10th Fall Exam #2

What was the primary purpose of the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta?

• To promote democracy and trade

• To protect against foreign invasion and prevent tyranny and democracy

• To expand the territory of Sparta

• To establish a common currency among Greek city-states

What was the role of an archon in ancient Athens?

• Chief magistrate of the Athenian council of nobles

• Leader of the Spartan army

• Advisor to the Roman Senate

• Governor of the Egyptian provinces

What was the Delian League?

• A trade agreement between Greek city-states

• A cultural exchange program in ancient Greece

• A defensive alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens against the Persians

• A political party in ancient Athens

What was the Peloponnesian War?

• A Greek civil war between Athens and her allies and Sparta and her allies

• A war between Rome and Carthage

• A conflict between Egypt and Persia

• A battle between Macedonia and Thrace

What does the term "Hellenistic" refer to?

• Similar to Roman culture

• Similar to Greek culture

• Similar to Egyptian culture

• Similar to Persian culture

What is the formal study of human thought and culture called?

• Sociology

• Humanities

• Psychology

• Anthropology

Who are philosophers?

• People who create art

• Men who sought the answers to the basic questions of life through human reasoning

• Scientists who study the natural world

• Individuals who write poetry

What does the term "anarchy" refer to?

• A well-organized government

• The breakdown of government and order

• A peaceful society

• A strong military presence

What is a syllogism?

• A three-step logical process of thinking

• A two-step mathematical equation

• A four-step scientific method

• A five-step problem-solving technique

What is the Parthenon known for?

• A famous library in ancient Rome

• A spectacular temple in ancient Athens

• A renowned marketplace in ancient Egypt

• A famous theater in ancient Greece