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UNIT 2 TEST GREECE AND ROME
Match the Person or Group to the best description
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mycenaeans
Minoans
Xerxes
Leonidas
E. Augustus Caesar
F. Socrates
G. Aristotle
H. Athenians
I. Spartans
J. Julius Caesar
K. The Apostle Paul
L. Romulus and Remus
1. Leader of the Persian Empire during the final Persian War
2. Leader of the Spartans at the battle of Thermopylae
3. First Emperor of the Roman Empire
4. The first settlers of the Balkan Peninsula area. They preceded the Greeks.
5. Greeks who lived in a city-state that was open to outsiders and focused on learning, arts, and sciences
6. Greeks who lived in a city-state that focused on military and military training
7. Jewish man who became a leader of Christianity. He wrote many letters that became books of the Christian Bible
8. The legendary founders of the city of Rome
9. Early philosopher who taught students through a series of questions
10. Island civilization that influenced Greek culture with its mythology, storytelling, and arts
11. Philosopher who tutored Alexander the Great
12. Was named Rome’s “Dictator for Life”, effectively ending the days of the Roman Republic
Multiple Choice
13. During the years of the Roman Empire, how did Christianity change?
a.
b.
c.
d.
It declined from a major Middle Eastern religion to a secretive European one
It moved from a strong church in Rome to a stronger church in Constantinople
It changed its emphasis to converting followers outside of the Empire
It grew from a persecuted new religion to the official religion of the empire
14. Which of the following was true of both Athens and Sparta?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Both studied the arts and sciences of outsiders
Both were defeated and destroyed by the Persians
Both were seen as leaders by other Greek city-states
Both stressed maximum freedom for the individual accomplishment
15. The Spartan polis’ aim was producing
a.
b.
c.
d.
Successful merchants
Wise lawgivers
Creative artists
Brave soldiers
16. Alexander’s empire
a.
b.
c.
d.
Extended throughout the entire Indian subcontinent
Blended Greek, Persian, and Egyptian cultures
Remained stable for ten centuries after his death
ended slavery among the Greeks
17. All of the following served to spread Christianity except
a.
b.
c.
d.
Roman Roads
The missionary writing efforts of Paul
Border wars with barbarians
Its appeal to the poor
18. The Spartan fighting at Thermopylae did which of the following
a.
b.
c.
d.
Slowed the Persian army’s advance into Greece
Killed Xerxes, the Persian emperor
Allowed time for the other Greek fighters to organize an army
Both A and C
19. In Athens, women
a.
b.
c.
d.
Were elected to the assembly
Could buy and sell property
Had no political and legal rights
Had more freedoms than Spartan women
20. Athens and the city-states that supported it formed the _________________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Peloponnesian League
Delian League
League of nations
20,000 League
21. All of the following are true of Greek geography EXCEPT
a.
b.
c.
d.
It encouraged trade by the sea
It contributed to the rise of independent city-states
It was very mountainous
It contributed to the production of large grain surpluses
22. The Peloponnesian War was won by
a.
b.
c.
d.
Rome
Athens
Alexander
Sparta
23 Which of the following was not one of the cultures which blended to form what we know as Hellenistic culture?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Greek
Roman
Persian
Egyptian
24. Spartan women
a.
b.
c.
d.
Had fewer rights than most Greek women
Were relatively independent when compared to most women of the time period
Fought in battle alongside their husbands
Were known for their facial hair
25. In the Roman Republic, a dictator
a.
b.
c.
d.
Served for a limited time and usually only in a time of crisis
Named Cincinnatus was a terrible example for all dictators to follow
Ruled for 4 years and was almost just like the US President in power and duties
Was a symbolic representation of Mars, the god of war, and was required to participate in gladiatorial combat
26. Socrates taught his students by __________________________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Giving extensive lectures about the complexities of life and the world around us
Questioning students so they would discover information about various subjects on their own
Meeting with several large classes each day and discussing how current events impacted Athens
Various PowerPoint and audiovisual techniques
27. According to Plato’s Republic, government should be run by the _______________________
a.
b.
c.
d.
Wealthiest
Most Intelligent
Strongest
Oldest and most experienced
28. All of the following were true of Alexander the Great EXCEPT _______________________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
He was a student of Aristotle
He was only 20 when he took power
He conquered the entire Persian empire
He was well loved by most Greeks when he first came to power
True/False
29. Socrates taught Plato, who taught Aristotle, who taught Alexander
30. The most important land battle during the Greek war with the Persians under Xerxes was the Battle of Thermopylae
31. Phillip II added his own innovations to Greek “phalanx” warfare, making the Macedonians an even more deadly fighting force.
32. Unlike the Minoans, the Mycenaeans were peace-loving traders.
33. In Ancient Rome, Plebeians were wealthy landowners. Patricians were commoners.
34. The Pax Romana helped the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
35. In the Peloponnesian War, Athens was able to defeat Sparta because of its superior Navy
36. The Roman Republic was stronger than the Empire because in the Republic one ruler was allowed to make all decisions
37. The first democratic government of the world was found in Greece.
38. Because Greece was located in such a large flat area of land, city-states were a necessary form of government
Use the Map to answer the following questions
39. The Roman Colosseum also known as _____________________.
a.
b.
The House of Pain
The Flavian Amphitheater
c. Caesar’s Palace
d. The Stadia Romana
40. Where did the upper class citizens sit in the Colosseum?
a.
b.
The upper level
The 3rd floor
c. The lower 2 tiers of seating
d. The Upper class usually did not attend Colosseum events
41. How many main entrances were there to the Colosseum?
a.
b.
Two
Four
c. Eight
d. Sixteen
42. Who sat in the top two tiers of seating?
a.
b.
Women plebes and slaves
The upper class citizens
c. The emperor and his guests
d. Poets and announcers
Which person would have most likely made the following statements?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Julius Caesar
Homer
Augustus Caesar
Xerxes
E. Leonidas
F. Socrates
G. Alexander
H. Jesus
_____ 43. Now that I have defeated all others, I can establish a tremendous Roman Empire. We will begin a period that will be
known as the Pax Romana in which Rome will dominate the world and spread our lifestyle to all mankind.
_____ 44. Those nasty Greeks. They are a small mosquito compared to my great Persian empire. But like a mosquito their mere
existence is a bother to me. Somehow they defeated the armies of my father at Marathon, but now I will create the largest army
known to man and we will crush them. I only hope we can make it through the lands of Greece and not get blocked into any narrow
mountain passes.
_____ 45. The Jewish leadership is very disappointing to me. They refuse to teach what God wants them to teach. Instead they
teach what THEY want to teach. I must change the way that they think. I know it will make the Sanhedrin mad and may even cause
the Romans to execute me, but the people must know the real desires and commands of God.
_____ 46. Today my students impressed me. I had a small group meet that had the answers to a very tough question. They were
studying the stars and were able to show me that the earth is not flat, but is actually round, and the entire universe rotates around
us. They were extremely happy to share the discovery with me…but they were not happy at all when I then asked them if the
rotation affected the temperature in any way. They walked away knowing they had a new lesson to learn.
_____ 47. Why should I not be the only ruler of Rome? I led great armies through Gaul and conquered new territories for our
people. When I returned to Rome, the consul members ran away because they were afraid of me. If I can intimidate the leaders of
Rome, have the allegiance of the army, and love of the people, I should be named dictator…in fact I should be named dictator for
life.
_____ 48. The Trojan army hid behind its great walls while the Spartans tried for 10 years to invade, but they were not capable.
Eventually the Spartans had a plan, created by the crafty Odysseus. They would build a large horse and hide in it. The Trojans,
thinking it was a gift, took in the wooden horse into the walls, the Spartans jumped out, and the war was over.
_____ 49. Life is a little scary right now. My father, the king was just assassinated and now I am the king at only 20 years old. People
look down on me because I am Macedonian, but that makes no sense. If Macedonians aren’t as good as the rest of the Greeks, then
why were we able to conquer them? I have a plan though. First I will crush and kill anyone who stands against me in Greece, and
then I will invade and defeat the Persians so that the rest of the Greeks will support me.
_____ 50. My Spartan people must stand strong now. All that stands between Greece and the Persian army is my small fighting
force. Yes, there are other Greeks here, but the main fighting force is my group of 300 Spartan soldiers. We will probably die here,
but our fight will go down in history forever.