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Classical
First
Unit TestCivilizations
Rome/Greece
1______A major impact of Ancient Greece and Rome on Western Civilization was that
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2.
3.
4.
the Greeks and Romans succeeded in achieving a classless society, which was later copied in Western Europe
Greek sculpture and Roman architecture were much admired and copied in the 18th and 19th centuries
Greece and Rome transmitted Islamic philosophy to the areas they conquered
Greek and Latin are still widely spoken in universities throughout the West
2____An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
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2.
3.
4.
a renewed interest in education and the arts
a period of disorder and weak central government
an increase in trade and manufacturing
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
3.____Buildings such as the Gothic cathedrals in western Europe and the Parthenon in ancient Greece, reflect each
society’s
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2.
3.
4.
imperialist attitudes
cultural values
belief in democracy
rigid social class structure
4.____ In comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on
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2.
3.
4.
education
military service
family order
human rights
5._____ Olympic games, the poems of Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which ancient
civilization?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Egyptian
Greek
Roman
Phoenician
6.____ The Ancient Athenians are credited with
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2.
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4.
inventing and using the wheel
eliminating slavery
establishing governments that had democratic elements
inventing the printing press
7._____ Both the Ancient Romans and the Ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of
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2.
3.
4.
cultural diffusion
materialism
imperialism
ethnocentrism
8._____ A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the
1.
2.
3.
4.
concept of government by laws
belief that political power should be controlled by the military
establishment of agricultural communes
rejection of the concept of slavery
9.______ Which ancient civilization established the basis of western democracy?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Phoenician
Egyptian
Sumerian
Greek
10._____ The political system of the Ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
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2.
3.
4.
a strong central government
rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
universal suffrage in national elections
a strict adherence to constitutional principles
11._____ Important long-term contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the
area of
1.
2.
3.
4.
military technology
religious doctrine
economic policy and planning
government and law
12._____ The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta
1.
2.
3.
4.
was primarily concerned with the health of their people
was a powerful military state
granted universal suffrage to their people
placed great emphasis on literature and the arts
13._____ An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
1.
2.
3.
4.
a renewed interest in education and the arts
a period of disorder and weak central government
an increase in trade and manufacturing
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
14.______ A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
1.
2.
3.
4.
gunpowder
the principles of revolutionary socialism
monotheism
an effective legal system
15.______ Which society practiced direct democracy?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ancient Athens
Dynastic China
Gupta Empire
Rome
16.______ One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development
of
1.
2.
3.
4.
Greece and Rome were often at War
The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in small city states
Extensive trade with Persians
Belief in one God.
(I swear if anyone gets these next three questions wrong, I will literally end you)
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2.
3.
4.
Isolation
Cultural diffusion
Armed conflict
Urbanization
18._____ Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown in the illustration?
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2.
3.
4.
Charlemagne
Mansa Musa
Alexander the Great
Suleiman the Magnificent
19.______ Alexander the Great’s Conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt and Persia led to the
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2.
3.
4.
Spread of Hellenistic culture
Adoption of a feudal system
Establishment of representative democracy
Spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
20. _______ Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
I._______________________________________________
A. Established a direct but limited democracy
B. Stressed the importance of the individual
C. Considered the political ideas of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
D. Encouraged all citizens to participate in government
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2.
3.
4.
Political Developments of the City-States of Athens
Effects of the Roman Empire on Economic Development
Influence of Belief Systems on Byzantine Society
Achievements of the Age of Enlightenment
21. ______ Which statement about Greek Civilization is an OPINION rather than fact?
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2.
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4.
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
Socrates, Plato and Aristole were Greek Philosophers
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote
22. _______What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?
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2.
3.
4.
Greece and Rome were often at war
The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements
Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control
The Greek people had many different languages and religions
23.________ What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
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2.
3.
4.
The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city states
A lack of natural seaports limited communications
An inland location hindered trade and colonization
The printing press
24.__________ The Ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
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2.
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4.
economics
poetry
drama
law
25.________ Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy?
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2.
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4.
rigid social classes
emphasis on individualism
religious uniformity
mass education
26.________ Important long-term contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of
1.
2.
3.
4.
military technology
religious doctrine
economic policy and planning
government and law
Matching:
A. Pax Romana
B. Barbarian
C. Constantine
D. Republic
E. Twelve Tables
F. Code of Justinian
G. Punic Wars
H. 476 A.D.
I. Patricians
J. Plebeians
______ He was an important Roman
emperor. He converted to
Christianity.
______ Citizens elect
representatives. It lasted in Rome
from 509 to 27 B.C.
______ It was the written law of
Rome. It included concepts like
innocent until proven guilty.
______ It was a golden age in the
Roman Empire. It was a time of
peace, prosperity, and achievements.
______ It marks the fall of Rome.
High taxes, invasions, and corrupt
rulers were factors.
______ They were the wealthy
landowners of Rome. They served in
the Senate.
_______ It was an ethnocentric term.
It referred to a person outside of the
Roman Empire (member of a
Germanic tribe).
_______ These wars between Rome
and Carthage led to Rome’s rise to
power as an empire builder.
_______ They were the working
people of the Roman Empire. They
wanted political rights.
_______ After the fall of Rome, a
Byzantine emperor collected and
organized all Roman laws into a
code.
Short Essay Question:
In two paragraphs describe Athens and describe Sparta in the space below: