WorksheetsGreece and Rome Practice Test (Patten)
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which society practiced direct democracy?
ancient Athens
dynastic China
Gupta Empire
early Egypt
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.
A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
Abundant natural resources encouraged self sufficiency.
Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?
The government and society in Sparta are so strict. The people have little voice in the government.
I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens.
This society allows for more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in Athens.
I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God.
Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration?
Charlemagne
Mansa Musa
Alexander the Great
Suleiman the Magnificent
Which concept is most closely related to the main idea of the illustration?
isolation
cultural diffusion
armed conflict
urbanization
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?
expansion of Hellenistic culture
formation of the Christian church
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
increased support of the Mayan leaders
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of
absolute monarchies
separate, independent city-states
extensive trade with the Persians
belief in one God
Olympic games, the poems of Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which ancient civilization?
Egyptian
Greek
Roman
Phoenician
In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on
education
military service
family order
human rights
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
All adult male citizens were eligible to vote.
All residents were given voting rights.
Women were allowed to vote in major elections.
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections.
Important long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of
military technology
religious doctrine
economic policy and planning
government and law
Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance?
A strong military led to national unity.
Written constitutions led to the establishment of democratic governments.
Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art.
Political instability led directly to the formation of unified nation-states.
"Let me say that our system of government does not copy the institutions of our neighbors. It is more the case of our being a model to others than of our imitating anyone else. Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands, not of a minority, but of the whole people." Which early society is most likely described in this quotation?
Spartan
Babylonian
Athenian
Egyptian
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
The mountainous topography resulted in the isolation of these city-states.
For over three centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
