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WorksheetsWH 8 - 2nd Nine Weeks Exam
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 51mins
an independent city-state in ancient Greece
Polis
Acropolis
Agora
Oracle
a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon
acropolis
phalanx
tyrant
myth
Why did the Greeks create their own city-states instead of a united country during ancient history?
Greek communities had a large population that could not be controlled by one government.
Greek communities spoke different languages and had various religious beliefs.
Greek communities were isolated from each other due to the mountains and seas.
Greek communities were not aware that other groups of people lived in the area.
What were the powers of the god named Zeus in Greek mythology?
fire and craftsmen
sea and earthquakes
sky and thunder
war and bloodshed
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the role of women in Sparta?
Spartan women completed knitting, sewing, and other crafting projects.
Spartan women completed physical training and could own property.
Spartan women could be elected to serve on the council of elders.
Spartan women often worked in the fields as farmers and laborers.
Which city-state do these apply to: valued education and the arts, birthplace of democracy, traed widely over the water, and all citizens participated in the assembly?
Sparta
Mycennae
Athens
Ancient Greece
Which city-state do the following apply to: they had fierce warriors, a strong army, women were physically trained and could own property, their government was an oligarchy, and the boys went into the military at the age of 7.
Sparta
Mycennae
Athens
Ancient Greece
The Mycenaeans and Minoans both lived on the island of...
Madagascar
Crete
Sri Lanka
They didn't live on an island
What were two regions conquered by Alexander the Great?
Egypt and Persia
China and Egypt
Persia and China
Macedonia and Germany
Why was the city of Alexandria in Egypt important?
It was the center of Hellenistic culture and the center of trade in the Mediterranean area
As a military power, Alexandria was second only to Sparta
The Greeks destroyed all of Egyptian culture
It was the military headquarters for the Macedonian Army
What type of drama is when the main character struggles to overcome something and cannot?
comedy
tradegy
mystery
horror
Which philosopher taught by asking questions?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Who taught about reason and self control?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
The fact that the Greeks were able to determine the size of the Earth and that the Sun was bigger than Earth shows us:
The Greeks had a telescope
The Greeks had an advanced understanding of mathematics
The gods spoke to the Greeks and enlightened them
None of the above
A series of wars fought between Rome and Carthage for control of the Mediterranean
Punic Wars
World War 1
World War 2
Pax Romana
A Roman general who ended the Roman Republic when he seized power and became dictator for life.
Casar Augustus
Marc Anthony
Hercules
Julius Caesar
A pipe or raised channel built to carry water over a long distance
Aqueduct
River
Stream
Sewer
Twin brothers who supposedly founded Rome
Beavis and Buthead
Romulus and Remis
Mo and Ron
Caesear and Romulus
organized groups of soldiers
legion
army
royal army
centuries
powerful and wealthy nobles
plebeains
romans
patricians
slaves
What is a type of government in which the people elect the leaders?
democracy
republic
dictatorship
legion
What are the mountains in the north of Italy called?
Alps
Rocky Mountains
Appalachain Mountains
Himalayas
The Romans took the Greek gods and gave them new names with attributes to meet their own needs.
True
False
Why are some languages today called Romance languages?
They were founded by Roman conquerors.
They developed from Latin.
They are useful for speeches.
They remind us of Ovid’s romantic love poems.
The Colosseum...
held fights
held chariot races
was were emperor Nero died
was a prison
Circus Maximus
held chariot races
held fights
people carried horses
Carl's house
What was the primary function of gladiators in ancient Rome?
To serve as soldiers in the Roman army
To entertain the public by participating in fights
To govern the city of Rome
To build monuments and structures
Who is considered the first Roman emperor?
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Marc Antony
Constantine
