1)We are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few. But while the law secures equal justice to all alike in their private disputes, the claim of excellence is also recognized; and when a citizen is in any way distinguished, he is [selected for] public service…as the reward of merit. Neither is poverty a bar, but a man may benefit his country whatever many be the obscurity of his condition”
-Funeral oration delivered by
Pericles during the Peloponnesian
War (431-404 BCE)
In this speech, Pericles is explaining---
a)How Athens was governed
b)The fact that in a republic the ordinary people are governed by only the wisest citizens
c)Why a monarchy is the best form of government
d)Why Sparta had won the Peloponnesian War
2)One aspect of the rule of King Hammurabi was shared by one of the following rulers. Hammurabi was to Babylon as---
a)Augustus Caesar was to Rome
b)Changdragupta was to India
c)Draco was to Greece
d)Emperor Wudi was to China
3)Homer was to epic poetry as:
a)Aristotle was to mathematics
b)Herodotus was to the writing of history
c)Phidias was to drama
d)Sophocles was to astronomy
4) Early groups of people that followed herds of animals in order to survive are known as:
A. monotheists
B. nomads
C. colonists
D. ziggurats
“If a seignior (noble) has knocked out the tooth of a seignior of his own rank, they shall knock out his tooth. But if he has knocked out a commoner’s tooth, he shall pay one-third mina of silver.” As civilization moved to agrarian based communities, religion became increasingly more focused on fertility.
5. This statement is probably true because the supporting evidence includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A. environmental gods were placated to ensure smooth flow of seasons
B. prayers and sacrifices to the deities protected crops from climatic disasters
C. villages maintained clay models of shrines as charms against the fury of nature
D. Pictures of successful hunts were kept as omens to guide future hunts
6. The Agricultural Revolution (Neolithic) had an impact on geography because:
A. it allowed people to stay in one place and build towns
B. it resulted in the movement of people into mountainous areas
C. it led to the decline of cities
D. it eliminated political boundaries
7. All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly, where they met to hold open discussions and cast
votes. This situation is an example of:
A. Direct democracy B. Totalitarianism C. Representative Democracy D. Absolutism
8. Which of the following statements is NOT true of the people of ancient Greece?
A. They established a monetary system B. They traded with other cultures by sea routes
C. They were the least advanced militarily D. They were polytheistic
9.The most important and lasting idea that the ancient Hebrews contributed to the world was:
polytheism. B. technological farming advances.
C. monotheism. D .development of elaborate cities.
10.Because of their region’s geography, the ancient Greeks:
a)unified into a large organized country.
b)divided into many rival city-states.
c)never developed into a world power.
d)failed to leave a lasting impact upon Western civilization.
11.Greek architecture has influenced the architecture of the world for more than two thousand years. Why were the majority of their famous buildings, including the Parthenon, built?
a)as temples for their gods
b)as places for the government
c)as prominent sporting buildings
d)as palaces for the wealthy
12.Citizens in Athens would agree with which of the following?
a)All people living in Athens should be able to vote and hold office.
b)Kings should have absolute power.
c)The government should be ruled by rich and well-born.
d)All male citizens should be able to vote and hold office.
13.The Persian and Peloponnesian wars proved that the famous Greek city-states of Sparta and Athens:
a)always were allies or fought on the same side in war.
b)always were adversaries or never fought on the same side in war.
c)sometimes fought with and sometimes against each other.
d)were not very interested in or effective in war.
13.Life in Athens during the reign of Pericles is generally described as the golden age of Athens. Why?
a)Athens took over and controlled most of the known world.
b)The Athenians abolished slavery.
c)Athens underwent an era of prosperity and unequalled accomplishment.
d)The Athenians explored the African continent and became extremely wealthy.
14. The Sumerians belief in a grim afterlife and their insignificance to their gods was influenced by which of the following?
A. Harsh climateC. Dramatic and often catastrophic Tigris and Euphrates floods
B. Repeated invasions D. A class of priests bent on human sacrifice
15. Hammurabi’s Code was significant for which of the following reasons?
-Funeral oration delivered by
Pericles during the Peloponnesian
War (431-404 BCE)
In this speech, Pericles is explaining---
a)How Athens was governed
b)The fact that in a republic the ordinary people are governed by only the wisest citizens
c)Why a monarchy is the best form of government
d)Why Sparta had won the Peloponnesian War
2)One aspect of the rule of King Hammurabi was shared by one of the following rulers. Hammurabi was to Babylon as---
a)Augustus Caesar was to Rome
b)Changdragupta was to India
c)Draco was to Greece
d)Emperor Wudi was to China
3)Homer was to epic poetry as:
a)Aristotle was to mathematics
b)Herodotus was to the writing of history
c)Phidias was to drama
d)Sophocles was to astronomy
4) Early groups of people that followed herds of animals in order to survive are known as:
A. monotheists
B. nomads
C. colonists
D. ziggurats
“If a seignior (noble) has knocked out the tooth of a seignior of his own rank, they shall knock out his tooth. But if he has knocked out a commoner’s tooth, he shall pay one-third mina of silver.” As civilization moved to agrarian based communities, religion became increasingly more focused on fertility.
5. This statement is probably true because the supporting evidence includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A. environmental gods were placated to ensure smooth flow of seasons
B. prayers and sacrifices to the deities protected crops from climatic disasters
C. villages maintained clay models of shrines as charms against the fury of nature
D. Pictures of successful hunts were kept as omens to guide future hunts
6. The Agricultural Revolution (Neolithic) had an impact on geography because:
A. it allowed people to stay in one place and build towns
B. it resulted in the movement of people into mountainous areas
C. it led to the decline of cities
D. it eliminated political boundaries
7. All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly, where they met to hold open discussions and cast
votes. This situation is an example of:
A. Direct democracy B. Totalitarianism C. Representative Democracy D. Absolutism
8. Which of the following statements is NOT true of the people of ancient Greece?
A. They established a monetary system B. They traded with other cultures by sea routes
C. They were the least advanced militarily D. They were polytheistic
9.The most important and lasting idea that the ancient Hebrews contributed to the world was:
polytheism. B. technological farming advances.
C. monotheism. D .development of elaborate cities.
10.Because of their region’s geography, the ancient Greeks:
a)unified into a large organized country.
b)divided into many rival city-states.
c)never developed into a world power.
d)failed to leave a lasting impact upon Western civilization.
11.Greek architecture has influenced the architecture of the world for more than two thousand years. Why were the majority of their famous buildings, including the Parthenon, built?
a)as temples for their gods
b)as places for the government
c)as prominent sporting buildings
d)as palaces for the wealthy
12.Citizens in Athens would agree with which of the following?
a)All people living in Athens should be able to vote and hold office.
b)Kings should have absolute power.
c)The government should be ruled by rich and well-born.
d)All male citizens should be able to vote and hold office.
13.The Persian and Peloponnesian wars proved that the famous Greek city-states of Sparta and Athens:
a)always were allies or fought on the same side in war.
b)always were adversaries or never fought on the same side in war.
c)sometimes fought with and sometimes against each other.
d)were not very interested in or effective in war.
13.Life in Athens during the reign of Pericles is generally described as the golden age of Athens. Why?
a)Athens took over and controlled most of the known world.
b)The Athenians abolished slavery.
c)Athens underwent an era of prosperity and unequalled accomplishment.
d)The Athenians explored the African continent and became extremely wealthy.
14. The Sumerians belief in a grim afterlife and their insignificance to their gods was influenced by which of the following?
A. Harsh climateC. Dramatic and often catastrophic Tigris and Euphrates floods
B. Repeated invasions D. A class of priests bent on human sacrifice
15. Hammurabi’s Code was significant for which of the following reasons?