WorksheetsUnit 3 The Classical World
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 27mins
What is a Polis?
A place where people gather to discuss things.
Small cities on the outskirts of Greece
A small nation in Ancient Greece
A large nation in Ancient Greece
What is Mythology?
The only people in Greece that could read.
Traditional or epic stories passed down through generations usually explaining the unknown.
Stories that are found in most non fiction books.
Movies from the past.
What were the Peloponnesian Wars?
Wars fought between the Persians and Greeks
Wars fought between the city states Athens & Sparta
Wars fought between all of the city states in Greece
A civil way in Sparta
Who were the Persians?
An empire that tried to conquer all of Greece
A small Greek city state that was known for their government
A small Greek city state that was known for its army
A large empire that Athens and Sparta conquered
Ancient Greece is an example of a
Modern Country
City-State
Polis
Civilization
What is the best term to summarize Ancient Greek religious beliefs?
They believed in one God
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
The Greeks did not practice religion
Athens is responsible for the invention of
(a)
Sparta was ruled by
(a)
Alexander the Great
is the most successful military commander in history and later became King of Macedonia
helped Sparta fight against Athens
fought in WWII
was an Egyptian Pharaoh
Philosophy is had a strong influence on the development of Western history, it is
traditional stories that usually explain the unknown
Mythology
the belief in one God
a logical way of examining topics of the human mind.
Which city-state provided similar education to both boys and girls?
Ancient Greece
Athens
Sparta
Olympia
What city-state has a strong Navy?
Sparta
Ancient Greece
Athens
Macedonia
What city-state has a strong land army?
Sparta
Persia
Athens
Ancient Greece
In Athens, who could participate in the government?
Men who were citizens and over the age of 18
Women and slaves
Any person over the age of 18
All Men
Which of the following statements best describes the historical significance of Ancient Greece?
The Ancient Greeks had little impact on the rest of the world other than the Olympic games
Much of today`s western culture is founded on Ancient Greek culture
Greek culture had a large impact on Asian culture including China and Japan
Ancient Greece influences many parts of Africa
How was being a citizen of Sparta different from being a citizen of Athens?
Spartans were expected to display the riches of Greece through grand homes and feasts.
Spartans were expected to honor their city through creative, artistic expression.
Spartans were expected to protect their city through military service and physical strength.
Spartans were expected to be educated, so they could participate in government.
Who were the group of people who helped defend Rome and also help the empire to expand?
Plebens
Patricians
Etruscans
Legion
The Ancient Romans spoke ...
Greek
Latin
Italian
French
What was the form of government that originated in Ancient Rome?
Monarchy
Republic
Democracy
Dictatorship
What was the name of Roman laws?
The 10 Commandments
Hammurabi's Code
Caesars' Laws
The 12 Tables
Which Roman branch of government decided when to go to war, how much taxes to collect, and what the laws were?
Republic
Consuls
Senate
Assembly
A group of prestigious leaders who advised the consuls...
Plebeians
The Assembly
The Senate
Tribunes
Which group became the most powerful people under the Roman Republic?
Senate
Patricians
Plebeians
Assembly
What groups made up the citizens in Ancient Rome?
Women
Slaves
Patricians & Plebeians
Athens & Sparta
Brought in clean water to major cities in Roman
Aqueducts
Sewers
Rivers
Roads
What happened to the Roman Republic after Julius Caesar's death?
Nothing, Rome is still a republic today
The republic lasted 100 more years before turning into a dictatorship.
The republic turned into a democracy.
The Republic ended.
Aided in trade and also allowed Roman soldiers to move quickly through Rome.
Sewers
Trains
Roads
Aqueducts
In the early Roman republic, members of the landholding upper class were called
patricians.
tribunes
consuls
plebeians
Julius Caesar’s enemies assassinated him because
they were opposed to his expansion into other lands
they feared he planned to make himself king of Rome
they were fearful when he refused to disband his army.
they were angry with him for his military failures in Gaul.
Why was Latin once the language of so much of the Mediterranean Region?
It was the language of the empire ruled by the Romans.
It was the language in which the Bible was written.
It was the one language everyone could understand.
It was the language of the Latinos who lived there.
Electing tribunes and displaying the Law of the Twelve Tables
benefited patricians.
protected plebeians against unjust treatment by patricians.
showed the influence of the Etruscans.
gave too much power to the patricians
The Roman Republic was influential in forming which modern day countries government?
Canada
France
United States
England
What was a benefit of creating sewers in Rome?
Once the sewers were built Rome saw a decline in overall health.
The sewers in Rome had little if any effect on people.
The sewers flowed into the Tiber River.
The sewers helped keep the streets clean and people were generally healthier.
What did Roman conquest and expansion lead to?
an increase in trade
Isolation
a decrease in trade
a global takeover
Hinduism and Buddhism share a belief in
the central authority of the Pope
reincarnation and good conduct
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
a prohibition of the consumption of port
The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of
Buddhism
Jainism
Shintoism
Hinduism
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the Gods
People should pray 5 times a day
Everyone should have the same social status
The soul can be reincarnated
The Caste System is mostly closely related to what religion?
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Where did Hinduism originate?
Africa
India
China
Japan
What was the purpose of the Xian Soldiers?
To protect the Emperor in his afterlife
To watch over the slaves
To protect the emperor's treasure that was buried there.
To make sure prisoners don't escape
What religion was formed in India under the Aryan Empire?
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
What was the social structure in India called?
Feudalism
The Feudal System
Upper Class System
The Caste System
What is a dynasty?
a form of a republic
A form of democracy
A group of elected representatives
A ruling family in China
What was the name of the trade route that started in China and expanded all the way to Europe?
Silk Road
Triangular Trade
Terra-Cotta
Mediterranean Sea Route
Order of Ruling Powers in Ancient Greece
1. Monarchy. (King or Queen)
2. Oligarchy.
3. Tyranny.
4, Democracy.
Which statement explains the list above?
Some city-states of Ancient Greece went from being ruled by nobility to being governed by their citizens.
Some city-states of Ancient Greece wen from being governed by their citizens to being ruled by a king.
Some city-states of Ancient Greece when from being ruled by military leaders to being governed by the upper class.
Some city-states of Ancient Greece when from being ruled by rich merchants to being governed by men of nobility.
Important long term contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of
Poetry & Writing
Athletics
Law & Government
Economics
Hinduism & Buddhism share a belief in
The 8 Fold Path & 4 Noble Truths
The Caste System
The Middle Way
Karma, Dharma & Reincarnation
In India, the Caste System determined a person's job, personal association, and marriage partners. This situation show that the Caste System
allowed people to have better jobs.
allowed people to have more freedom.
was part of their daily way of life as well as a part of their religion.
was stronger in urban areas than in rural areas.
Which was a long-term effect of ancient trade routes?
The spread of unifying systems of government.
The spread of religions throughout the trade routes.
Colonization of weaker nation along the trade routes.
Use of silk throughout ancient and modern societies.
Which statement shows how trade routes influenced ancient societies?
As different civilizations traded goods, they also shared cultural values and beliefs.
As travel over land became easier, trade by water became unnecessary.
AS trade developed, long-distance travel became safe and easy for each civilization.
AS silk grew popular, it became common material used in clothing across civilizations.
