome?
a)
Farmer who rented an apartment
b)
Farmer who bought land
c)
Farmer who rented land
d)
Farmer who rented crops
43.
What does the US government have in common with the Roman republic?
a)
direct democracy
b)
separation of powers
c)
aediles and fasces
d)
equal voting rights
44.
What is the reason for checks and balances?
a)
to highlight the most important branch
b)
determine who can participate in government
c)
limit the power of each branch
d)
increase the power of certain leaders
45.
How did Romans limit the power of officials?
a)
term limits
b)
use of togas
c)
divisions between classes
d)
Race of Honors
46.
How did the plebeians first get access to political office?
a)
They went on strike
b)
They wrote a petition
c)
They started a war
d)
They paid the patricians
47.
What was the result of Rome's conquest of Carthage?
a)
Rome had the eastern Mediterranean
b)
Rome had the western Mediterranean
c)
Rome had lands to the north
d)
Rome did not gain land
48.
How did life change for poor Romans as the empire grew?
a)
Jobs were easy to find
b)
There was more farmland
c)
They became wealthy
d)
They moved to the city to find work
49.
What happened to the Roman army when Marius allowed regular citizens to join?
a)
It became more professional
b)
It became unpredictable
c)
It became smaller
d)
It became less capable
50.
After winning civil wars, both Sulla and Caesar _
a)
left the army
b)
urged the poor to riot
c)
made themselves dictators
d)
joined the senate
51.
How did Italy's geography help the Romans conquer the peninsula?
a)
It was easy to travel across.
b)
It was too mountainous for invaders.
c)
It had no major waterways to cross
d)
It had easy access to the rest of Europe
52.
Rome was built along which river?
a)
The Tigris
b)
The Euphrates
c)
The Tiber
d)
The Nile
53.
Who could participate in the Roman Republic?
a)
Everyone
b)
All adult males
c)
All free adult males
d)
All free adults
54.
How did Greek mythology become part of Roman culture?
a)
Romans told myths about Greek gods
b)
Romans identified their gods with Greek gods
c)
Romans wrote completely new myths
d)
Romans learned Greek myths from Carthage
55.
What did magistrates have in common?
a)
They were appointed by the senate
b)
They were wealthy
c)
They served as long as they wanted
d)
They lacked the power of veto
56.
What is a main difference of the US government and the Roman Republic?
a)
Women can vote
b)
System of checks and balances
c)
The Senate
d)
Power of Veto
57.
What is the relationship between government and religion in Rome?
a)
Religion was supported by the government.
b)
It was ignored by the government
c)
It was not connected to the government
d)
It was banished by the government
58.
How did the Republic of Rome change as it conquered more territory?
a)
It became smaller
b)
It became an empire
c)
It became poorer
d)
It became landlocked
59.
How did Julius Caesar become dictator?
a)
His troops were loyal to Rome
b)
His troops were loyal to him
c)
His support came from the senate
d)
He was supported by Pompey
60.
What is an "established religion"?
a)
One that has existed for at least a century
b)
One that has a background in mythology
c)
One that is based on other's religions
d)
One that is supported by the government
61.
How were loyal allies rewarded by Rome?
a)
They became citizens
b)
They were given back their land
c)
They didn't pay taxes
d)
They became senators
62.
What is the best description of Rome's attitude towards other cultures?
a)
Ignorant
b)
Stubborn
c)
Open minded
d)
Furious
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