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Classical Civilizations Unit Quiz

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What imaginary line determines climate?
a)
Tropic of Cancer
b)
Prime Meridian
c)
Equator
d)
Tropic of Capricorn
2.
An area of land completely surrounded by water is... 
a)
Peninsula 
b)
Island
c)
Isthmus
d)
Mountain 
3.
A mound of earth with a rounded top, much smaller than a mountain is... 
a)
Mountain
b)
Mount Everest 
c)
Hill
d)
Plateau 
4.
A large area of flat land that is higher than the land around it is...
a)
Plain
b)
Plateau
c)
Mountain 
d)
Isthmus 
5.
Large area of flat land is...
a)
Mountain 
b)
Hill
c)
River
d)
Plain 
6.
A large crack in the earth caused by a river or earthquake is... 
a)
Canyon
b)
Ocean
c)
State
d)
Isthmus 
7.
A large, tall rock that extends into the air, taller than an hill, and often is snow covered...
a)
Hill
b)
Mound
c)
Peninsula
d)
Mountain 
8.
Mount Everest is in the...
a)
Alps
b)
Rocky Mountain
c)
Himalayas 
d)
Grand Canyon 
9.
Thin strip of land that extends out into a body of water. It is surrounded by water on three sides. 
a)
Island
b)
Japan
c)
Peninsula 
d)
Mountain 
10.
Thin strip of land that extends out into a body of water. It is surrounded by water on three sides. 
a)
Island
b)
Japan
c)
Peninsula 
d)
Mountain 
11.
Which place is an example of a peninsula? 
a)
Mount Everest
b)
Florida
c)
Japan 
d)
Hawaii 
12.
Which place is an example of an island? 
a)
Rocky Mountains
b)
California
c)
Florida
d)
Japan 
13.
What imaginary line determines time?
a)
Prime Meridian
b)
Equator
c)
Tropic of Cancer
d)
Tropic of Capricorn
14.

Which two rivers influenced Chinese civilizations?

a)

Tigris and Euphrates

b)

Nile and Tigris

c)

Indus and Yellow

d)

Yangtze and Yellow

15.

What was the purpose of the Great Wall?

a)

To stop flooding

b)

To protect against invasion

c)

To stop the Chinese from leaving the area

d)

None of the above

16.
What boundary was created during reign of Shi Huangdi of the Qin Dynasty to defend the empire from nomadic invaders living on the north?
a)
the Great Wall
b)
the Forbidden City
c)
the Hanging Gardens
d)
the Enchanted Castle
17.
The Chinese philosophy that has the belief that people are evil and only do what is right through strict laws and harsh punishment is.........
a)
Feudalism
b)
Taoism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Legalism
18.
What rebel general gained control of China from the Qin and founded the Han Dynasty?
a)
Shi Huangdi
b)
Liu Bang
c)
King Zheng
d)
Zhou Chang
19.
During what dynasty did Shi Huangdi institute one set of laws, one type of currency, written language, etc. called standardization?
a)
Qin
b)
Shang
c)
Han
d)
Zhou
20.
The Yin and Yang which symbolizes light and dark to represent the importance of balance in life is a tenet of which philosophy?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Legalism
c)
Taoism
d)
Feudalism
21.
The Chinese philosophy that is based on respect, and treating others the way you want to be treated, as well as behaving a certain way leads to moral character is........
a)
Feudalism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Taoism
d)
Legalism
22.
What religion was brought to China from India during the Silk Road?
a)
Islam
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
23.
Which number on the map represents the Gobi Desert?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
9
d)
8
24.
Which number on the map represents the Yellow (Huang He) River?
a)
7
b)
8
c)
1
d)
4
25.
Which number on the map represents the Himalayas?
a)
6
b)
9
c)
8
d)
1
26.

What is one thing the Qin dynasty is known for?

a)

building the Grand Canal

b)

constructing the Great Wall of China

c)

invading Rome

d)

being defeated by the Mongols

27.

What is the idea that family comes first; you are responsible to your family above all? You also have a duty to respect your elders.

a)

homage

b)

acupuncture

c)

filial piety

d)

Mandate of Heaven

28.

What is the Chinese idea that rulers were commanded to rule by gods and that kings were to take care of the people?

a)

Mandate of Heaven

b)

Divine Right Theory

c)

Filial Piety

d)

Homage

29.

Along which river in China did the first cities develop?

a)

Yellow River

b)

Nile River

c)

Tigris River

d)

Gobi River

30.

Much of the northern part of China is covered by __________.

a)

The Himalayan Mountains

b)

The Gobi Desert

c)

The Yellow Sea

d)

Loess soil

31.

Which mountain range forms the southwestern boarder of China? Between China and Nepal.

a)

The Gobi Mountains

b)

The Himalayas

c)

The Mongolian Mountains

d)

The Yangtze Mountains

32.
Which of the following is a  government where a few wealthy people rule?
a)
Monarchy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy 
d)
Communism
33.
What is a person who seizes power in an illegal way called?
a)
King
b)
Savage
c)
Tyrant
d)
Aristocrat
34.
Which of the following types of government did Athens have FIRST?
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy 
c)
Tyranny
d)
Monarchy
35.
Which of the following describes Spartan women?
a)
They were treated harshly, almost like slaves.
b)
They mostly fought as soldiers alongside men.
c)
They were trained to build up their bodies and were allowed to own land.
d)
All of the above. 
36.
Who could participate in the Athenian democracy?
a)
All adult male citizens and slaves
b)
All free men and women
c)
All free, adult male citizens
d)
Anyone who lived in Athens
37.
In Athens, wealthy boys…
a)
went to school to learn reading, writing, arithmetic, music, and physical education
b)
studied warfare and were placed in the army. They could retire at age 60.
c)
became farmers and grew food for the wealthy.
d)
were taught astronomy, geometry, and science.
38.
A Government by the people
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy 
c)
Monarchy
d)
Tyranny 
39.
A great city in Greece, that had an Oligarchy type of Government, taught boys to be good soldiers, and took what they needed from neighbors.
a)
Sparta 
b)
Athens 
40.
A great city in Greece that had a Democracy for government, traded with other city-states, and participated in the assembly.
a)
Athens 
b)
Sparta 
41.
A Government with the power in the hands of a few wealthy people.
a)
Oligarchy 
b)
Tyranny
c)
Monarchy
d)
Democracy
42.
A military leader seizing military power illegally
a)
Tyranny
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Democracy
43.

The U.S. system uses three ____________ of government with similar functions as the three levels of the Roman government.

a)

branches

b)

nations

c)

coins

d)

framers

44.

Limited natural ________________ in Roman territory motivated the Romans to conquer lands

a)

capital

b)

roads

c)

citizens

d)

resources

45.

The design of the Roman Republic influenced the formation of governments in the _______________________ and Europe

a)

resources

b)

capital

c)

United States

d)

citizens

46.

______________ were elected by the people

a)

government

b)

constitution

c)

leaders

d)

Tribunes

47.

Citizens had the power to elect ________________ to represent them.

a)

framers

b)

nations

c)

leaders

d)

government

48.
Rome was located near what body of water?
a)
Pacific Ocean
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
Red Sea
d)
Mediterranean Sea
49.
He was a dictator of Rome and later killed by senators because he became too powerful.
a)
Julius Ceasar
b)
Ceasar Augustus
c)
Constantine
d)
Sparticus 
50.
What were the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year?
a)
Consuls
b)
Praetors
c)
Tribunes
d)
Senators
51.
What was the name for the large, open, market in the center of town?
a)
Agora
b)
Forum
c)
Market
d)
Mercado

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