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T2: A. Introduction to European classical civilization

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Minoan civilization and the ancient Greek civilization belong to the early European civilization.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The Greek peninsula entered its Dark Ages between 1100 BC and 800 BC

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The ancient Roman civilization mainly learned from the Greeks.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Ancient Greece covered the Greek peninsula, Crete and the Italian peninsula.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which of the followings was NOT a characteristic of the Greek city-states?

a)

They were cut off from one another by sea or mountains.

b)

They had the same number of slaves.

c)

They had set up different forms of government.

d)

They were not ruled by a united government.

6.

Which of the following descriptions about the ancient Greek civilization is correct?

a)

Sparta was a center of learning during the Classical Age of the ancient Greek civilization.

b)

The Hellenistic Age was the golden age of the ancient Greek civilization.

c)

The Greek civilization declined due to Alexander's expansion.

d)

The Greek civilization declined in 146 BC.

7.

Which of the following chronological orders of the political development of ancient Rome is correct?

a)

Republic > Oligarchy > Democracy

b)

Oligarchy > Democracy > Empire

c)

Monarchy > Republic > Empire

d)

Empire > Monarchy > Republic

8.

Which of the followings was NOT a characteristic of the Roman Republic?

a)

All male citizens could elect the consuls.

b)

All male citizens could elect members of the Senate.

c)

All male citizens could vote in assemblies.

d)

All male citizens could decide on the resolutions suggested by the Senate.

9.

Who was elected as the 'dictator for life'?

a)

Julius Caesar

b)

Octavian

c)

Antony

d)

Nero

10.

Which people overthrew the Western Roman Empire?

a)

The Carthaginians

b)

The Germanic peoples

c)

The ancient Greeks

d)

The ancient Egyptians