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WorksheetsWestern Civilizations Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 15mins
Zoroastrianism is the major monotheistic religion of the Persian Empire
What is their major concepts, similar to Christianity?
Good and evil, moral choice, afterlife judgment.
Enlightenment & karma
Fidel Piety
Who was the 1st ruler of the Persian empire 559-530BCE, known for his tolerant rule, and the Cyrus Cylinder, an artifact that outlined his policies of religious freedom and protection for minorities?
Julius Caesar
Barbarians
How was Alexander the Great like Cyrus the Great?
Conquered neighboring empires and military prowess
Both great philosophers
Peaceful diplomacy.
Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle laid the foundations for Western philosophy, ethics, and science?
Philosophers
Emperors
Dictators
Why type of geography did Ancient Greece have, that isolated the city-states into different cultures?
If you speak Greek, worship Athena, Zeus, and Hades, and then are an expert in medicine & geometry,
... what culture are you?
Spread by Alexander the Great...
The Roman togas were made out of wool and silk. What does this show you about long distance trade between China and Western Civilizations?
Many merchants traveled the distance of the Silk Road
Trade routes were wary
Large boats are cool
How is the Greek city-state of Athens like the Gupta Empire?
Both were centers of art and intellectual achievements.
What is one of the first codified texts of Roman law to be written down. The laws outlined basic property laws as well as laws, "innocent until guilty"?
Served as a basis for much of the legal systems in Europe and the Western Hemisphere.
Caste System
What group planned on assassinating Julius Caesar and why?
The Broncos, to restore the Republic's traditional values.
What a representative form of government such as seen in Rome and the United States. Elected officials represent the people in the government?
A democratic republic.
An monarchy.
A dictatorship
Match the Ancient Civilization
Known for direct democracy, philosophers like Socrates and Plato, and achievements in art, drama, and architecture. Religion was polytheistic. (Athens & Sparta)
Ancient Greece
Leaders included Julius Caesar and Augustus. Maintained order with Twelve Tables, built roads and aqueducts, and transitioned from polytheism to Christianity across the empire
Ancient Rome
Led by Cyrus the Great
Maintained order with satraps and the Royal Road.
Practiced religious tolerance and Zoroastrianism
Persian Empire
Categorize the city-states of Athens & Sparta's cultural differences
Focused on education, arts, and philosophy
Developed the concept of direct democracy (only for free men)
Emphasized the importance of theater and drama
Focused on military training and discipline
Had a strong land army
Women had more freedom and could own property
What does this Roman structure tell you about the architecture, engineering, and the materials?
What was the point of the Colosseum/Coliseum?
In 3 Sentences
What empire is this social structure from; that mentions consuls?
Bronco Empire
Which Roman technology allowed soldiers, merchants and traders to travel more quickly through the empire?
paved roads
"The Roman Empire fell because of weak leadership, corruption, and constant invasions by groups like the Goths. Economic troubles, overexpansion, and Germanic uprising also caused the empire to collapse".
What caused the fall of the Roman Empire?
Invasions by (Germanic Goth) Barbarian Tribes
