Ancient Greece and Rome

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If you wanted to visit Athens, where would you go? Options: Western Asia, by the Caspian Sea, Northern Europe, by the Baltic Sea, Southern Europe, by the Mediterranean, Western Europe, by the Atlantic Ocean

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Southern Europe, by the Mediterranean

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How were Ancient Greek city-states different from modern U.S. states?

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No central government united the Greek states.

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Why was the period between 460 and 429 B.C.E. called Athens's "Golden Age?"

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Art, science, and philosophy flourished during that time

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In the sentence "Pericles was a charismatic leader," what does "charismatic" mean?

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Having personal charm and appeal

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If you wanted to debate with an Athenian philosopher, where would you go? Options: The Parthenon, The Festival of Dionysus, The Temple of Athena, The agora

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The agora

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If you attended the Festival of Dionysus, what would you experience?

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Four days of Greek plays

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Which belief may have led to the creation of the Olympic Games? Options: All men are created equal, A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind, City-states should not fight wars against one another, Democracy is the greatest form of government

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A healthy body is as important as a healthy mind

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Which of these is an opinion about Athens? Options: Sophocles was among the most famous playwrights, Plays were an important part of Athenian culture, Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today, Many Ancient Greek plays have been lost over the past 2,500 years

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Ancient Athenian drama is boring when performed today

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Which phrase best describes Ancient Athens? a tourist attraction in South America, A cultural and artistic capital, The birthplace of economic trade, The capital of ancient rome

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A cultural and artistic capital

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How was Athenian democracy different from American democracy?

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Women could not participate in public life.