WorksheetsU4: Classical Europe Study Guide Review
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 11mins
Use the information to answer the question.
I lived in an ancient civilization on a peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the land was mountainous. There was fertile land to farm between the mountains and along the coasts. The mountains protected us from invaders, but also isolated our people from each other. The sea was very important to us. We became excellent fishers and traders.
In which ancient civilization did I live?
China
Egypt
Greece
Sumer
Life in ancient Greece was shaped by which geographical features?
valleys and forests
glaciers and tundra
mountains and islands
deserts and oases
Greece’s mountains and islands forced the Greeks to make
a political system based on independent city-states
a culture that was uniform throughout its vast empire
an economic system based on mining precious metals
a society completely isolated from other civilizations
Which statement explains the list below?
Order of Ruling Powers in Ancient Greece
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Democracy
Some city-states of Ancient Greece went from being governed by their citizens to being ruled by a king
Some city-states of Ancient Greece went from being ruled by nobility to being governed by their citizens
Some city-states of Ancient Greece went from being ruled by military leaders to being governed by the upper class
Some city-states of Ancient Greece went from being ruled by rich merchants to being governed by men of nobility
Which chart provides the BEST comparison of the governments of Athens and Sparta just before the Peloponnesian War?
Athens: oligarchy Sparta: theocracy
Athens: theocracy Sparta: monarchy
Athens: monarchy Sparta: autocracy
Athens: democracy Sparta: oligarchy
What was one requirement for having the right to vote under Athenian democracy?
being male and a landowner
owning a business
having an education
serving in the military
Answer the following question
How was being a citizen of Sparta different from being a citizen of Athens?
Spartans were expected to honor their city through creative, artistic expression
Spartans were expected to be educated so they could participate in government
Spartans were expected to display their riches of Greece through grand homes and feasts
Spartans were expected to protect their city through military service and physical strength
Which type of political system does this quotation suggest that people of ancient Athens valued?
“...for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few...an Athenian citizen does not neglect the state because he takes care of his own household...We alone regard a man who takes no interest in public affairs, not as a harmless but as a useless character…” ~Pericles, 431 B.C.
Monarchy
theocracy
democracy
oligarchy
Pax Romana and Greece’s Golden Age were both characterized as periods of what?
civil war
aggression toward Christians
Rome and Greece conquering other lands
peace and cultural achievements
The modern Olympic Games come from the ancient Olympics in Greece. Which statement correctlycompares the ancient and modern games?
The Olympics still honor Zeus, but now winners are awarded medals
The Olympics are still an athletic competition, but now both women and men participate
The Olympics are still held in Greece, but now the modern games are not religious events
The Olympics still only allow men, but now athletes from all over the world can participate in themodern games
Which answer best goes with Ancient Athens and completes the following?
democracy, music & drama,
A belief in only one god
Absolute rule by emperors
Buildings made from straw and clay
Lessons in mathematics and philosophy
Which part of the Supreme Court building MOST shows the influence of ancient Greek culture?
its steps
its height
its columns
its windows
Ancient Greeks used myths about their gods to
strike fear in their enemies
explain events in the natural world
justify their type of government
undermine the Persian religion
Which accomplishment is associated with Alexander the Great?
The spread of Greek culture throughout the empire
The introduction of Christianity to the Near East
The defeat of the Chinese army in Asia
The destruction of the Athenian navy in battle
Which ancient civilization is best described by this list?
believed in many gods
had a democratic form of government
held legal trials with juries made up of ordinary citizens
Egypt
Rome
China
Greece
Which statement best explains how Rome’s proximity to the Tiber River delta contributed to its prosperity?
Rome was close enough to use the river to import grain from nearby civilizations, but far enough away to avoid damage from routine flooding.
Rome was close enough to use the river to irrigate fields, but too far to use it as a reliable source of travel.
Rome was close enough to use the river for access to the sea, but too far to use the river for agricultural purposes.
Rome was close enough to use the river for agriculture and trade, but far enough away to be protected from foreign invasion.
Access to the Mediterranean made what easy for Romans?
fishing
iron working
trade
swimming
The Roman ideals of justice were reflected in
the Twelve Tables
the Pax Romana
the census
the tributum
In Rome, the greatest amount of political power was exercised by
the plebeians
the patricians
military commanders
middle-class merchants
Which of the following is one way in which the Twelve Tables and Justinian’s Code were similar?
They both provided a standardized system of laws
They both set up a system for achieving social equality
They both allowed for people to pursue their own religion
They both called for a right to a public education
Which is a way the Roman Republic and the US government are similar?
Powers were divided among government bodies.
Each government body had judicial responsibilities.
Membership in government bodies was determined by birth.
Military actions had to be approved by each government body.
In the ancient Roman Republic, two officials called “consuls” made up the executivebranch of government. Each consul had power to reject an action of the other consul.Consuls served one-year terms.This information explains how Romans
created laws.
elected officials.
limited the power of leaders.
established rules for campaigns.
The end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire is thought to have occurred in about 44 B.C. after the death of which of these rulers?
Marcus Antonius
Julius Caesar
Marc Antony
Caesar Augustus
Julius Caesar’s enemies assassinated him because
they feared he planned to make himself king of Rome/dictator for life.
they were angry with him for his military failures in Gaul.
they were opposed to his expansion into other lands.
they were fearful when he refused to disband his army.
After defeating his enemies, Octavian became
the first Roman emperor
a Christian
a respected member of the Senate
a powerful general
The aqueduct and the Colosseum are examples of great Roman
works of art
architecture/engineering
economic systems
legal actions
Belief in monotheism, Jesus Christ
These statements describe characteristics of the early
Buddhists
Hindus
Christians
Muslims
Whose actions led to the acceptance of Christianity all over the Roman Empire?
Augustus
Julius Ceasar
Constantine
King John
Which cause contributed to the collapse of both the Han dynasty in China and ancient Rome?
Territory became too large to govern effectively
Citizens suffered from poor internal transportation systems.
Cities were vulnerable to invasion by sea.
Economies suffered due to lack of a common currency.
Which statement BEST explains the cause of the fall of Rome during the 5th century A.D.?
Crop famines forced many Romans to abandon the city.
Repeated invasions by Germanic tribes weakened Roman society.
Commercial interests lured many of Rome’s merchants to Carthage.
Rome’s republic was replaced by an authoritarian dictator.
Justinian issues a new code of laws.• Greek culture is preserved.• A split develops in Christianity between the Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians.Which empire is most closely associated with these statements?
British
Byzantine
Mughal
Persian
Use the following to answer the question below: The Justanian Code & the Haggia Sophia
Mesopotamian city-states
Pax Romana
Tang Dynasty
Byzantine Empire
