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WorksheetsWorld History: Ancient Greece and Rome:)
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 17mins
How did GREEK Geography impact the development of the following civilization?
the complicated agriculture caused them to be creative and build items such as wagons, boats, and other forms of transportation
surrounded by water and cutoff by mountains so they became expert sea fares and ship builders
rocky mountain terrain caused Greeks to find other ways for trade and warfare
located on a peninsula on the sea allowed for trade; used hills as a defense; grew many crops
How did ROMAN Geography impact the development of the following civilization?
the complicated agriculture caused them to be creative and build items such as wagons, boats, and other forms of transportation
surrounded by water and cutoff by mountains so they became expert sea fares and ship builders
rocky mountain terrain caused Greeks to find other ways for trade and warfare
located on a peninsula on the sea allowed for trade; used hills as a defense; grew many crops
What was the cause of the Peloponnese War?
Commoners were unhappy with the governments and armies power
There were many disagreements through all Greek city-states, which sparked a war
ATHENS along with other Greek city-states, feared Sparta would gain too much power
SPARTA along with other Greek city-states, feared Athens would gain too much power
What was one thing Greek Philosophers believed was most important?
believed that using the human mind to think, reason, and understand was important
believed using their bodies to fight and become strong was important
believed studying life and nature was important
believed worshiping to the Gods was important
What were Rome's Contributions to the world. (choose 3)
roads, bridges
religious books, strong beliefs
advanced the ideas of city laws and duties
advanced the system of language
advanced the system of time
Why did the Roman empire fall?
government disputes, soldier casualties, street fights were common
disease spread, the political corruption was high, Rome was too large
lack of trade and money, government officials weren't happy with each other, no peace or civil behavior
How are the Law of the Twelve Tables and the US Constitution alike?
both show how all government officials are equal
both describe the laws that everyone has to follow
both are written down and apply to everyone
What role did myths play in Greek society?
were the main religious focus
helped people to understand animals
gave an understanding of government ways
explained daily events, nature, disasters, etc.
What is a type of government in which people rule themselves
tribunes
triumvirate
democracy
republic
What is a form of government in which citizens have the right to vote and elect officials
tribunes
triumvirate
democracy
republic
What is a type of government in which three people share power
tribunes
triumvirate
democracy
republic
What is a rich landowner
plebeians
aristocrat
patricians
tribune
What is an open area in Rome filled with building, temples, and markets (city and area surrounding it)
polis
forum
tribunes
magistrates
What is a public meeting place in rome
polis
forum
tribune
magistrate
What is a type of government where three people share power?
democracy
republic
tribune
triumvirate
What are rich, wealthy roman nobles
Plebeians
tribunes
patricians
magistrates
What are common Romans
plebeians
tribunes
patricians
magistrates
What are people elected among plebeians, could veto actions by the senate and other officials
plebeians
tribunes
patricians
magistrates
What are several elected officials, each had their own duties and powers
plebeians
tributes
patricians
magistrates
Which civilization lived on the island of Crete, were devastated by a tsunami caused by a volcano?
Mycenaeans
Athens
Minoans
Sparta
Which civilization lived on the Greek mainland, were the first people to speak the Greek language, and traders helped shape this Greek culture
Mycenaeans
Athens
Minoans
Sparta
Which civilization shaped the mind, soul, and body (for wealthy boys) or were taught to trade (for poor boys)
Mycenaeans
Athens
Minoans
Sparta
Which civilization sent all boys at the age of 7 to the hills to learn how to fight; learned simple subjects
Mycenaeans
Athens
Minoans
Sparta
