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Ancient Greece
Test Description: 9th Grade Material
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1) Which geographic feature most directly influenced the development of Greek city-states?
A
vast plains
B
monsoons
C
mountainous terrain
D
deserts
2) One way in which The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Odyssey are similar is that they are
A
paintings that depict heroes and cultural values
B
sets of written legal principals that spell out citizens' rights
C
works of literature that give historians information about early civilizations
D
stories that are tied to monotheistic religious beliefs
3) Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
A
rulers of the Roman Republic
B
religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation
C
philosophers of ancient Greece
D
artists of the Italian Renaissance
4) The Age of Pericles in Athens, the Gupta Empire in India, and the Tang dynasty in China all experienced a golden age with
A
the furthest expansion of their borders
B
outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences
C
the end of foreign domination
D
advancements in the principles of democratic governments
5) In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on
A
human rights
B
military service
C
family order
D
education
6) The Phoenicians are often referred to as the “carriers of civilization” because they
A
introduced Islam and Christianity to Central Africa
B
established colonies throughout northern Europe
C
traded goods and spread ideas throughout the Mediterranean region
D
developed the first carts with wheels
7) Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?
A
“The government and society in Sparta are so strict. The people have little voice in government.”
B
“I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens.”
C
This society allows for more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in Athens.”
D
“I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God.”
8) Which statement about Greek civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?
A
Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta
B
Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote.
C
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were Greek philosophers.
D
Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers.
9) Olympic games, the poems of Homer, and Hellenistic culture are associated with which ancient civilization?
A
Phoenician
B
Roman
C
Egyptian
D
Greek
10) What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?
A
expansion of Hellenistic culture
B
formation of the Christian church
C
decreased importance of Silk Road
D
increased support of the Mayan leaders
11) Which statement about ancient Greece is an opinion rather than a fact?
A
Mountainous terrain was an obstacle to Greek political unity.
B
The Spartan culture placed an emphasis on military skills.
C
Athens granted voting rights to male citizens only.
D
Greek architecture was superior to Persian architecture.
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