Summative Test Grade 8

What is the term for the hot and dry climate of Greece with a short rainy season in winter?

• Tropical

• Continental

• Mediterranean

• Arctic

What is the well-known name of the center of Minoan civilization?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Crete

• Mycenae

Which of the following is the most recognized contribution of Mycenaean civilization to Greek culture?

• Linear A script

• Palatial architecture

• Linear B script

• Minotaur legend

Which of the following aspects of Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations demonstrates their high level of knowledge in science and technology?

• Their writing system

• Their palatial structures

• Their advanced plumbing systems

• Their fresco paintings

What is the term for the palaces of the Mycenaeans that served as centers of government and trade?

• Acropolis

• Palaestra

• Megaron

• Parthenon

What is the term for the education system in Sparta?

• Academy

• Lyceum

• Agoge

• Gymnasium

Who had the right to vote in Athens?

• All citizens

• Only male citizens

• Only wealthy citizens

• Both male and female citizens

What is the main characteristic of Hellenistic Civilization?

• Fusion of Greek and Eastern cultures

• Separation of Greek and Eastern cultures

• Emergence of a new religion

• Return to traditional Greek customs

What was the effect of Hellenistic Civilization on art?

• Focus only on religious art

• Return to formalistic styles of the Classical period

• Rejection of any form of art

• Emphasis on realism and emotion

What is the main river that flows through ancient Rome?

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Tiber River

• Danube River