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Unit 3: Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is true about the geography of Greece?

Choose 2

a)

It is surrounded by seas

b)

The climate was very cold and harsh

c)

The land was rocky and mountainous

d)

The land was flat and ideal for farming.

2.

Which kind of democracy did Athens have?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

3.

Which of the following statements about democracy are true?

Choose 2

a)

In a direct democracy, all citizens vote on laws and the majority rules.

b)

In a direct democracy, elected leaders vote on laws and the majority rules.

c)

In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to vote on laws.

d)

In a representative democracy, all citizens vote on laws and the majority rules.

4.

Women had more rights in which city-state, Sparta or Athens?

a)

Sparta

b)

Athens

5.

In which war did Athens and Sparta fight AGAINST each other?

a)

The Pelopponesian War

b)

The Persian War

c)

The Mycenaean War

d)

The Marathon War

6.

Which of the following is true about Spartan military training?

a)

Boys began training at age 7

b)

Men remained in the military until age 60

c)

Training included running, jumping, swimming, and throwing Javelins

d)

All the above

7.

What are a body of stories about gods and heroes that try and explain how the world works?

a)

Oracles

b)

Deities

c)

Odysseys

d)

Mythology

8.

What is not a similarity between Athens and Sparta?

a)

They both were Greek city-states

b)

They both spoke Greek

c)

They both kept men in the military until age 60

d)

They both had slaves

e)

They both had the same religion (Greek Gods)

9.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

a)

Women had more rights in Sparta than Athens

b)

Sparta was more focused on art and education than Athens

c)

Men in Sparta stayed in the military until age 60

d)

Both Athens and Sparta trained boys to run, jump, and swim.

10.

How did Alexander spread Greek influence?

a)

Modeled cities after Greece

b)

Built temples and theaters like those in Greece

c)

Encouraged Greek settlers to move to the new cities

d)

All of the above

11.

Which of the following are true about the government and economy of Hellenistic Kingdoms?

Choose 3 Answers

a)

Leaders had absolute power

b)

Rule was hereditary

c)

The Kingdoms only traded with each other

d)

Uniform system of trade

e)

Leaders were elected by the kingdoms' citizens

12.

What is a republic?

a)

A government led by a king

b)

A government led by religious figures

c)

A government led by elected leaders.

d)

A government led by democracy

13.

What were the peasants of Ancient Rome called?

a)

Patricians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Consuls

d)

Praetors

14.

What group controlled all aspects of Rome's early government?

a)

Patricians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Consuls

d)

Praetors

15.

Which of the following did not take place in the Roman forum?

a)

Shopping

b)

Gladiator fights

c)

Meetings

d)

All took place

16.

Which term best describes Julius Caesar as a leader?

a)

King

b)

Dictator

c)

President

d)

Representative

17.

Where did Christianity quickly spread?

a)

The Roman Empire

b)

Asia

c)

India

d)

Greece

18.

How are the 12 Tables and Hammurabi's code similar?

a)

They both were written laws that established peace

b)

They both had information about the price of goods and trade

c)

They only applied to the common people

d)

It listed the slaves that were required to work on public projects

19.

Which of the following is true about the Greek city-state?

Choose 3

a)

Greek cities were built on hilltops

b)

A fortress stood on top of the acropolis

c)

The agora was at the center of the city

d)

Polis is the Greek word for city-state

20.

Which of the following is true about the geography of Greece?

Choose 2

a)

It is surrounded by seas

b)

The climate was very cold and harsh

c)

The land was rocky and mountainous

d)

The land was flat and ideal for farming.

21.

Which kind of government is ruled by a few people?

a)

Tyranny

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Democracy

22.

Which kind of democracy does the United States have?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Representative Democracy

23.

Which of the following statements about democracy are true?

Choose 2

a)

In a direct democracy, all citizens vote on laws and the majority rules.

b)

In a direct democracy, elected leaders vote on laws and the majority rules.

c)

In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to vote on laws.

d)

In a representative democracy, all citizens vote on laws and the majority rules.

24.

What were the first civilizations in Greece?

Choose 2

a)

Minoans

b)

Harappans

c)

Spartans

d)

Mycenaeans

25.

Who was the "Father of Democracy?"

a)

Pericles

b)

Cleisthenes

c)

Socrates

d)

Aristotle

26.

In which war did Athens and Sparta fight AGAINST each other?

a)

The Pelopponesian War

b)

The Persian War

c)

The Mycenaean War

d)

The Marathon War

27.

Which of the following is true about Spartan military training?

a)

Boys began training at age 7

b)

Men remained in the military until age 60

c)

Training included running, jumping, swimming, and throwing Javelins

d)

All the above

28.

What are the two epic poems by Homer?

a)

The Republic

b)

Iliad

c)

Odyssey

d)

Aesop's Fables

29.

True or False: Art and statues in Greece were very detailed and realistic; They portrayed the perfection and beauty of humans.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

a)

Women had more rights in Sparta than Athens

b)

Sparta was more focused on art and education than Athens

c)

Men in Sparta stayed in the military until age 60

d)

Both Athens and Sparta trained boys to run, jump, and swim.

31.

What was the Parthenon?

a)

A school for philosophy

b)

A fortress built to protect the city

c)

A gymnasium for military training

d)

A temple dedicated to Athena

32.

How did Phillip II of Macedonia conquer the Greeks?

Choose 2

a)

He borrowed and improved the Greeks strategy of the phalanx

b)

He used war elephants that he got from conquering India.

c)

His army used bigger spears

d)

His army used smaller spears

33.

How did Alexander spread Greek influence?

a)

Modeled cities after Greece

b)

Built temples and theaters like those in Greece

c)

Encouraged Greek settlers to move to the new cities

d)

All of the above

34.

Which of the following are true about the government and economy of Hellenistic Kingdoms?

Choose 3 Answers

a)

Leaders had absolute power

b)

Rule was hereditary

c)

The Kingdoms only traded with each other

d)

Uniform system of trade

e)

Leaders were elected by the kingdoms' citizens

35.

Which of the following is true about the treatment of women during the Hellenistic period?

Choose 2

a)

There were less restrictions than in Greece

b)

There were more restrictions than in Greece

c)

Women could not get an education, own property, and run businesses

d)

Women could get an education, own property, and run businesses

36.

Who did people worship in Hellenistic Egypt?

Choose 2 Answers

a)

Alexander the Great

b)

Greek gods

c)

Egyptian gods

d)

One God

37.

Who were the founders of Rome?

a)

Romulus and Rhea

b)

Romulus and Remus

c)

Remus and Roman

d)

Roman and Roma

38.

What were the peasants of Ancient Rome called?

a)

Patricians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Consuls

d)

Praetors

39.

What group controlled all aspects of Rome's early government?

a)

Patricians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Consuls

d)

Praetors

40.

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

a)

To prevent the government from going into debt

b)

To provide the government with tax money

c)

To prevent the government from becoming too powerful

d)

To make sure that the government is powerful

41.

Where was Rome's first written laws displayed?

a)

Forum

b)

Agora

c)

Temples

d)

Homes

42.

Which of the following did not take place in the Roman forum?

a)

Shopping

b)

Gladiator fights

c)

Meetings

d)

All took place

43.

What does the naming of Augustus represent?

a)

The end of the Republic and the beginning of the Empire

b)

The end of the Empire and the beginning of the Republic

c)

The end of the Pax Romana and the start of the Empire

d)

The end of the Senate and the start of the Republic

44.

What was the Pax Romana?

a)

A period of peace in the early Roman empire

b)

A period of war during the early Roman empire

c)

A period of peace during the early Roman republic

d)

A period of war during the early Roman Republic

45.

Why did Rome fall?

Choose 3 answers.

a)

Large size made communication difficult

b)

Corruption became common

c)

Taxes and prices fell

d)

Barbarians began invading

46.

What was a development of ancient Rome?

a)

Paper

b)

Cement

c)

Silk

d)

Alphabet

47.

In what way was the Roman law of the Twelve Tables similar to the U.S. Constitution?

a)

They both were first written on bronze tablets.

b)

They both were written to protect people’s rights.

c)

They both were written more than 1,000 years ago.

d)

They both were written to protect the rights of the wealthy.

48.

Which of the following are forms of entertainment enjoyed by the Romans?

a)

Bull Racing

b)

Chariot Racing

c)

Gladiator Fighting

d)

Bear Wrestling

49.

Which term best describes Julius Caesar as a leader?

a)

King

b)

Dictator

c)

President

d)

Representative

50.

Which statement about the achievements of Roman civilization is best supported by the image?

a)

Many Roman citizens believed the gods protected buildings from destruction and decay.

b)

Roman architects wanted to attract the interest of leaders from other cities and civilizations.

c)

Many Roman citizens provided free labor to help construct large and elaborate buildings.

d)

Roman architects developed advanced building designs and construction techniques.