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WorksheetsBenchmark Assessment - Rome/Greece/Egypt
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
The world’s first democracy existed in
Sparta
Athens
Crete
Metropolis
How was the 18th century United States republic different than ancient Athenian democratic government?
Americans believed in majority rule
Americans believed in the rule of law
American women and enslaved people could vote
American citizens elected representatives to make and execute laws
Of the following listed below, which one was NOT considered a city-state of ancient Greece?
Athens
Corinth
Roades
Olympia
Why do historians use the term Hellenistic to describe the culture that developed in the lands Alexander the Great conquered?
It influenced Greek philosophy from central Asia
It combined Greek ideas with local cultures throughout the empire
It influenced Egyptian art
It combined parts of Syrian and Persian culture
The Greek phalanx is considered to be strong because
The amount of soldiers involved
Spears help to fight off enemies on the perimeter
Soldiers stood tightly
It is not actually effective
Greek citizen who was the first to propose that the earth moves around the sun
Alexander the Great
Aristarchus
Euclid
Seleucus
Athens is well known for producing legendary philosophers such
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
Plato, Socrates, Aristarchus
Aristotle, Socrates, Pluto
Socracles, Aristarchus, Plato
What is mythology?
a. Gods becoming historical
Stories about gods and heroes trying to explain how the world works
Nobility of society creating self-inspired heroes
A book of myths
In Greek mythology, he/she is the most legendary and ruler of the gods
Athena
Zeus
Poseidon
Apollo
The building that was the center of Athenian culture life
Parthenon
Colosseum
Gladiator stadium
Apollo theater
The greatest Greek doctor was
Poseidon
Acropolis
Hippocrates
Archmides
Which statement best characterizes the Socratic Method?
Believe in nothing
Never question everything
Assume every statement is a lie
Question beliefs in search of truth
He is known as the father of democracy
Aristotle
Cleisthenes
Pericles
Thucydides
Two of the earliest and most influential trading civilizations to develop in ancient Greece were
Crete and Aegean
Minoans and Crete
Mycenaens and Minoans
Mycenaens and Aegean
Although Crete’s location was excellent for trading, its geography had its dangers. Which of the following was a known danger to Crete and why?
Volcanos; possible eruption and destruction
Possibilities of earthquakes due to shifting faults; Crete was located on a fault
Surrounding mountains; invaders could not reach Crete
Treacherous terrain; invaders found the land hard to cross
These traits belong to Sparta
Devoted time to learning history and philosophy
Military training
Ruled by two kings
Learned to play musical instruments
Along which river did the Egyptian civilization develop?
the Nile
the Tigris
the Jordan
the Euphrates
How did Egypt’s location affect the development of its civilization
It was shielded by deserts and protected from invasion
It was near other cultures and adopted their beliefs
It was constantly conquered
It was destroyed many times by flooding
Where was the first capital of Egypt?
Thebes
Alexandria
Memphis
Sumer
Which type of government did Egyptians develop during the Old Kingdom?
Democracy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Republic
Choose the statement that most accurately characterizes the ancient Egyptian religion,
They worshiped many gods who required human sacrifice
They worshiped many gods who often took the form of animals
They worshiped only two gods
They worshiped only one god
Why were pyramids, such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, usually reserved for the burial of pharaohs?
They believed that only pharaohs would have an afterlife
Pharaohs were required to be buried in pyramids
Pyramid construction needed a large labor force and took a long time to complete
Egyptians believed that pyramid tombs best guaranteed their leaders would get an afterlife.
How did the Old Kingdom period end?
Foreign armies conquered the capital
Pharaohs lost political control of the country
Enslaved people overthrew the government
Severe drought caused widespread starvation
Which statement best describes Egypt during the New Kingdom period?
Egypt was politically unstable due to poor harvests and slave rebellions
Egypt was continually invaded and was forced to pay tribute to its neighbors
Egypt became wealthy by trading with its neighbors and through military conquests
Egypt became a democracy
Which privilege was given to ancient Egyptian scribes?
Not paying taxes
Received the rank of general
Allowed to marry a royal
Decided which person would become pharaoh
Why was it difficult for modern scholars to understand the meaning of hieroglyphics?
Hieroglyphic symbols did not correspond to sounds
Hieroglyphics are unlike other forms of modern writing
Hieroglyphic symbols were not arranged into sentences
They were only used by lowest members of society
Which statement accurately characterizes ancient Egyptian artwork?
Pharaohs were drawn to appear smaller than other people
Subjects often included animals and other wildlife found along the Nile River
People were painted enjoying activities like running and appeared lifelike
Painters only used neutral colors
Describe the reaction of the people of Kush once their kingdom was conquered by the Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose I.
They joined an alliance with Egypt’s enemies
Moved farther south
Rebelled and fought wars for several hundred years
Adopted Egyptian customs and religious practices
Ancient Egypt and Ancient Kush differed from one another in one key aspect.
Kush abandoned religious practices of Egypt
Kush women became political leaders of their country
Kush people adopted the dress of the Assyrian empire
Kush people created a form of writing completely different from hieroglyphics
The decline of Kush around 100 AD can be attributed to which problem?
Dependence on foreign soldiers to defend trade routes
Invasion by Egyptian armies and destruction of its cities
Lack of rainfall causing the Nile River to dry up periodically
Overgrazing by cattle and exhaustion of its natural resources
What is a cataract?
Inactive volcano
Stretch of desert
Series of rapids in a river
Piece of land between two bodies of water
Which Egyptian ruler drove the Hyksos out of Egypt?
Ahmose
Hatshepsut
Khufu
Menes
Which of the following legal rights did ancient Egyptian women have?
Could become scribes
Could change certain laws
Could divorce husband
Could become regional governor
What is an obelisk?
Large statue
Tall, pointed pillar often erected at temple complexes
Mythical creature with the head of a man and body of lion
Triangular shaped tomb
The following two countries were involved in the Punic Wars
Rome and Greece
Rome and Carthage
Egypt and Greece
Carthage and Greece
Rome’s first set of laws is known as
Twelve Tables
Roman Constitution
Law and Order of the First Triumvirate
NCIS Miami
Virgil wrote
The Aenid
Metamorphoses
Ovid wrote
The Aenid
Metamorphoses
Choose the statement that best characterizes Roman religion
Romans were monotheistic at first, but later became polytheistic.
Romans were polytheistic at first, but later became monotheistic.
Romans worshipped the sun god, Ra.
Romans preferred to worship in private
Julius Caesar is world renowned for being one of the most powerful and successful
Generals
Consuls
Magistrates
Pharaohs
