Ancient Greece and Rome Test Review

Based on the map, what was one of the solutions to the Ancient Greeks’ lack of resources and space?

• to create alliances with other regions of Europe and Australia

• to form an empire including parts of Italy and Asia Minor

Which of these describes the early pattern of trade developed by the ancient Greeks?

• Ships sailed around Europe to the North Sea.

• Ships sailed to colonies across the Atlantic Ocean.

• Ships sailed along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

• Ships sailed across the Pacific Ocean to allied countries.

C. to conquer much of Syria and Egypt D. to colonize along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

• to conquer much of Syria and Egypt

• to colonize along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

This map shows Ancient Greece. Which statement describes the effect of the terrain on the city-states of Ancient Greece?

• The geography caused the city-states to be isolated and independent.

• The geography gave the city-states similar economic and political interests.

• The geography led to peaceful trade and cooperation among the city-states.

• The geography kept the city-states from any trade with each other.

Which statement best describes the differences in the cultures and goals of people living in ancient Athens and ancient Sparta?

• A. Athenians created a strong military-based oligarchy, while Spartans developed the first direct democracy.

• B. Spartans worked to develop technologies, while Athenians destroyed religious buildings of those they conquered.

• C. Athenians focused on education and art, while Spartans were focused on becoming powerful warriors.

• D. Spartans spent time working to cure diseases, while Athenians discovered many new lands.

Which statement about Athens and Sparta is true?

• A. Athenian society focused on military power.

• B. Spartan women enjoyed more equality than Athenian women.

• C. Spartan society focused on artistic expression.

• D. Athenian men were more militaristic than Spartan men.

Which type of government was found in the Greek city-state of Athens?

• a democracy where the ultimate power rested with Athens' citizens

• a monarchy where supreme power was inherited by a single person

• an oligarchy where all power was given to a few people

• a dictatorship where a single person held absolute power

What happened during the Greek Golden Age?

• There was a decline in the importance of art.

• There were many artistic and scientific achievements.

• There was less emphasis on the importance of citizenship.

• There was a large drop in trade among the city states.

The cities founded by Alexander the Great in conquered areas were called Hellenistic. These cities combined their native cultures with the culture of which other nation?

• China

• Egypt

• Greece

• India

These are images of two Ancient Greek artifacts. These images show that the Ancient Greeks had great accomplishments in which areas?

• architecture and theater

• medicine and astronomy

• monotheism and metalworking

• science and civics