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SSMEYA WH Unit 3 PART 1 ONLY Western Classical Civilizations

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is philosophy?

a)

The study of ancient texts

b)

The love of wisdom

c)

The practice of art

d)

The science of numbers

2.

How might philosophers affect government?

a)

By creating laws

b)

By influencing political thought

c)

By leading armies

d)

By building infrastructure

3.

Who were the three major Greek philosophers?

a)

Socrates, Plato, Aristotle

b)

Homer, Hesiod, Pindar

c)

Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon

d)

Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides

4.

What is one of the building projects from Classical Greece?

a)

The Colosseum

b)

The Parthenon

c)

The Great Wall

d)

The Hagia Sophia

5.

Why would modern-day builders still use some of these architectural features?

a)

For aesthetic appeal

b)

For historical accuracy

c)

For structural integrity

d)

For religious purposes

6.

Why did the Hellenistic Empire succeed in uniting Greece into an empire?

a)

Through military conquest

b)

Through cultural assimilation

c)

Through economic sanctions

d)

Through religious conversion

7.

Why do you think Alexander the Great would encourage blending cultures together instead of demanding everyone become Greek?

a)

To create peace and a unified empire

b)

To increase military strength

c)

To reduce economic costs

d)

To simplify governance

8.

What major ideas in math, science, and engineering were developed through Greek intellects?

a)

Algebra and calculus

b)

Geometry and physics

c)

Chemistry and biology

d)

Astronomy and geology

9.

Which major trade routes connected Classical civilizations?

a)

The Silk Road, The Indian Ocean and The Mediterranean Sea

b)

The Trans-Saharan Route and Pacific Ocean

c)

The Amber Road

d)

The Spice Route

10.

BONUS QUESTION(TEST TAKING SKILLS) Why might Rome choose to use a republic as a form of government?

a)

To centralize power

b)

To allow citizen participation with elected representatives

c)

To increase military control

d)

To promote religious unity