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Section 1: Multiple Choice
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer in the blank on your answer sheet.
1. Who wrote down/received/accepted the 10 Commandments, according to the Hebrew Bible?
a) Moses
b) Abraham
c) Plato
d) Shi Huangdi
2. The best definition of democracy is:
a) A government where the people have the power.
b) A government where a few people make the decisions.
c) A government where there is a king and queen.
d) A government where one leader takes power and rules by force.
3. The best definition of an oligarchy is:
a) A government where all people vote on laws and share power equally
b) A government where a few people keep most of the power
c) A government where all citizens vote on laws and share power.
d) A government where one leader takes power and rules by force.
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4. A citizen is
a) Any person who lives in a country
b) Any person who lives in a city or town
c) Any person who has full rights and responsibilities in a society
d) A person who runs the government
5. While in Egypt, the Israelites were
a) Artisans
b) Merchants
c) Kings
d) Slaves
6. The map to the left shows
a) Abraham’s kingdom in Canaan
b) The route that Moses took in
leading the Israelites out of Egypt.
c) The routes of Phoenician traders.
d) The Empire of Hammurabi
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7. What is the best definition of a city-state?
a) A society in the ancient world
b) a city that is also a trading center
c) A place like Athens or Sparta
d) A city that has its own government.
8. The city-states in Greece were very isolated. This is due to the fact that
a) Greece had many island and mountains that made travel difficult.
b) Greece was located on the Mediterranean Sea, and people could travel easily and moved to
other places. Maritime travel was really easy in the Ancient world.
c) They were separated by deserts.
d) All of the above
9. Which of the following would be citizens in ancient Athens?
a) men
b) slaves
c) free men
d) all of the above
10. All of the following are true of Athens and Sparta EXCEPT
a) Sparta valued toughness and the military; Athens valued democracy and the arts
b) Sparta’s government was an oligarchy/monarchy; Athens’ government was a democracy
c) Sparta had slaves; Athens did not
d) In Sparta women could vote; in Athens women could not vote.
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11. Athenian democracy had two legislative bodies. Which of the following is the correct description
of those two legislative bodies?
a) The Assembly was made up of every citizen in the country; the Council was made up of 500
aristocrats.
b) The Assembly was made up of the first 6000 citizens; the Council was made up of 500
citizens selected by lottery.
c) The Assembly was made up of 500 citizens ; the Council was made up of every citizen in
the country.
d) The Assembly was made up of 500 citizens; the Council was made up of 500 citizens who
were selected by lottery.
12. According to the Hebrew Bible, who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
a) Muhammad
b) King David
c) Moses
d) Abraham
13. All of the following are true about women in Athens EXCEPT
a) their fathers chose their husbands
b) they were divided into two classes: slaves and wives of citizens
c) their main job was to be in the house and raise children
d) girls were taught the same things as boys
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14. The Athenian Assembly
a) was civic participation
b) was the same thing as democracy
c) was one of two legislative bodies in Athens
d) allowed in as many people as wanted to come
15. What is the name of the person who started democracy in Athens?
a) Athena
b) Zeus
c) Cleisthenes
d) Poseidon
16. If the leader of a country gets power by threatening to kill anyone who does not vote for him/her,
that country is a
a) democracy
b) tyranny
c) monarchy
d) oligarchy
17. What was the main principle of justice in the Code of Hammurabi?
a) trial by jury
b) legislative bodies
c) fairness and balance
d) an eye for an eye
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18. Which of the following best describes Hammurabi?
a) a god
b) a prophet
c) a ruler
d) a jury
19. Which of the following was NOT a city-state in Ancient Greece?
a) Mesopotamia
b) Athens
c) Sparta
d) Corinth
20. Which of the following best characterizes the difference between the Spartan and Athenian
economies?
a. The Spartan economy was a military government; the Athenian government was a
democracy.
b. The Athenian economy was a military government; the Spartan government was a
democracy
c. The Spartan economy was just; the Athenian economy was unjust.
d. The Athenian economy depended on trade; the Spartan economy relied on helots.
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21. King David and King Solomon were the leaders of which civilization?
a. Mesopotamia
b. Athens
c. Sparta
d. Israel
22. What was the Acropolis?
a. the center of Sparta
b. the center of Jerusalem
c. the center of Babylon
d. the center of Athens
23. Which of the following is the best definition of maritime trade?
a. trade that was done by land
b. trade that was done by sea
c. trade that was done by land and sea
d. trade that was done between Athens and Sparta
24. Which of the following was NOT a Spartan value?
a. not showing pain
b. being brave in battle
c. studying art and poetry
d. being sneaky in battle
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25. Which of the following best describes Plato?
a. a Spartan warrior
b. an Israelite leader
c. an Athenian philosopher
d. a Sumerian ruler
26. In which civilization did the Olympics start?
a. Greece
b. Mesopotamia
c. Egypt
d. Israel
27. Where was Greece mainly located?
a. in the Mediterranean Sea
b. on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
c. in the Atlantic Ocean
d. on the Nile River
28. What does the root “poly” mean?
a. one
b. god
c. belief
d. many
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29. What does the root “mono” mean?
a. one
b. god
c. belief
d. many
30. On which continent is Egypt located?
a. Africa
b. Asia
c. Europe
d. North America
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Section 2: Epic Essay Questions
Directions: Answer the following epic essay questions. You may use any space that you need to
brainstorm.
1. What are the biggest differences between Sparta and Athens?
Your short answer must:
Include a topic sentence that previews your main points
Include at least two main points
Use at least three true pieces of evidence about Ancient Athens
Use at least three true pieces of evidence about Ancient Sparta
Fully explain each piece of evidence with at least two sentences
Include a conclusion sentence that restates your points
Be at least fifteen sentences long
2. Was Hammurabi’s Code fair or unfair? Use any space you need to outline your answer.
Your short answer must:
Include a topic sentence that previews your main points
Use at least two true pieces of evidence.
Fully explain each piece of evidence with at least two sentences
Include a conclusion sentence that restates your points
Be at least fifteen sentences long
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