Free Printable Unit 2 Review

1.

1) In the Classical Era, Greek religion could BEST be described as

a)

animistic

b)

monotheistic

c)

paganistic

d)

polytheistic

2.

2) During the Roman Empire

a)

A) most religions were tolerated as long as members still revered the emperors.

b)

B) the government discouraged long-standing religious ceremonies.

c)

C) Islam was banned from all of the territories in the empire.

d)

D) citizens were required to worship Zeus, Apollo, & Hera.

3.

3) The Western Roman Empire was weakened by which of these?

a)

A) the high cost of defending the empire

b)

B) civil wars begun by Christian zealots

c)

C) uprisings by Etruscans in the north

d)

D) the prolonged nature of the Peloponnesian War

4.

These describe what position in the Roman Republic?
· two people served in this position
· highest elected position in the Roman Republic
· elected by the Centuriate Assembly
· highest civilian and military magistrates

a)

A) Censor

b)

B) Consul

c)

C) Emperor

d)

D) Praetor

5.

Which is the BEST description of plebeians in Ancient Rome?

a)

a group of judges in the Roman Empire

b)

a group of three leaders of the Roman Republic

c)

a large but politically limited group of people

d)

a powerful group of nobles who were small in number

6.

Which is the BEST description of patricians in Ancient Rome?

a)

a group of judges in the Roman Empire

b)

a group of three leaders of the Roman Republic

c)

a large but politically limited group of people

d)

a powerful group of nobles who were small in number

7.

Pericles is MOST known for

a)

being a firm but fair tyrant of Ancient Greece.

b)

overseeing democratic government in Ancient Athens.

c)

his instruction of famous philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

d)

leading Sparta to victory over Persian invaders in 5th century Greece.

8.

In its early years, Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire because its teaching appealed especially to

a)

wealthy merchants.

b)

many Roman emperors

c)

the poor and oppressed.

d)

Hellenistic philosophers

9.

Greek civilization spread throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, Egypt, and Asia as Alexander the Great conquered city after city. In order to maintain control, a strong military presence was left in each of the dominated areas. How did this affect the cultures of those regions conquered by Alexander?

a)

Religion, art, and philosophy were influenced by Greek thought.

b)

Members of the conquered population covertly taught their children their history.

c)

The dominated population fought against any teachings that were influenced by Greek thought.

d)

The government forced the teaching of Greek mathematics and philosophies in the schools in the region.

10.

· Eudoxus
· Ptolemy
· Pythagoras

What is the BEST title for the list?

a)

Greek Musicians

b)

Greek Geographers

c)

Greek Playwrights

d)

Greek Mathematicians

11.

Which Macedonian king conquered much of the ancient civilized world and created an empire that blended Greek, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian influences?

a)

Philip VI

b)

Antigonus II

c)

Ptolemy of Aloros

d)

Alexander the Great

12.

Though Julius Caesar played a major role in transforming the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire and the Roman people had proclaimed him Rome's dictator for life, he was assassinated by a group of

a)

guards

b)

insurgents

c)

peasants

d)

senators

13.

Constantine's rise to power in the latter part of the Roman Empire marked a change in the way Christianity was viewed. Before an important battle, Constantine believed he saw the sign of Christ in a dream. He declared himself

a)

bewitched

b)

converted.

c)

unaffected.

d)

uncommitted.

14.

Who is the MOST important historical figure in Christianity?

a)

Abraham

b)

Elijah

c)

Jesus

d)

Muhammed

15.

In ancient Rome, citizens elected the members of the Senate. What type of government did ancient Rome have?

a)

republic

b)

dictatorship

c)

direct democracy

d)

absolute monarchy

16.

· 287BCE - 212 BCE

· mathematician, engineers, astronomer

· inventor of the lever, screw pump

These are describing what famous Greek?

a)

Archimedes

b)

Aristotle

c)

Euclid

d)

Plutarch

17.

A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the

a)

concept of government by laws.

b)

rejection of the concept of slavery

c)

establishment of agricultural communes

d)

belief that political power should be controlled by the military

18.

Why did Germanic people invade the Roman Empire?

a)

famines in northern Europe

b)

fear of attack from the Huns

c)

a desire to settle the frontier regions

d)

resentment over Rome’s power and wealth

19.

Which of these was the main cause of the spread of Hellenistic culture throughout the middle east and Asia?

a)

the rise of the Roman Republic

b)

the expansion of the Roman Empire

c)

the success of the Persian Empire

d)

the conquest of Alexander the Great

20.

Ancient Athenians held their ___ in the highest regard, whereas the Spartans considered their ___ accomplishments to be of utmost importance.

a)

military; culture

b)

culture; military

c)

economic; agricultural

d)

agricultural; economic

Unit 2 Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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