10.1.3 - Ancient Western Civilization

Using the map, the terrain of Greece could BEST be described as—

• grassy plains.

• mountainous.

• a desert.

• a marshy delta.

Which body of water contributed MOST to the spread of ancient Greek culture?

• Sea of Marmara

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

Citizens of Athens could ________ on issues or new laws.

• direct democracy

• vote directly

• oligarchy

• tyranny

The city-state of Athens is known for its use of . . .

• direct democracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

An oligarchy is where the rulers . . .

• vote directly for the people.

• are a wealthy group of influential individuals.

• are only one person who rules.

• are dictators.

In Sparta, the people were ruled by an . . .

• democracy

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

What evidence shows the Greeks were polytheistic?

• They worshiped elements of nature

• They had a spiritual force similar to Christians

• They worshiped a family of gods and goddesses

• They worshiped a single god who controlled nature

Which civilization would BEST complete this chart?

• Persia

• India

• Greece

• Rome

Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between the Pax Romana and Christianity?

• Christianity caused the Pax Romana

• The Pax Romana helped Christianity spread

• Christianity made the Pax Romana disappear

• Christianity and the Pax Romana did not exist at the same time

What aspect of Greek civilization is represented in this architecture?

• It shows Classical Greek ideals of balance and proportion

• It was built into the mountain-side as a fortress

• It shows how the Greeks imitated nature in their architecture

• It showed the unorganized building of the Greeks