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WorksheetsSSMEYA WH Unit 3 PART 1 ONLY Western Classical Civilizations
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is philosophy?
The study of ancient texts
The love of wisdom
The practice of art
The science of numbers
How might philosophers affect government?
By creating laws
By influencing political thought
By leading armies
By building infrastructure
Who were the three major Greek philosophers?
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
Homer, Hesiod, Pindar
Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon
Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides
What is one of the building projects from Classical Greece?
The Colosseum
The Parthenon
The Great Wall
The Hagia Sophia
Why would modern-day builders still use some of these architectural features?
For aesthetic appeal
For historical accuracy
For structural integrity
For religious purposes
Why did the Hellenistic Empire succeed in uniting Greece into an empire?
Through military conquest
Through cultural assimilation
Through economic sanctions
Through religious conversion
Why do you think Alexander the Great would encourage blending cultures together instead of demanding everyone become Greek?
To create peace and a unified empire
To increase military strength
To reduce economic costs
To simplify governance
What major ideas in math, science, and engineering were developed through Greek intellects?
Algebra and calculus
Geometry and physics
Chemistry and biology
Astronomy and geology
Which major trade routes connected Classical civilizations?
The Silk Road, The Indian Ocean and The Mediterranean Sea
The Trans-Saharan Route and Pacific Ocean
The Amber Road
The Spice Route
BONUS QUESTION(TEST TAKING SKILLS) Why might Rome choose to use a republic as a form of government?
To centralize power
To allow citizen participation with elected representatives
To increase military control
To promote religious unity
