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3rd Nine Weeks Benchmark Exam Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Parthenon was built before the birth of

a)

Jesus Christ

b)

Julius Caesar

c)

Augustus Caesar

d)

Alexander the Great

2.

The Greeks defeated the Persians in the Battle of Marathon before the war between

a)

Greece and Mesopotamia

b)

Sicily and Parta

c)

Athens and Sparta

3.

Which of the following was a city in Greece?

a)

Delphi

b)

Hong Kong

c)

Egypt

d)

Africa

4.

Which of the following is considered a country capital in Italy?

a)

Greece

b)

Delphi

c)

Egypt

d)

Rome

5.

The exchange of good is known as

a)

Bartering

b)

Shipping

c)

Monetary Exchange

d)

None of the Above

6.

The transfer of coins for goods is know was

a)

Trading

b)

Bartering

c)

Monetary Exchange

7.

Ancient Athenians began to use ___________ to represent the value of goods.

a)

Food

b)

Coins

c)

Irrigation

d)

Aqueduct

8.

Ancient Athenians made coins that represented their religious beliefs.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Why might one culture might have wanted to conquer another in the Mediterranean Region?

a)

Increased opportunities for agriculture

b)

Increased opportunities for economic growth through trade.

c)

Better water options

10.

Due to highly traveled waters, the Mediterranean Region was vulnerable to

a)

Territorial conquests

b)

Sea Creatures

c)

Tourists

11.

The Mediterranean Region was a center for _______________ and __________________ between cultures.

a)

Religion and worship

b)

Farming and Irrigation

c)

Architecture and Building

d)

Trade and Exchange

12.

What is a way that the Ancient Greeks did not influence the culture in Ancient Rome?

a)

Religion and Worship

b)

Conquest of territorial lands

c)

Arts and Culture

13.

Which of the following best explains differences between Roman and Greek mythology?

a)

In Rome, gods were named after things while in Greece they were named after personality traits

b)

Greek culture was influenced by Roman Culture

c)

The Greeks got their ideas of religion from the Romans

14.

The alphabet of the Ancient Romans influenced the modern ___________________

a)

English Alphabet

b)

Greek Alphabet

c)

Hieroglyphics

d)

Sanskrit

15.

What led to cultural diffusion between Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome?

a)

Conquest of Egyptians by the Mesopotamia's

b)

Conquest of China by the Romans

c)

Conquest of Ancient Greece by the Romans

d)

Conquest of Alexander the Great's Army

16.

_________________ and debate was an important aspect in Athenian Culture.

a)

Public Speaking

b)

Trade

c)

Irrigation

d)

Roman Culture

17.

What does the quote We are rather a model to others” suggest about Pericles?

a)

That his government needed a model to follow

b)

That his government would follow other civilizations

c)

He didn't like the idea of government

d)

That his government was superior to other governments

18.

What was Pericles’ view on the Athenian form of government?

a)

That a person of a lower social class is not considered a part of society.

b)

That a person's social class shouldn't limit their level of participation and all were equal in the eyes of the law

c)

Only certain people had rights.

19.

What is a difference between the Athenian democracy and the Roman Republic?

a)

Roman Republic limited powers of the people

b)

Roman Republic encourage all citizens to take part in government

c)

Athenian Democracy encouraged all citizens to take part in the government

d)

Athenian Democracy limited powers of the people

20.

What was the purpose of Rome’s Twelve Tables?

a)

To ensure fairness to all under the law

b)

To ensure fairness to a select few

c)

To cause chaos in the civilization

21.

What places did Alexander the Great conquer during his leadership?

a)

Macedonia

b)

Mesopotamia

c)

Egypt

d)

Israel

22.

Alexander the Great was willing to go through harsh measures to prove he was the _____________

a)

Most humble man in the world

b)

Most kind man in the world

c)

The weakest man in the world

d)

The most powerful man in the world

23.

What connection can be made between Alexander the Great’s empire and the Roman Empire?

a)

There were many difference between Alexander the Great and the Roman Empire

b)

There was 200,000 square mile difference between Alexander the great's empire and the Roman empire

c)

While conquering most of the known world, the Roman military looked to Alexander the Great as a role model

d)

Alexander the Great would be the cause of the Roman Empire

24.

What were some accomplishments that made Alexander the Great a hero?

a)

He founded 70 Cities

b)

The number of years that Greek literature and theater remained a strong influence in the eastern Mediterranean Region and Middle East was 900 years

c)

He created things like arches and aqueducts

25.

Julius Caesar’s actions greatly changed the structure of Roman government from a republic to a

a)

Democracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Athenian Democracy

d)

Dictatorship

26.

The poor supported Julius Caesar while the rich also agreed with him.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Was engaging in constant warfare an accomplishment of Caesar Augustus?

a)

Yes

b)

No

28.

1. Caesar Augustus and Emperor Constantine each held _____________________in Ancient Rome.

a)

Religious Influence

b)

Architectural Advancement

c)

Political Power

29.

What quote might suggest religious freedom in Ancient Rome?

a)

“considering everything that pertained to the public welfare and security,”

b)

“The letter was issued in 313, shortly after the end of the persecution of Christians by the emperor

Diocletian.”

c)

“we thought, among other things which we saw would be for the good of many,”

d)

"We might grant tot he Christians and others full authority to observe that religion which each preferred."

30.

What are the most likely reasons for the Fall of Ancient Rome?

a)

Attacks from foreign invaders, and splitting the empire into two regions

b)

Too much peace and unity between areas

c)

Too much time in control

d)

Too much power with one leader

31.

What statement best describes an important characteristic of feudalism during the Middle Ages?

a)

Land was exchanged for loyalty at all levels of society

b)

Land was exchanged on between upper class members

c)

The Peasants had no rights

d)

Feudalism is a form of government similar to an oligarchy

32.

What was society like in the Feudal System?

a)

Society had not defined social roles for people

b)

Society had defined social roles for people

33.

Peasants could improve their standing in the village if they gained land or livestock.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

How did trade most likely influence economic growth during the feudal period?

a)

Trade helped towns expand and increase their wealth

b)

Trade didn't help their economy because of invaders

35.

What was life like in Medieval Europe?

a)

Agriculture was important to their economy

b)

They relied on Greek culture

c)

Trade was bad for their economy

d)

Trade was an important part of their economy